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Pictures with Santa Paws

Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park Depot 318 E. Kenilworth, Villa Park

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Bring your fur baby for a picture perfect moment with Santa Paws. Each pet will get to meet Santa and take a picture with him. Santa will have a special treat for all those pets on the nice list. Photos will be emailed by December 8. Participants must sign up for a...

$10
Event Series Just For Kids Holiday Shop

Just For Kids Holiday Shop

Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Come and let your child do their one-stop holiday shopping with us. Children will be able to come in and shop with one of our holiday helpers. Gifts will range from $3 to $8 and will be wrapped and ready to go. For more information, contact Mike Pfeiffer at 847.850.2108 or mikep@bgparks.org

Sensory-Friendly ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is an evening in which guests with disabilities, sensitivities, autism, dementia, or chronic illness, as well as members of the Deaf community, can experience the zoo grounds, animal buildings, and holiday lights in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and...

$7

Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

This ticket is for the zoo’s a sensory-friendly visit option on Wednesday, December 6, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. All ticket sales support the zoo’s world-class animal care, global conservation, and innovative learning programs. During this special night, all blinking or moving lights will remain static or turned off, while the music...

$7
Event Series Free Pictures with Santa

Free Pictures with Santa

Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, Itasca, IL, United States

Santa will be at Usher Park Gazebo. Please bring your camera to capture this special moment. The Itasca Park District will collect toys for Toys for Tots and non-perishable goods for the Itasca Food Pantry.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland Walk

Winter Wonderland Walk

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United States

Two evenings filled with memories, magic, and wonder. Santa's arrival and tree lighting Visit with Santa Mrs. Claus Community tree displays Bonfire S'Mores Selfie stations Live reindeer The Grinch Bedtime stories Entertainment Scrooge Hot Chocolate Cookies & Popcorn   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree...

Free

Winterfest

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at the Village of North Riverside Tree Lighting Celebration. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, lights and Santa Claus! Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm Sharp!

Free

Tree Lighting Festival

Eisenhower Center Gym 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, IL, United States

Come make outdoor tree ornaments and bring your camera to take a photo with SANTA and special holiday friend! Enjoy a light dinner, hot beverages & cookies. Donate to our local food pantry. Bring one canned food item per child.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks...

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