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Solstice Celebration

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Chase away the dark and cold with a blazing bonfire celebration at Isle a la Cache! Cozy up around the flames with hot cider while listening to the ancients’ stories of the loss and rebirth of the sun. Discover how they partied, feasted and honored their way through the season. Learn how...

Free

Jefferson Singers: Chorus Performance

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Talented singers from Jefferson Junior High will take the Woodridge Library by storm for a festive 30-minute performance. Join the chorus students for cookies and hot cocoa after the finale. No registration this year. General admission seating.

Free

Hot Chocolate Tasting

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Since the weather outside is frightful, but warm drinks are so delightful, we know just the place for you to go! We're hosting a hot chocolate tasting in partnership with Pilot Pete's Coffee. Mingle with the community as you sample different gourmet hot chocolates - all hand-crafted by Pilot Pete's. You can also enter a...

Free

Winter Around the World

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Come celebrate the holiday season with us and get cozy with a cup of hot cocoa. We will learn how winter holidays are observed all over the world, make a nice craft to take home, and have cute props to take lots of holiday pictures. Get ready for lots of holiday fun!

Free
Event Series NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, United States

Join us for this fun-filled, FREE family event! All neighborhood NCG locations will be participating and TICKETS ARE FREE! NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to one regular show each day of the festival, there will also be a Sensory Friendly show each day! December 8-10: The Grinch (2018) December 15-17: Elf December 18-24: The Polar...

Free
Event Series Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Candy Cane Hunt – FULL

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes, create a candy cane-inspired craft project, and enjoy story time before heading outdoors for the hunt. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will be held inside at the recreation center. In addition to the regular candy canes, there will be special candy canes that lead to an...

$10 – $15

Narwhal and Jelly Party

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Do you love the Narwhal and Jelly comics? Are waffles your super weakness? This is the party for you! We'll celebrate this super series with games, crafts, and more.

Free

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