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Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Sheila Ray Adult Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village

Bring the whole family for a fun photo opportunity with the Grinch, purchase hand-crafted items, and more.

Free

Hibernation Day

Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills

Learn about hibernation with the preserve staff.

Free

National (Tree) Cookie Day

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Stop in to make a tree cookie.

Free

Sensory Hour

Sensory Hour

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Join special activites for 0-5 year olds.

Free

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Yoga with Miss Kelly

Yoga with Miss Kelly

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Enjoy yoga for children at the museum during general admission.

Included in general admission

Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Pl., Berwyn

This three day event supports the Animal Care League.

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines

Metropolitan Square is home to Des Plaines' festivities including live performances, Santa's arrival, food trucks and photos with Santa.

World Cup Day Draw Party

Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont

Join other soccer fans for special pop-up programming at the bookstore.

Free

Christmas Walk

Downtown Oswego IL

This free, family-friendly event is filled with festive fun for all ages, with live choral performances, Santa’s reindeer, the annual tree lighting ceremony, and more.

Free

Hometown Holiday

North Park (Inverness) 300 N Highland Road, Inverness

Visit with Santa to kick off the holiday season.

Free

Disney Day

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

All things Disney, including games and crafts.

Free

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale

Celebrate the holiday season with merchants and stores in the downtown business district. A tree lighting at the memorial building grounds starts off this evening, followed by live music, a carousel, a trackless train, costumed characters, and giveaways.

Free

Holiday Stroll

Village of Elmwood Park 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Train rides, festive dancers, caroling and more. Photos with Santa near the CRC.

Free

Light Up The Park

Harrer Park and Harrer Pool 6250 Dempster Street, Morton Grove

Enjoy a tractor ride, snap a family photo, listen to live music performances, and take part in more seasonal fun.

Free

Snow Much Fun

Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont

Santa will be at the Gregg House, ready for visitors, during this winter experience that will also feature mule-drawn wagon rides, community-decorated trees, refreshments, games, and activities.

Free

Winter Wonderland

Grant Park Recreation Center 44 W Golfview Drive, Northlake

Free, festive holiday event hosted by the Veterans Park District.

Free
Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Romeoville Village Hall 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Celebrate the season with this 2-day event. Residents can register in advance for a photo with Santa. Limited space will be available day-of.

Free

A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem

Lifespring Church 14735 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield

Live nativity performances, petting zoo, and much more throughout this three-day event. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission.

$12

Visits with Santa

Bloomingdale Park District Museum 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale

Drop in for free photos with Santa.

Free

Christmas Walk

Downtown Geneva IL

Watch Santa's arrival at Geneva's annual Christmas celebration.

Free

Holiday Celebration in the Park

Darien Community Park 7100 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien

Head to Community Park for a festive celebration of the holiday season.

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville

Visit with Santa at free festivities in downtown Warrenville.

Free

Claus and Paws

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester

Bring Dogs and cats only to this Santa sighting.

Holiday Tree Lighting Extravaganza

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Kick off the holiday season at Carol Stream’s annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza.

Free

Luminaria

Streamwood Village Hall 301 E Irving Park Road, Streamwood

Kick off the holiday season at the 41st year of this annual event.

Free

Palatine Concert Band Holiday Concert

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine

Listen to festive tunes at this annual performance.

$3 – $10

Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Sheila Ray Adult Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village

Bring the whole family for a fun photo opportunity with the Grinch, purchase hand-crafted items, and more.

Free
Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Pl., Berwyn

This three day event supports the Animal Care League.

Free

A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem

Lifespring Church 14735 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield

Live nativity performances, petting zoo, and much more throughout this three-day event. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission.

$12

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Romeoville Village Hall 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Celebrate the season with this 2-day event. Residents can register in advance for a photo with Santa. Limited space will be available day-of.

Free

Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Pl., Berwyn

This three day event supports the Animal Care League.

Free

A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem

Lifespring Church 14735 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield

Live nativity performances, petting zoo, and much more throughout this three-day event. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission.

$12

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Yoga with Miss Kelly

Yoga with Miss Kelly

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Enjoy yoga for children at the museum during general admission.

Included in general admission

wonderworks_yogawithmisskelly
Yoga with Miss Kelly

Yoga with Miss Kelly

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Enjoy yoga for children at the museum during general admission.

Included in general admission

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