We’ve made our list and checked it twice! Our list of things to do with kids this weekend is overflowing with family-friendly holiday fun across the west and northwest suburbs. From Santa sightings and live nativity experiences to candy cane hunts, dazzling light displays, cozy storytimes, ice skating with Santa, and festive live music, there’s no shortage of seasonal magic to enjoy. If you’re looking for something different, Megan’s list of Unique Holiday Events adds extra excitement to your weekend plans.
And with Sunday marking the first of the eight nights of Hanukkah, we’re sending warm wishes for a joyful and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate.
This weekend planner is sponsored by Music Theater Works. Their performance of ANNIE starts December 19!
Music Theater Works’ ANNIE
For more than a century, audiences around the world have been inspired by the story of ANNIE, the spunky, red-headed orphan whose unshakable optimism transforms everyone she meets, including billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, ANNIE shines with some of the most beloved songs in musical theatre history, such as “Tomorrow,” “NYC,” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.”
Tickets are now on sale for Music Theater Works’ ANNIE with guests 25 years old and younger available at half-price – perfect for the whole family. Playing for a limited time, December 19 – January 4 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Western Suburbs
Please check the details before you go to these events to ensure you know about registration requirements and additional info to maximize your family’s fun. While we do our best to keep the most up-to-date information in our calendar, last minute location or time changes do happen. Want to find “weekend events near me”? We have you covered!
Friday
Register for a spot at Gemini Gymnastics Academy’s Winter Wonderland Pop-Up or Jo’s Footwork Studio’s Pajama Party. There are still spots for the Oswego Holiday Express, too!
Winter Wonderland (Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park)
December 12, 2025 | 9:30am – 3:00pm
Included in general admission.
Book Walk in Children’s Garden (Santori Library, Aurora)
December 12, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest (NCG Cinemas, Yorkville)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
ARTstravaganza (Lisle Public Library, Lisle)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Fridays in the Field (Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Registration is required.
Sensory Playtime: Ice, Ice, Baby (Batavia Public Library, Batavia)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 10:45am
Register in advance.
Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Yoga with Miss Kelly (Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park)
December 12, 2025 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Included in general admission.
Winter Wonderland Pop-Up (Gemini Gymnastics Academy, La Grange)
December 12, 2025 | 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Register in advance.
Homeschool Hangout (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
December 12, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Live Holiday Caroling (JW Marriott Chicago, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Pokemon Party (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Pajama Party (Jo’s Footwork Studio, Western Springs)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:30pm
Register in advance for discounted admission.
Who-Ville Holiday Fun (Danada Square East, Wheaton)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Sensory Santa Experience (Warrenville Park District, Warrenville)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Registration is required.
The Nutcracker at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile (Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Cozy On Up Artisan Market (217 Harrison Street, Oak Park)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Oswego Holiday Express (South Point, Oswego)
December 12, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Registration is required.
Reindeer Games with Downers Grove South (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
December 12, 2025 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holiday Express (Blackberry Farm, Aurora)
December 12, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt (James S. Boan Woods, Bolingbrook)
December 12, 2025 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Registration is encouraged.
Holiday Pajama Extravaganza (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
December 12, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Holiday Community Performances (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
December 12, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa (Lilacia Park, Lombard)
December 12, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs (Millenium Park, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Winter Wonderland (York Center Park District, Lombard)
December 12, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday
It’s impossible to pick from all the holiday excitement on Saturday. Breakfast with Santa at the Glendale Lakes Golf Club, explore Wheaton Town Square’s Frosty Fest, and Sensory Friendly Cookies with Santa with ABC Therapy Clinics in Yorkville are just a small sample of all the fun our readers will find.
Breakfast with Santa (Glendale Lakes Golf Club, Glendale Heights)
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:30am
Donuts with Dads (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Winter Wonderland (Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 3:00pm
Included in general admission.
Polar Express T-Trak Model Railroad (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 4:00pm
Breakfast with Santa (Hodgkins Park District, Hodgkins)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Frosty Fest (Wheaton Town Square, Wheaton)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest (NCG Cinemas, Yorkville)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Handmade for the Holidays (Batavia Public Library, Batavia)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday Morning Cartoon Party (Lisle Public Library, Lisle)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Registration is required.
Frosty Family Fun (Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Winter Wonderland on the Bookmobile (Target, Bolingbrook)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Santas Craft Corner (Cosley Zoo, Wheaton)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Arthur Christmas Free Family Holiday Movie (Glen Art Theatre, Glen Ellyn)
December 13, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:00pm
Santa is Coming to Downtown Glen Ellyn (Glen Ellyn)
December 13, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
S’mores Party (Swallow Cliff Woods North, Palos Hills)
December 13, 2025 | 10:30am – 1:30pm
Hinsdale for the Holidays (Burlington Park, Hinsdale)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Holiday Art and Craft Market (Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Sensory Friendly Cookies with Santa (ABC Therapy Clinics, Yorkville)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Family Day | Shorelines (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Student Craft Sale (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Meet and Greet with Santa (Maggie Daley Park, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Chinese Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
December 13, 2025 | 11:30am – 12:00pm
Strolling Carolers (Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Pictures with Santa at Geneva Commons (Geneva)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Santa’s Workshop (Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center, Berwyn)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Pet Photos with Santa Paws (Pet Wants Naperville, Naperville)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Horsin’ Around Day: National Day of the Horse at Danada (Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Jolly Trolley (Downtown Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Santa’s House (Downtown St. Charles)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Create With Us : Holiday Party (Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Included with museum admission or memberships.
Winterfest (Prairie Path and Spring Road, Elmhurst)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Complimentary Visits with Santa (Downtown Downers Grove)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Santa at the Fire Museum (Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Holiday Community Performances (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Winter Fest (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
LEGO Club (Bolingbrook Historical Museum, Bolingbrook)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Oswego Holiday Express (South Point, Oswego)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration is required.
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent (Downtown Wheaton)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Posada Celebration (Aurora Public Library – West Branch, Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Holiday Express (Blackberry Farm, Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Craftapalooza: Holiday Edition (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register in advance.
Cozy On Up Artisan Market (217 Harrison Street, Oak Park)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Merry and Bright: A Victorian Christmas (Downers Grove Museum, Downers Grove)
December 13, 2025 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Pokemon Fun (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
December 13, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Winter Wonderment (Lisle Recreation Center, Lisle)
December 13, 2025 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Register in advance for discounted admission.
St. Lucia Celebration (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Christmas in the Commons (Village of New Lenox, New Lenox)
December 13, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Snow Much Fun Sleepunder (Gemini Gymnastics Academy, La Grange)
December 13, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Register in advance.
Winter Lights Walk (Willow Pond Park, Willowbrook)
December 13, 2025 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Live Nativity at Faith (Faith Lutheran Church, Aurora)
December 13, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa (Lilacia Park, Lombard)
December 13, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Winter Fireworks (Navy Pier, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday
Visitors will find festive fun at Wonder Works Children’s Museum’s Winter Wonderland in Oak Park, visit Jingle Bells and Fire Alarms at Aurora Regional Fire Museum, or join the excitement at a Hanukkah Celebration in Downtown Naperville.
Breakfast with Santa (St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Winter Wonderland (Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Included in general admission.
NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest (NCG Cinemas, Yorkville)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Living Nativity (St. Barbara Catholic Church, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Santa is Coming to Downtown Glen Ellyn (Glen Ellyn)
December 14, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Santa Paws is Coming to Town (Downtown Batavia)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Holiday Art and Craft Market (Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Jingle Bells and Fire Alarms (Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Meet and Greet with Santa (Maggie Daley Park, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Strolling Carolers (Downtown Downers Grove)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Holiday Community Performances (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Sundays with Santa (Batavia Boardwalk Shops, Batavia)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Grinchmas Party (Tap House Grill, Lemont)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cozy On Up Artisan Market (217 Harrison Street, Oak Park)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Santa’s House (Downtown St. Charles)
December 14, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Complimentary Visits with Santa (Downtown Downers Grove)
December 14, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Polar Express T-Trak Model Railroad (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst)
December 14, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Oswego Holiday Express (South Point, Oswego)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration is required.
All-Ages Barn Dance (Grace Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday Kids Club (Michaels (check your local store)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Holiday Express (Blackberry Farm, Aurora)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Winter Wonderland Craft Workshop (Santori Library, Aurora)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Live Nativity (The Compass Church, Naperville)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Merry and Bright: Holiday Choral Concert (Lisle High School, Lisle)
December 14, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Santa is coming to Trinity – Free Photos (Trinity Episcopal Church, Wheaton)
December 14, 2025 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Christmas in the Commons (Village of New Lenox, New Lenox)
December 14, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Santa Parade and Mobile Food Drive (La Grange Park)
December 14, 2025 | 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa (Lilacia Park, Lombard)
December 14, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Hanukkah Celebration (Downtown Naperville)
December 14, 2025 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Northwest Suburbs
We strive to answer the question “Where can I find weekend events near me?” Our team takes care to stock the calendar full of kid-friendly fun, but please keep in mind that last minute changes to events do happen. We recommend clicking through to the event details to double check if there has been a change in registration requirements and to get additional information before you go. Have fun!
Friday
Get into the holiday spirit at Live Holiday Caroling at the JW Marriott Chicago or Festival of Lights: Storytime and Crafts with Mrs. Claus at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum. It’s one of the last Free Admission for Illinois Residents at The Art Institute of Chicago, too!
Drop In Crafts (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
December 12, 2025 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents (Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Golden December at Volo Museum (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 12, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Scales-N-Tales Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
December 12, 2025 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
December 12, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Register in advance.
Live Holiday Caroling (JW Marriott Chicago, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Stories and Snacks (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
The Nutcracker at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile (Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Build and Watch: Ice Age (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
December 12, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration is required.
Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 12, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Tickets can be purchased in advance.
Festival of Lights: Storytime and Crafts with Mrs. Claus (Bloomingdale Park District Museum, Bloomingdale)
December 12, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Tabletop Games Social Hour (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
December 12, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs (Millenium Park, Chicago)
December 12, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Second Fridays: Nite Hawks (Barrington Area Library, Barrington)
December 12, 2025 | 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Register in advance.
Saturday
Arlington Heights Historical Museum’s Winter Frostival, the Holiday Event at Hanover Park Park District Community Center, or Des Plaines Public Library’s Holiday Hoopla will all get you in the holiday spirit.
LEGO Train Club Exhibit (Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights)
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:30pm
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents (Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Winter Frostival (Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Arlington Heights)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Golden December at Volo Museum (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Holiday Craft Fair & Book Sale (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Photos with Santa Paws (Bentley’s Pet Stuff Schaumburg, Schaumburg)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Family Day | Shorelines (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Meet and Greet with Santa (Maggie Daley Park, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Festival of Lights: Cindy Lou Who and Grinch Meet and Greet (Bloomingdale Park District Museum, Bloomingdale)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Holiday Hoopla (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Yappy Hour: Pet Photos with Santa (Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Hoffman Estates)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Family Gingerbread House (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
December 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Registration is required.
What’s On The Menu? (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
December 13, 2025 | 3:00pm – 3:30pm
St. Lucia Celebration (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 13, 2025 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Tickets can be purchased in advance.
Holiday Event (Hanover Park Park District Community Center, Hanover Park)
December 13, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration is required.
Winter Fireworks (Navy Pier, Chicago)
December 13, 2025 | 8:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday
Skate with Santa at the Triphahn Community Center in Hoffman Estates or enjoy Free Pictures with Santa at Usher Park in Itasca. If you’re looking for non-holiday fun, check out the LEGO Train Club Exhibit at Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
Breakfast with Santa (St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents (Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Hoffman Estates’ Makers Market (Barrington Square Mall Shopping Center, Hoffman Estates)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Golden December at Volo Museum (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Living Nativity (St. Barbara Catholic Church, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Skate with Santa (Triphahn Community Center, Hoffman Estates)
December 14, 2025 | 10:30am – 2:00pm
Register in advance for discounted admission.
Free Pictures with Santa (Usher Park, Itasca)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Meet and Greet with Santa (Maggie Daley Park, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
LEGO Train Club Exhibit (Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Live Reptile Meet and Greet Sunday (Volo Museum, Volo)
December 14, 2025 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Wee Wonders: Insects (Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland)
December 14, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Family Concert Series: Random Ringers Handbell Choir (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
December 14, 2025 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Register in advance.
Sunday Kids Club (Michaels (check your local store)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Concert: Dave Rudolf’s Completely Cracked Christmas (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Holiday All Requests Concert (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register in advance.
Holiday Ice Show and Skate with Santa (Edge Ice Arena, Bensenville)
December 14, 2025 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
What’s On The Menu? (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
December 14, 2025 | 3:00pm – 3:30pm
Want to look ahead to next week?
Check out all the family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and beyond on our events calendar. You can filter the calendar by day by clicking the date on top, so if you are looking for things to do on a specific day, it’s easy to find!
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