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Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while exploring our Library. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with your and other...
Aurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16. According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. The screener is meant for early detection of the following eye disorders but not...
Winter weather got you feeling blocked in? Then join us for our Block Party! Build with Big Blue Blocks, Soft Blocks, Lego Duplos, and more!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there is no better place to spend it than at NCG Cinemas! ❄️ Bring your friends and family to NCG Cinemas Holiday Film Festival ☃️ starting December 6th. Come see your holiday favorites back on the BIG screen for a limited time 🎟️ Tickets are FREE!...
Kids are invited to spend the morning with snacks and a movie. December 21: Inside Out 2 January 18: Despicable Me 4
Get into the holiday spirit with a free holiday film at Lake Theatre, horse-drawn carriage rides, a visit with Santa, and hot cocoa throughout the district! 9am – Free holiday film at Lake Theater 11am-2pm – Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides departing from Marion Street 11am-3pm – Stop by a participating business for a free...
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...
Join us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!
Come hang out at the library and play with toys, games, and more. It will be fun for the whole family!
A rhythmic endeavor around the world, salsa borrows a little from all and gives back to all. Get ready for a fun and educational dance journey throughout Latin America. TR From Cuba, to Puerto Rico, to Panama, to New York, Salsa borrows a little from all and gives back to all. Touching on historical and...
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Downtown Wheaton this holiday season, and they want to see you! This is the perfect time to take a picture with Santa and even check if you made the nice list this year. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...
Santa is coming to Hinsdale, and he’s ready to hear all your holiday wishes! Bring the whole family to Burlington Park for a magical visit with Santa—completely FREE! Dates & Times: Saturday, December 7 (as part of Hinsdale for the Holidays) Saturday, December 14 & December 21 (Hosted by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce) Time:...
Ho Ho Ho, Santa Claus is coming to town! Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Santa and share your holiday wish. Visit with Santa on Candy Cane Lane. Don't miss this new tradition while you shop & dine in Downtown Glen Ellyn. For information on more events like this, check out...
This holiday season, bring your family and friends to meet Santa at the Atrium! Enjoy a magical experience and create lasting memories with a free photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Free to attend. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...
Join the library and enjoy a newer released movie. B.Y.O.S. -Bring your own snacks! Times posted and movie ratings may vary.
Don't miss your chance to take your picture with the one and only Santa Claus and give him your list! Visitors can meet the North Pole's most famous resident for FREE at Santa's House. Santa's House will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm from November 30th - December 22nd. Visitors can...
Visit Santa in his gingerbread house at the corner of Main Street and Curtiss Street. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
Celebrate the shortest day of the year and unlock winter’s secrets.
The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact and fantasy.
Grab the family and have a library movie afternoon! Feel free to wear comfy clothes, bring a comfy blanket/pillow, and enjoy a showing of The Polar Express (2004, G). Everyone will get a jingle bell to bring home.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Let's make Chanukah extra special this year with a cozy crafting party. This family event will feature age-appropriate craft stations to create unique holiday keepsakes or gifts. Chanukah tunes, treats and jBaby friends will create the perfect festive atmosphere. Event is geared for kids 0-2, but all ages are welcome. For information on more...
The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the Village Commons. Christmas in the Commons will be taking place on the dates listed below, so be sure to mark your calendars! Events are free with no admission ticket required. Saturday, November...
Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire and self-guided walk along our Farm Pond Trail. S’mores and hot cocoa provided.
Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest trail. Navigate your way to Bethlehem in search of Baby Jesus. Along your journey, you will interact with townspeople, shepherds, angels, and wise men as you hear the story of Christmas. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Enjoy Lombard Park District’s annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park! Charming holiday displays illuminate the park 4:30 – 10:00 pm daily with magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread house, and so much more! Youngsters can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy a spectacular show with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and visit with their...
Navy Pier’s dazzling, award-winning fireworks show is back at Light Up The Lake, offering a spectacular display for all to enjoy! Also, join us for two exciting new holiday-themed drone shows this winter season! Winter Schedule > Saturday, November 30 at 9PM (Fireworks Show) > Friday, December 6 at 9PM (Drone Show) > Saturday, December...
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