Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs December 2-4, 2022
Holiday fun is in full swing! There are plenty of opportunities for fun this weekend. Check out my special picks:
Ongoing
November 11-January 8, 2023 Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden, local favorite holiday light show returns, reserve tickets in advance online
Thanksgiving-New Years Naper Lights, Water Street, Naperville, free
Through January 15, 2023 Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted to Fly, Elmhurst Art Museum, exhibition includes a mural, video projections, a sculpture, paintings, a life-sized bird house and more about the Bird City Saint character and life about Pilsen artist Joseph Perez, included in regular admission
November 19-January 15 Arcade Age Exhibit, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, learn the history of arcade games and even play some, free
November 18-December 24 Christkindlmarket, RiverEdge, Aurora, Thursdays 11AM-7PM, Fridays, 11AM-9PM, Saturdays and Sundays 11AM-6PM
November 17 - January 7 Illumination at The Morton Arboretum, enjoy a 1-mile walk exploring the trees highlighted with dazzling light and sound displays, nights sell out fast so reserve tickets in advance
Winter Lights at Fabyan Japanese Garden: Enjoy the historic Geneva garden in a new light Fridays and Saturdays,November 25-December 16 and Fridays January 7-28. $8 pp, must register, kids 5 and under are free.
December 2-18 Holiday House Tours, Farnsworth House, Aurora, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12PM and 2PM, enjoy a 1990's themed holiday in the historic home, $25pp, please reserve tickets
December 1 - December 30 Illuminated, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, see the gardens under a new light for the holidays, admission fees apply
Festival of Lights Cosley Zoo Wheaton; November 25 -December 30 (closed Christmas Day), fresh Christmas trees and garland for sale, light displays will decorate the zoo, see website for more info, event is free and donations are very much appreciated.
Naper Lights -- Thanksgiving - New Years, enjoy wandering through light displays on Water St.
December 2 Lincolnshire Lights, Lincolnshire, Village Green Center, 5:30PM-6:30PM, Santa arrival, treelighting, festive music, crafts and more, free
December 2 Mundelein Tree Lighting, Village Plaza, 4:30PM, Santa arrives, tree lighting, fireworks, Santa letters, visits from Belle and Tiana, drop off Santa letters and more, free
Saturday, December 3
December 3 Barrington Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting, events throughout village
December 3-4 Holiday Art Market, Brushwood, Ryerson, Riverwoods, 10AM-5PM Sat, 12PM-5PM Sun
December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Winterfest at Randall Oaks Zoo, Elgin, 12PM-8PM, enjoy holiday lights around barn and animals, bonfire, community trees, Santa, more, $4.25 resident, $5 non
December 3 Wilmette Holiday Happenings, 10AM-6PM, giant snow globe, carolers, Elf showing, more, free, see website for times
December 3-4 Make Glass Icicles/Ornaments, Patterson Glass, Mundelein, $40 flat or twisted, $75 blown, please reserve space
December 3 Frosty Fest Wheaton, 11AM-2PM, character visits, storytimes, entertainment
December 3 Winter Fair in the Square, Des Plaines, 11AM-6PM, indoor artisan market, ice sculpting, trolley tours to see decor and learn history, carolers, free
December 3 Cookie and Cocoa Crawl, Ravinia District, Highland Park, 11AM-1PM, live performance of two songs from Lion King starting at 11AM, collect cookies from some of Highland Park's best bakeries, free
December 3 The Heart of the Holidays, Dowtown Highland Park, 2PM-4PM, festive entertainment and holiday treats as you explore local businesses, this week features a Frozen theme
December 3 Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival, Cantigny, Wheaton, 1PM-7PM. Holiday History Hike at 5PM. Classical holiday music, ornament craft and more. $5 for parking. Santa will be there for the kiddos!
December 3 Play A Christmas Carol, Mundelein, Mundelein Village Hall, 4:00pm and 7:30PM, free
December 3 Once Upon a Christmas Lisle, 4PM-8PM, Santa parade, tree lighting, small business shopping, decorated windows, games, free
December 3 Winter Bonfire, Camp Dan Beard, Northbrook, 4PM-8PM, outdoor games, stargazing, more, free, shuttle from Pottawotami Woods
December 3 Luminaria Walk, Crystal Lake, 4:30PM-7:30PM, luminaria walk, campfires, candy cane forest, Santa and more, donations welcome
December 3 Riverside Parade of Lights, West Dundee, 6:30PM
Sunday, December 4
December 4 Bird Feeding Drop In, River Trails Nature Center, 11AM-2PM, learn the basics of bird feeding, make a pine cone bird feeding craft, free
December 4 Among the Leaves So Green, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 1:30PM-3:30PM, learn about the holiday traditions of an 1890s farm house, help decorate, free
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