Upcoming Events

Dec 10, 2019 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Live Animal Feeding

Learn about the special diets of nature center animals and see our experts feed some of them. Read more

Animals, Family, Nature, Nature centers, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Dec 10, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

On the Right Track: By Rail to Chicago & Beyond

Elmhurst History Museum

Visitors will discover how Chicago area railroads helped create the suburban transportation landscape as we know it today. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Elmhurst, Family, Late Elementary, Trains, Tweens, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

First Flight Butterfly Release

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Watch as brand-new butterflies spread their wings and take flight. Read more

Chicago, Family, Indoor play, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Dec 10, 2019 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Gingerbread Decorating at The Peninsula

The Peninsula Chicago

The 90-minute private gingerbread decorating class begins with a kitchen tour followed by the chance to decorate your own gingerbread cookies with instruction from The Peninsula Chicago’s pastry team. Read more

Baking, Chicago, Cooking, Family, gingerbread

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Dec 10, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Winter Play

The Morton Arboretum

A self-guided glimpse into the world of outdoor play. Read more

Family, Gardens, Inexpensive, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Holiday Exhibit

Naper Settlement

A historic look at the seminal Christmas story written in 1823 that continues to endear itself to contemporary audiences. Read more

Books, Family/All Ages, Holiday, Holidays, Moderate, Naperville, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Amazing Pollinators

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Amazing Pollinators immerses visitors in diverse environments in need of pollination, including gardens, farms, rainforests and deserts. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Moderate, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit: Stunning Stories in American Indian Jewelry

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

For thousands of years, artisans have expressed their cultural stories in a wide range of jewelry: showing off local and prized trade materials, expressing traditional symbols, and perfecting new techniques and designs adapted from other cultures. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Moderate, Museums, Native American

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Pigeon Comes to Chicago! A Mo Willems Exhibit

Chicago Children's Museum

Activities will give visitors the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the rich social and emotional lives of the author’s characters. Read more

Art, Books, Chicago, Chicago Children's Museum, Early Elementary, Family, literature, Museums, Navy Pier, Preschool, reading, Toddlers

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Holiday Bricktacular

Legoland Discovery Center

Celebrate the holidays with themed builds, photo ops and more. Read more

Family, Holiday, Indoor play, Moderate, North/Northwest Suburbs, Schaumburg

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Bixbee Imagination Station

North Avenue Collection

Rooms inspired by Bixbee product design themes, each providing Instagrammable backdrops with engaging activities that boost creativity while creating moments of awareness and self-expression. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Middle School, Preschool

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Dec 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Portillo's Pop-Up Experience

Woodfield Mall

Enjoy the interactive, photo-worthy Pop-Up Shop featuring delectable exhibits including an onion ring tire swing, French Fry room, photo booth, and more. Read more

Food, Free, North/Northwest Suburbs, shopping, Woodfield mall

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Dec 10, 2019 4:00 PM

Naper Lights

Naper Settlement

A magical holiday lights celebration. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family, Free, Holidays, Naperville/Aurora, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Gnome Hunt

The Morton Arboretum

Can you find the gnomes hiding in the Children's Garden? Read more

Family, Gardens, Inexpensive, Nature, Outdoors, The Morton Arboretum, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Illumination: Tree Lights

The Morton Arboretum

Walk a mile-long path to marvel at and interact with lighted trees. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family, Gardens, Holidays, Moderate, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Chicago's Night Sky

Adler Planetarium

This exhibition will help connect you—and your city—to the wondrous human tradition of looking up. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, High school, Late Elementary, Middle School, sky, stars

Alex Goykhman

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Dec 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fantastic Bug Encounters

Field Museum

Told from a bug’s point of view, "Fantastic Bug Encounters!" invites you to take a closer look at the beauty, diversity, and amazing abilities of these resourceful creatures. Read more

bugs, Family, Moderate, Nature, The Field Museum

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Dec 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Flurry Days

Kohl Children's Museum

Enjoy Polar Express kiddie train rides, character appearances, snowman parades, story strolls through the Habitat Park holiday lights, and more. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Glenview, Holidays, Kohl Children's Museum, North/Northwest Suburbs, Preschool, Toddlers, Winter

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Dec 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Flower Show

Garfield Park Conservatory

Come see the "Invisible Forces" Holiday Flower Show. Read more

Chicago, flower, Free, Parks

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Dec 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Flower Show

Lincoln Park Conservatory

The Lincoln Park Conservatory’s Winter Flower and Train Show will feature imagery of glaciers, a woolly mammoth, and hundreds of white poinsettias and plants. Read more

Chicago, flower, Free, Holiday, Parks

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Dec 10, 2019 5:00 PM

Aurora Festival of Lights

Phillips Park

Drive-through more than one mile of spectacular lighted displays. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family, Free, Holidays, Naperville/Aurora, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 5:00 PM

The Magical Animated Holiday Light Show

Randhurst Village

A magical 3-D light projection show featuring elves, icicles, snow and other holiday images, all set to dramatic holiday music. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family/All Ages, Holiday, North/Northwest Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mooseheart Holiday Lights Festival

Mooseheart Child City & School

The lighted route covers nearly 2 miles and has more than 80 lighted displays to view. On select nights, enjoy a visit with Santa at the Mooseheart fieldhouse. Read more

cars, driving, Fairs & fests, Family/All Ages, Holidays, Moderate, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019 5:30 PM

Holiday Lights Tour

Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Bus Company

Trolleys transport passengers through a lightly narrated 2 ½ hour tour. Read more

Chicago, Family, Holidays, Moderate

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Dec 10, 2019

‘A Christmas Story’ Comes Home

Indiana Welcome Center

The "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit centers around 6 animatronic window displays from Macy's Department Store in New York featuring different scenes from "A Christmas Story." Read more

Free, Holiday, Movies, Pets, Santa

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Dec 10, 2019

Beauty and the Beast

Paramount Arts Centre and Theatre

One of Disney’s most beloved animated films comes to life for a holiday production. Read more

Arts & culture, Family, Naperville/Aurora, Stage, Theater, Western Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

The Grand Tree takes center stage, surrounded by 50 smaller trees. Read more

Chicago, Christmas, Exhibits, Family, Holidays, Hyde Park, Moderate, Museums

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Dec 10, 2019

Holiday Tea at Pavilion

The Langham, Chicago

Holiday afternoon tea service. Read more

Chicago, Family, Holiday, Holiday Tea, Tea time

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Dec 10, 2019

Home for the Holidays at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre

Festivities include holiday movies, concerts and plays. Read more

Fairs & fests, Family, Holiday Tea, Holidays, South Suburbs

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Dec 10, 2019

Imagine the Moon Sky Show

Adler Planetarium

Imagine the Moon sky show takes a closer look at humanity’s relationship with Earth’s nearest neighbor. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Family, Moon

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