Upcoming Events

Dec 16, 2019 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Troll Hunt

A journey to find the larger-than-life guardians of the forest. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Gardens, Moderate, Morton Arboretum, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Dec 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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Dec 16, 2019

Infinite Possibilities

Adler Planetarium

This installation shines a light on humanity’s fascination with the Moon throughout history, the exploration it inspires and the mysteries it still holds. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Exhibit, Family, Moderate, Moon

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Dec 16, 2019

Naperville Park District Santa House

Kids can visit and have their photo taken with Santa. Read more

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

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Dec 16, 2019

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

Kohl Children's Museum

In collaboration with WTTW, Kohl Children's Museum will debut an exhibit featuring Nature Cat designed to encourage children to explore the natural world. Read more

Early Elementary, Kohl Children's Museum, Late Elementary, Moderate, Nature, North/Northwest Suburbs, Northbrook/Glenview, Preschool

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Dec 16, 2019

Remembering Dr. King: 1929-1968

Chicago History Museum

Walk through a gallery of key moments in Dr. King’s work and Civil Rights. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums

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Dec 16, 2019

Santa HQ at Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Experience Santa's workshop in the digital and social media age. Read more

Christmas, Family, Free, Holidays, North/Northwest Suburbs, Santa, Shop

GARY G SCHEMPP

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Dec 16, 2019

The Polar Express

Union Station

Ride The Polar Express through the neighborhoods along the Chicago River. Read more

Chicago, Elementary, Holiday, Holiday Train, Santa, Trains

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Dec 16, 2019

Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier

Navy Pier

Indoor ice skating, entertainment, rides and inflatable slides. Read more

Chicago, Expensive, Fairs & fests, Family, Holidays

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Dec 16, 2019

Wired to Wear

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Wired to Wear is the first-ever exhibit dedicated to wearable technology. Read more

Chicago, Family, Moderate, Museum of Science and Industry, Teens, Tweens

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Dec 16, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Baby & Me

Kohl Children's Museum

Babies, Museums

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Dec 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning Glories

Garfield Park Conservatory

Children and their caregivers can explore different areas of the Children’s Garden in the winter and the Play and Grow Garden in the summer. Read more

Babies, Chicago, Family, Garfield Park Conservatory, Inexpensive, Nature, Preschool, Toddler

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Dec 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Farmhouse Museum Tours: Christmas Memories

Kline Creek Farm

Learn how the home was a place for work as well as relaxation and how it served as the building block of the rural community. Read more

Family/All Ages, Free, Holiday, Outdoor & nature, Western Suburbs

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Dec 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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