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December Events & Activities
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 9:30-11am
Construction Munchkin
Round Lake: 847-546-8558 https://apm.activecommunities.
com/roundlakeareaparkdist/Activity_Search/construction-
munchkin/5146 Dec. 8, 10am
Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Old Mill Creek: 847-244-5330 http://www.tempelfarms.com/
behind-the-scenes-tours1.html
Round Lake Area Park District Children’s Neighborhood
Museum, 814 Hart Road: Construct, build and create, using a
variety of materials. The Tempel Lipizzans, 17000 Wadsworth Road: Tour guides will
take you through the stallion stables to learn all about the his-
tory of the Lipizzan, classical riding and our farm. We finish in
the arena with a viewing of a daily training session.
Dec. 4, 6pm
Santa’s Story Time
Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/
events/Santas-Story-Time-5968017324 Dec. 8, 10am - Noon
Breakfast with Santa
Wheeling: 847-465-2318 http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/
events
Garden Terrace, 1000 Wellington Ave: Holiday entertainment,
crafts, hot chocolate, fun rides under the sparkling lights of the
indoor carousel, souvenir pictures with Santa. Advance tickets
$5; day of $7.
Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Enjoy a
delicious buffet breakfast while carolers entertain you. All chil-
dren have the opportunity to meet with Santa and have photos
taken. The event concludes with a show from “Those Funny
Little People.” Reservations required.
Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 9-11am
Stay ‘N Play Open Gym
Glen Ellyn: https://gepark.org/event/stay-n-play-open-gym-2/all
Dec. 8, 9:15am - 11am
Santa Express - Train 1 (Tentative Date)
Wheaton: https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/santa-
express-train-1/
Spring Avenue Gymnastics Center, 185 Spring Ave.
Dec. 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Big Thinkers!
Lake Forest: [phone], [phone] https://www.
lakeforestlibrary.org/events/big-thinkers-84
Wheaton Train Station, 402 W. Front St.: Departs from Down-
town Wheaton Train Station. Join Kidz Kingdom and the Du-
Page County Historical Museum for a very special train ride!
Dec. 8, 1pm - 4pm
Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion
Elmhurst: 630-993-8900 https://www.epd.org/news/santas-
workshop-wilder-mansion
Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road: Puppets, puzzles,
books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to pique
your curiosity and spark new ideas. Drop in to play.
Dec. 6, 6-6:30pm
Holiday Tree Lighting
Rolling Meadows: 847-394-8500
Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave.: A holiday store just for
kids! Santa’s Workshop is a special place just for children where
they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love.
Presented by Lakeside Bank.
In Front of McDonald’s on Kirchoff Road, 3140 Kirchoff Road: A
downtown countdown to light up the city along with the May-
or, local music groups, goodies, give-aways and Santa Claus!
Dec. 11, 14, 18, 21, 6-7pm
Christmas Bedtime Stories
Crystal Lake: 815-459-0680 https://www.crystallakeparks.org
Dec. 6, 6:30-8pm
Holiday Spaghetti Dinner
Rolling Meadows: 847-394-8500
Rotary Building, 431 N. Walkup Ave.: Join Mrs. Claus for an eve-
ning of activities, stories and treats! We’ll hear about the North
Pole, sing songs and maybe even get a special visitor to stop by!
Rolling Meadows Fire Station, 3111 Meadow Drive: Wrap up
your Downtown Tree Lighting delight and walk over to a com-
plimentary spaghetti dinner hosted by the Rolling Meadows
Fire Department and Community Events Foundation.
Dec. 12, 19, 3:45-4:45pm
LEGO® Builders Club
Villa Park: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/
xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=557481
7&sw=1024
Dec. 6-9, 7:30-9pm
SHOW: Elf Jr.
St. Charles: http://www.marqueeyouth.org/events.html
Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave.: Ages 6 and up.
Registration required.
The Quad, 3800 E. Main St.
Dec. 6, 5:30-8pm
Tree Lighting in Wilder Park
Elmhurst: 630-993-8900 https://www.epd.org/news/tree-
lighting-wilder-park-2
Dec. 12, 7:30pm
O Sole Night: An O Sole Trio Christmas
Arlington Heights: https://app.arts-people.com/index.
php?show=88444
Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect Ave: Featuring holiday entertain-
ment, a special visitor from the North Pole and children’s activi-
ties, the evening will put you in the spirit of the season.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.: A
reinvented take on some of the most beloved Christmas songs
with arrangements ranging from catchy, sing-a-long fun to
hauntingly beautiful. Hear classics such as “ White Christmas,”
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Gesu Bambino” and “
O Holy Night” that will put you in the Christmas spirit and get
you ready for some holiday cheer! $35; stage tables $40.
Dec. 7-8, 7pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical (Touring)
Rosemont:
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road.
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