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December Events & Activities
Dec. 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holiday Trolley Express
Carol Stream: 630-784-6100 https://www.csparks.org/event/
holiday-trolley-express-2/
Dec. 16, 2-3pm
Random Ringers Handbell Choir-Holiday Concert
Streamwood: 630-837-6800 http://poplarcreeklibrary.evanced.
info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3014&df=calendar&et=all&b
ackTo=Calendar&startDate=2018/12/01
Fountain View Recreation Center, 910 N. Gary Ave.: See some
holiday lights of Carol Stream. You’ll hear the story of the Polar
Express and sing carols. Snacks, holiday games, craft. Santa
gives each child a keepsake. Registration by Dec. 12 required.
Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave.: Get yourself in
the holiday spirit with a unique concert from the Random Ring-
ers Handbell Choir. Registration is recommended.
Dec. 14, 10:30am - 11am
Story Time at the Nature Center
St. Charles: 630-444-3190
Dec. 22, 11am - 1pm
Swimming with Santa
Arlington Heights: https://www.ahpd.org/events/swimming-
with-santa/
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: St. Charles Public
Library staff bring books, finger plays, songs, and more. Infant
through age 5. Free. Registration required.
Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave.: Come join us
for swimming with Santa! One last chance to see Santa before
the holiday season. Swimming, treats, a craft, holiday music &
more! For ages 3-9. Registration required. Swimmers must be
accompanied by an adult.
Dec. 15, 9-11am
Breakfast ‘N’ Story with Santa
Mundelein: 847-388-5447 https://mundeleinparks.org/event/
breakfast-n-story-with-santa/
Dec. 27, 2pm
Harlem Globetrotters
Rosemont:
Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road: Children can share
their holiday lists and enjoy Santa reading, “The Night Before
Christmas”. Breakfast will be served, followed by activities,
crafts and more holiday fun! Bring your camera. Registration
for all required.
Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Road.
Dec. 28, 1pm - 3pm
Holiday Matinees
Villa Park: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/
xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=563916
8&sw=1024
Dec. 15, 5pm
The Illinois Brass Band Presents “Holiday Classics”
St. Charles: 847-687-7741 http://illinoisbrassband.org
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave.
Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave.: Come see the
show! Join us the Villa Park Public Library for screenings of
family friendly films, including newer releases! Please visit the
library’s website for more information, including film titles.
Registration is not required.
Dec. 15-16, 1-3pm
The Nutcracker
Crystal Lake: 815-356-9212 http://rauecenter.org/upcoming-
event/nutcracker-ballet/2018-12-15/
Dec. 29-30, 9am - 6pm
Family Fun Fest
St. Charles: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-fest-
tickets-49222420585?aff=ebapi
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St.: Brought to you in
conjunction with The Berkshire Ballet Theatre and Raue Center.
Laugh, dance and cheer Clara on in her wondrous adventure
with the Berkshire Ballet Theatre and students from Summers
Academy of Dance.
Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St.: Family Fun Fest is burst-
ing with spectacular entertainment, thrilling activities and over
the top zaniness.
Dec. 15, 1-3pm
Snowflake Swim
Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/
events/Snowflake-Swim-7205398461
Dec. 29, 2pm - 4:30pm
Sensory-Friendly Performance of A Christmas Carol
Chicago: http://www.facebook.com/events/284428745427437
Pavilion Aquatics Center, 1000 Wellington Ave: Swimming,
holiday games & prizes, tie-dye snowflake swim T-shirt Station.
Registration required. Child fee includes snowflake swim T-shirt
and goody bag. Adult must register with child. Register in per-
son with customer service.
Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.: Doors open at 1:30pm.
Dec. 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Teenie Weenie New Years Eve Ball
Carol Stream: 630-784-6100 https://www.csparks.org/event/
teenie-weenie-new-years-eve-ball-2/
Dec. 16, 1-3pm
Courts Plus Santa Run
Elmhurst: 630-833-5064 http://www.courtsplus.com
Simkus Recreation Center, 849 W. Lies Road: Join our count-
down to Noon party! Dance to music with our DJ! Games, crafts,
festive snacks, and a balloon drop are part of the fun. Parent/
guardian free but required to stay at the event. Ages 1-5 years.
Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave.: Come and run our reindeer route.
Enjoy some hot cocoa and make an ornament for our tree or to
take home. We will supply the Santa hat! Certificates will be
awarded for best times.
NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost
associated. Please refer to the event website for
further information.
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