Location: Westmont Train Station, West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, USA See map: Google Maps 2025 Santa’s Train Ride at Westmont Train Station (register by Dec 1 to ensure your spot)Dates: 12/21/2025Time: 9 am and 1 pm Location: ADB, 55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL, USA See map: Google Maps 2025 Westmont Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and RudolphDates: 12/20/2025Time: 9 - 11 am Location: Ballet Chicago, 17 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States See map: Google Maps Ballet Chicago Presents The NutcrackerDates: 12/12/202512/13/202512/14/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/19/202512/20/202512/21/2025Time: varies, see website Location: Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Breakfast with SantaDates: 12/13/2025Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am Brookfield Zoo Google Maps Location: Mary E. Kies Recreation Center, East Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Candy Cane Hunt at Kies Recreation CenterDates: 12/20/2025Time: 10-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm Chill With Santa - Virtual Santa Visits & Personal Messages Christkindlmarket Chicago Location: Gallagher Way, N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States See map: Google Maps Christkindlmarket WrigleyvilleDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/2025Time: See Info Location: Cantigny State Park, Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Christmas at CantignyDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202501/02/202601/03/202601/04/2026Time: varies, see schedule Location: Bartlett Public Library District, 800 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Cocoa Crawl - Merry & Bright 2025! -Village of BartlettDates: 12/13/2025Time: 11 am - 3 pm Location: Field Museum Library, 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, United States See map: Google Maps Day Off Camps: Wild Winter Wonders at the Field MuseumDates: 12/29/202512/30/2025Time: 9 am - 3 pm Organization: East Troy Railroad MuseumLocation: 2002 Church St East Troy, WI, 53120United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:262-642-3263 Daytime Christmas Trains at the East Troy Railroad MuseumDates: 12/13/202512/14/202512/20/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/21/2025Time: 9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* *No 3pm train on Saturday, December 6thd. Location: Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Golf Road, Riverside, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Dinner With Santa at the Brookfield ZooDates: 12/19/202512/20/202512/21/2025Time: Seatings are available at 5:30 on December 19 and at both 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on December 20-21. Location: Cosley Zoo, North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Festival of Lights & Tree Sale at Cosley Zoo 2025Dates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/2025Time: 9 am - 9 pm Location: Coyote Crossing Mini Golf, 27W650 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185, United States See map: Google Maps Grinchmas at Coyote Crossing Mini GolfDates: 12/12/2025Time: 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL 60180, United States See map: Google Maps Happy Holiday Railway at the Illinois Railway Museum 2025Dates: 12/13/202512/14/202512/20/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/21/202512/22/2025Time: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. Plan to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before your scheduled trip. Location: Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library, South State Street, Chicago, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Concerts: Hubbard High School at Harold WashingtonDates: 12/12/2025Time: 12 - 12:45 pm Location: Blackberry Farm, 100 South Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506, United States See map: Google Maps Holiday Express at Blackberry FarmDates: 12/12/202512/13/202512/14/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/19/202512/20/202512/21/2025Time: varies, see website Location: Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Golf Road, Riverside, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Magic at the Brookfield ZooDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/202501/01/202601/02/202601/03/202601/04/2026Time: 3 - 9 pm Organization: Chicago Symphony OrchestraLocation: 220 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL, 60604United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone: 312-294-3000 Home Alone in Concert with the CSODates: 12/12/202512/13/202512/14/2025Time: Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 1:30 pm; and Sunday at 3 pm Location: Blackberry Farm, 100 South Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506, United States See map: Google Maps Hot Cocoa with Anna & Elsa at Blackberry Farm (Dec 6 SOLD OUT) 2025Dates: 12/13/202512/20/2025Time: varies, see website Location: Morton Arboretum, Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton ArboretumDates: 12/11/202512/13/202512/14/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/202501/01/202601/02/202601/03/2026Time: Timed Tickets Available 4:30 pm - 8 pm Location: Jack Frost Christmas Pop Up Fulton Market, North Green Street, Chicago, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Jack Frost Christmas Pop-UpDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/2025Time: Times Vary - See Website Jack Frost Fulton Market Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, United States See map: Google Maps Lightscape 2025 at the Chicago Botanic GardenDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/202501/01/202601/03/202601/04/2026Time: timed entry tickets from 4:30 - 8:30 pm Magic of Lights - National Locations Location: Navy Pier, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest Returns! 2025Dates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/202501/01/202601/02/202601/03/202601/04/2026Time: varies, see website BUT opens at 10 am every day Location: 2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States See map: Google Maps New Year’s Eve at ZooLights at Lincoln Park ZooDates: 12/31/2025Time: 4:30 - 9 pm NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet annual tour Location: Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Pizza & PJ's with SantaDates: 12/19/2025Time: 6 - 8 pm Location: Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173, United States See map: Google Maps Santa Photos at Woodfield MallDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/2025Time: varies, see website Organization: East Troy Railroad MuseumLocation: 2002 Church St East Troy, WI, 53120United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:262-642-3263 Santa's Special Evening Christmas Trains at the East Troy Railroad MuseumDates: 12/12/202512/13/202512/19/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/20/2025Time: 5 pm Location: Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Santa's WorkshopDates: 12/11/2025Time: 6 - 8 pm Location: Cosley Zoo, North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Santa’s Craft Corner at Cosley Zoo 2025Dates: 12/13/2025Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177, United States See map: Google Maps Santa’s Trolley Express at Fox River Trolley Museum (Tickets Going Fast)Dates: 12/12/202512/13/202512/14/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/19/202512/20/202512/21/2025Time: See website for details. Shine Light Show Location: Blackberry Farm, 100 South Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506, United States See map: Google Maps Storytime with the Grinch at Blackberry Farm (Dec 6 SOLD OUT) 2025Dates: 12/14/202512/21/2025Time: varies, see website Location: Philips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive [Enter on Smith Blvd. at Fifth Ave.] See map: Google Maps The Aurora Festival of LightsDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/16/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/24/202512/25/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/2025Time: 5 pm - 9 pm Location: Auditorium Theatre, East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, USA See map: Google Maps The Holiday: Film in Concert With the Chicago PhilharmonicDates: 12/20/2025Time: 7:30 Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA See map: Google Maps Winter Break Camps at the Griffin Museum of Science Industry ChicagoDates: 12/29/202512/30/202512/31/2025Time: 9 am - 3 pm Location: Funtopia Glenview, 2050 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL 60026, United States See map: Google Maps Winter Break Day Camps at FuntopiaDates: 12/22/202512/23/202512/26/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/29/202512/30/202501/02/2026Time: half and full day options as well as daily and weekly options available Location: 2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States See map: Google Maps ZooLights 2025 at Lincoln Park ZooDates: 12/11/202512/12/202512/13/2025Show more datesHide these dates12/14/202512/15/202512/17/202512/18/202512/19/202512/20/202512/21/202512/22/202512/23/202512/26/202512/27/202512/28/202512/29/202512/30/202512/31/2025Time: 4:30 - 9 pm 101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Chicago - 2025 2016 Christmas Favorites - TV Schedule 8 Gift Ideas that "Go Beyond" the Occasion Beyond the Nest Reviews BlackFriars' The Last Night of Ballyhoo Beyond the Nest’s Review of Blackfriars' Little Women, The Musical Candy Houses Celebrate the New Year With A First Day Hike! 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