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December Events & Activities
In December, take a magical trip to visit Santa on the
Naperville Riverwalk at Jackson Ave. and Webster St.
Visit napervilleparks.org/santahouse for dates and times.
Dec. 1-2, 3pm - 8pm
Once Upon a Christmas
Lisle: 630-964-3410 http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museums-
atlislestationpark-events.html#onceuponachristmas Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:30am
Brunch with Santa
Lisle: 630-968-1920 http://www.wheatstacklisle.com/events.
html
Dec. 1-31, 9am - 5pm
“Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites”
Glenview: 847-832-6600 http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/ Dec. 2, 1:30pm - 4pm
Holiday Open House
North Aurora: 630-896-0240 http://northaurora.evanced.info/
signup/EventDetails?EventId=14123&backTo=Calendar&startD
ate=2018/12/01
The Museum at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.: Includes ice
carving, baking, and a visit from Santa and live reindeer! Free.
Wheatstack, 5900 S. Route 53: Enjoy the best Sunday brunch in
Lisle, and meet Santa Claus!
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, 2100 Patriot Blvd:
”Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites” allows kids to
immerse themselves in the life-sized worlds of children’s books.
Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak St.: Santa will read a story
at 2pm and then visit with families. Celebrate with live music,
Gingerbread Contest, Treasure Hunt in the Stacks, Used Book
Sale, and more. Lots of fun for all ages!
Dec. 1, 4pm - 6pm
Winter Wonder Walk
Round Lake: 847-546-8558 https://www.rlapd.org/calendar/
events/winter-wonder-walk
Dec. 2, 9am - 10:30am
Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
Crystal Lake: 815-459-1773 https://www.wizathon.com/kiwanis-
santa-run-for-kids/
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Features a new
time and will take place both indoors and out. Photos with
Santa, sleigh rides, holiday lights walk, and more.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St.: Raises funds for the
children in McHenry who need our help. A Santa suit w/beard is
included with 5k registrations.
Dec. 1-24, 26-31, 10am - 7pm
Wonderland Express
Glencoe: 312-835-5440 https://www.chicagobotanic.org/
wonderland
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 9:30-10:30am
Adult/Tot Open Climb
Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 http://www.gepark.org
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd: Annual holiday
extravaganza featuring magnificent model trains, magical
and glittering indoor snow, and meticulously crafted Chicago
landmarks in miniature.
Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road: Climb-
ing is low impact and feasible for tots. Parents welcome to climb.
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