Illinois's Holiday Guide

Holiday Events and Activites

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  Discovery Center Museum

  Rockford

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  Winter Wonderland From Dec 17, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 (closed on Christmas) 10:00 am until 3:00 pm At Discovery Center Museum Categories: Special Events Enjoy winter adventures without the cold! Test your skating skills at our new indoor Sock Skating Rink! No ice, no shoes, just slip-sliding fun with friends on this high-tech synthetic polymer surface. After a few spins around the rink, enjoy creating holiday crafts based on cultures around the world. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Included with museum admission; $10 Public; free to Members and children ages 1 and younger. Special Holiday Hours: Open Monday, December 19 - Friday, December 23 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Closed December 24 & 25 Open Monday, December 26 - Sunday, January 1 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. (less) ... Read more

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  Discovery Center Museum

  Rockford

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  Holiday Happenings at Discovery Center

     The holidays are upon us. Soon children will be off school and grownups everywhere will be looking for opportunities for family fun. Whether you're going stir crazy, or looking to make some memories, Discovery Center has some terrific events planned. Countdown to Fun December 31 12:00 - 4:00 pm Don't want the children staying up 'til midnight? Discovery Center's got you covered! It's midnight - somewhere, and Discovery Center has all the fun and excitement of midnight with countdowns and Times Square - style ball and confetti drops at 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4:00 pm. Fabricate a party hat, create a noisemaker, and take a spin on our sock skating rink. Don't miss this family tradition as you ring in the New Year early with the youngsters! Included with museum admission; $10 Public; free to Members and children ages 1 and younger. (less) ... Read more

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  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

  Schaumburg

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  Build the best memories at Chicago's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29th - January 5th, families can enjoy a winter wonderland of activities, festive decorations and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. New for 2024: Fill your holiday hearts with the Build the Give experience! Families can create joy in the biggest ever donation of LEGO sets to children in need by building a LEGO heart!

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Chicago

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  Your Royal Feast is Served!

     Your Royal Feast is Served! Noble Mike, the Queen has commanded her royal chefs to prepare a feast fit for the noblest of families - yours! This season, leave the cooking and cleaning to us, and prepare to be treated to a four-course feast fit for royalty. Sit back in regal splendor as history unfolds before your eyes, with your brave knight competing in thrilling jousts, sword fights, and medieval games. Experience a royal banquet and spectacle that will captivate your entire noble house! ?? Join Our Table and Save Up To $15/Person! *Offer valid only at the Scottsdale Castle. Restrictions may apply. (less) ... Read more

  Save up to 15% off at Medieval Times! USE CODE: USFG

  Use discount code USFG at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer or group rate. Tax, gratuity, and applicable fees are additional. Upgrades are additional. Valid for show…

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  Rainforest Cafe

  16 Locations Nationwide

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  MEET SANTA AND CHA! CHA! AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS PLATED BREAKFAST!

     Take pictures, send letters to the North Pole, and enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount*. All kids will receive a gift bag filled with RFC goodies! Limited Seating Available.

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  Six Flags Great America

  Gurnee, IL

  Six Flags Great America

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  Holiday in the Park Lights!

     'Tis the season for a stroll through the park. Enjoy twinkling lights, spectacular shows, delicious snacks, and holiday shopping! Six Flags Great America offers a unique experience with two parks for the price of one. Along with world class roller coasters, games and shows there's also Hurricane Harbor, a massive 20-acre waterpark FREE with theme park admission. Hurricane Harbor features 30 water attractions including a half mile long lazy river, Castaway Creek; family raft rides, and one of the world's largest interactive water playgrounds, Skull Island. The theme park features 14 thrilling roller coasters including X Flight, a cutting edge wing coaster. With no track above or below, X Flight defies gravity and provides adrenaline-pumping moments with extreme fly-throughs. This summer, Six Flags Great America is offering a full season of roller coasters running backwards. BATMAN: The Ride, Viper and the American Eagle will each run in reverse for a limited time this season. Six Flags also has over 20 children's attractions around the park including Camp Cartoon and Kidzopolis. With so much to do and see, a visit to Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor makes the perfect weekend getaway. Check out sixflags.com/greatamerica to plan your trip today. (less) ... Read more

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  The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

  Saint Louis

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  ARE YOU READY TO ROCK? Around the Christmas tree, that is! Million Dollar Quartet Christmas brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins back together for a festive jam session that will have you jingling ALL the way! In the decked-out Sun Records studio, filled to the brim with Christmas cheer and enough musical talent to power a city grid, these legendary musicians blend their chart-topping hits with seasonal cheer. Get ready for a holly jolly journey through this iconic rock n’ roll musical!

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  Volo Auto Museum

  Volo

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  Volo Auto Museum

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  The Time Warp Express A One-of-a-Kind Trolley Adventure to Save Santa!

     Embark on an Immersive Adventure: Save Christmas on the Time Warp Express! Step into the enchanting world of the Time Warp Express, where the magic transcends mere lights and stories. It's so much more than meeting Santa and experiencing a dazzling light show—it's an interactive and immersive adventure! While testing a new device to help Santa deliver presents around the world faster, he gets sucked into a Christmas time warp. Santa's elves need YOU to save Christmas! These hilarious elves board the Time Warp Express with you as you set out to save Santa! (less) ... Read more

  Save 20% off Admission

  Good for $4 off each adult admission. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Not valid during special events.

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Winter Break Camps

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  Steve & Kate's Camp

  Chicago-Wicker Park

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  Steve & Kate's Camp

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  Chicago–Wicker Park Winter Break Camp LaSalle II Magnet School 1148 N Honore St. Chicago, IL 60622 Nov 25 - Nov 27 andDec 23 - Jan 3

     Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge at summer camp - allowing them to choose from a variety of activities in real-time. Activities include sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, baking, & more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time - no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end. Ages: 4 - 12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am - 6pm) included. (less) ... Read more

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  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

  Schaumburg

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  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

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  Build the best memories at Chicago's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29th - January 5th, families can enjoy a winter wonderland of activities, festive decorations and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. New for 2024: Fill your holiday hearts with the Build the Give experience! Families can create joy in the biggest ever donation of LEGO sets to children in need by building a LEGO heart!

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  OYLA Magazine

  National

  OYLA Magazine

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  OYLA is a monthly print magazine for STEM learning. It offers scientific articles that the whole family can enjoy. Every issue is filled with a broad range of topics, from the latest scientific breakthroughs to centuries-old unsolved problems, to spark an interest in science and encourage creativity.

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  Rainforest Cafe

  16 Locations Nationwide

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  Rainforest Cafe

  MEET SANTA AND CHA! CHA! AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS PLATED BREAKFAST!

     Take pictures, send letters to the North Pole, and enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount*. All kids will receive a gift bag filled with RFC goodies! Limited Seating Available.