• Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    Brookfield Zoo is covered in two million twinkling lights! Plus: Interactive Displays and Lights: •Holiday Magic Photo Ops: Giant Animals, Tunnel Light Show, Walkthrough Displays & so much more! •Dance...

    Included in admission
  • Peppa’s Winter Funtime

    Peppa Pig's World of Play 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    "December is a great time to visit us again at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago. Meet Peppa all dressed up and ready for the holidays! We have lots of...

    $24
  • Holiday Bricktacular

    LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season at LEGOLAND! Holiday LEGO Builds – Snap a family photo with our GIANT LEGO DUPLO Sleigh, LEGO snowman, Santa all built from LEGO bricks, and more! MINILAND –...

    $24
  • Morning Glories

    Morning Glories
    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor...

    Free
  • Christmas at Cantigny

    Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

    "The inaugural Christmas at Cantigny celebrates the new McCormick House and brings Christmas lights, music, and family fun to the gardens and grounds. Watch for exciting pop-up attractions and activities...

    $5 – $15
  • Kohlights

    Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL

    Kohlights is a winter light exhibition geared towards younger kids. Kids can play with the hues, patterns, and more in this interactive light display!

    $22 – $37
  • Science Snoozeum

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    Isn't it every kids dream to sleep in a museum? Well, you can! And the Museum of Science and Industry is one of the best museums out there. Snoozeums are...

    $85
  • Science Snoozeum

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    "Join us overnight for a new and improved Snoozeum experience! Spend the evening exploring the Museum, take part in a scavenger hunt and other science activities, take a Coal Mine or...

    $85
  • Happy Holiday Railway

    Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd, Union, United States

    "Embark on a magical 40 minute train ride through the winter countryside with Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a 40-minute train ride for the whole family See and visit with Santa...

    $25
  • Holiday Tea at Kohl Children’s Museum

    Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL

    Enjoy a holiday tea party featuring: Meet and greet with Anna and Elsa of Arendelle Storytelling Tea service by Carpe Diem Catering Violin performances from Elise Holiday kiddie train rides...

    $35
  • Meet Elsa: A Frozen Holiday Event

    Fairytale Ballet 3234 N Southport, Chicago, United States

    It's every Frozen fan's dream come true! A FairyTale Ballet is hosting a meet and greet with Elsa! This includes storytime, dancing, photo ops & meet and greet time.  Each...

    $35
  • Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Field Museum Maximo. Photo by Lucy Hewett © 2018 Field Museum "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family...

    Free
  • Sensory-Friendly Zoo Lights

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Zoo Lights wants to be accessible for all, so on sensory- friendly evening, the blinking lights will remain static and music will be turned off. Capacity is also limited so...

    $7
  • Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    Brookfield Zoo is covered in two million twinkling lights! Plus: Interactive Displays and Lights: •Holiday Magic Photo Ops: Giant Animals, Tunnel Light Show, Walkthrough Displays & so much more! •Dance...

    Included in admission
  • Morning Glories

    Morning Glories
    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor...

    Free
  • Kohlights

    Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL

    Kohlights is a winter light exhibition geared towards younger kids. Kids can play with the hues, patterns, and more in this interactive light display!

    $22 – $37
  • Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Family Days at the MCA are free for families and contain special workshops and activities designed for kids. Today's theme is: "Pocket Con, Chicago’s only comics convention for children and...

    Free
  • Happy Holiday Railway

    Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd, Union, United States

    "Embark on a magical 40 minute train ride through the winter countryside with Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a 40-minute train ride for the whole family See and visit with Santa...

    $25
  • The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to a Charlie Brown Christmas

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    It's a Christmas classic! Enjoy the music from a Charlie Brown Christmas, dance with snoopy, and enjoy eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate. The tickets include admission to zoo lights...

    $30 – $55
  • Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Field Museum Maximo. Photo by Lucy Hewett © 2018 Field Museum "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family...

    Free