Light Up The Lake - Navy Pier
It's your last chance to experience all of the winter fun at Navy Pier!
As Light Up The Lake closes out this weekend! Don't miss your chance to try the ice slide, axe throwing, workshops, and more!
Gnome Hunt - Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie
Hunt for Gnomes at the Emily Oaks Nature Center in Skokie! This free, family-friendly woodland scavenger hunt features 26 gnomes hidden high in the trees along the trails-one for each letter of the alphabet. Participants can pick up a map and guide from the nature center or access it online, and they are encouraged to take photos but leave the gnomes in place. For $3, you can purchase a Gnome Craft Kit to create your own gnome at home using upcycled materials, supporting the nature center.
Frosty Event - Viking Park (4374 Old Grand Avenue), Gurnee
It's time to celebrate Frosty Fest in Gurnee! Viking Park is transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with outdoor sleigh rides, games, crafts, Skating and more. Warm up with a hot cocoa bar in the Dance Hall followed by s'mores by the fire! This is a FREE event for all ages!
Family Day - Evanston History Center
Spend a free family winter fun day in Evanston! The Evanston History Center is hosting a family day on Saturday afternoon! Enjoy games, live music, refreshments, and a reading of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and crafts for kids!
Forts! - Filament Theatre, 4041 North Milwaukee Avenue
Tickets are going fast for... FORTS: Build Your Own Adventure at the Filament Theatre... it's transformed it into a giant living room filled with cardboard boxes, sheets, and more for a unique play-space experience for all ages. Families are invited to build forts, create adventures, and rediscover the joy of imaginative play, guided by theatrical lighting, sound, and music for a fully immersive experience. Sessions run until January 12.
Light of Christmas - Guaranteed Rate Field
You still have time to enjoy Chicago's only drive-thru Christmas Light show! Stay in your warm car and enjoy the magic of over 1 million synchronized lights at the rate. Tune into a dedicated radio station, and glide through the stunning wonderland of lights choreographed to festive holiday music.
Christmas Around The World And Holidays Of Light- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
It began with a single tree and today features more than 50 trees and displays representing cultures from around the world - you still have time to check out Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This one of a kind experience runs through January 6.
Winter Flower Show - Garfield Park Conservatory
This year's Winter Flower Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory celebrates the beauty of snow with more than 25 macro images of snow crystals hanging above the annual display of poinsettias and lighted trees. Enjoy a colorful selection of poinsettias and more now thru January 5.
Bluey X Camp - 647 W North Avenue Lincoln Park
The immersive experience based on the popular children's character Bluey is coming to an end! The "Bluey X Camp" will close on Sunday! Tickets are going fast for your chance to step inside Bluey's house and meet Bluey and Bingo.