48 Fun Holiday Events For Kids In Western Suburbs – Chicago Parent

Celebrate the holidays in the Western Suburbs with the whole family! Read some of our picks below and find the most updated list on our calendar. Don’t forget to check out other kid-friendly holiday events in the city, North/Northwest Suburbs and South Suburbs.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Holiday Exhibit

When: Nov. 7-Dec. 22

Where: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville

A historic look at a seminal story written in 1823 that continues to endear itself to contemporary audiences. Told through community-provided collections in partnership with the Golden Glow of Christmas Past.

Wheaton Holiday House Walk

When: Nov. 16

Where: Town Square Wheaton, 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Many of Wheaton’s most beautiful homes, decorated for the season, are open to the public with Flight members as your guides. The homes are all located in historic downtown Wheaton. New this year, guests may enjoy a coffee and cookie break while taking in the stained glass of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Festival of Lights Tree Lighting

When: Nov. 16

Where: The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Visit with Santa and enjoy holiday activities before the lighting of the tree. Activities include cookie decorating, ornament making, costume character meet & greet, balloon artists and more. Tree lighting begins at 6:15 p.m.

Winter Lights Holiday Walk

When: Nov. 22

Where: Water Street Mall, 24 E. Downer Place, Aurora

The twinkling lit streets will be filled with live music, costumed characters, live ice sculpting, local art, food vendors, festive photo-ops, live reindeer, trackless train and Christkindlmarket. The official City of Aurora Holiday Tree will be illuminated by Mayor Weisner, Miss Merry Christmas and Mr. Jack Frost.

Illumination: Tree Lights

When: Nov. 23-Jan. 5

Where: The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle,

Illumination brings lights and nature together to transform a wintertime walk in the woods into an awe-inspiring experience. Walk a mile-long path to marvel at trees illuminated in colors and interact with lighted trees that respond to voice or touch.

Naper Lights

When: Nov. 26-Dec. 27

Where: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.,

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