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42nd Annual Christmas Walk at the Dillon Home Museum
Dillon Home Museum • Dec 12 – Dec 14
Experience historic holiday charm with beautifully decorated rooms, guided and self-guided tours, and festive live music at the Dillon Home Museum’s Christmas Walk. Read more about 42nd Annual Christmas Walk at the Dillon Home Museum -
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Holiday Magic
Dec 11 – Dec 14
Brookfield Zoo Chicago's annual holiday light display. Read more about Brookfield Zoo Chicago Holiday Magic -
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Peoria Ballet's The Nutcracker
Peoria Civic Center • Dec 13 – Dec 14
Looking for something to do this holiday season? Peoria Ballet's The Nutcracker is coming back to the Peoria Civic Center! Read more about Peoria Ballet's The Nutcracker -
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The Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts • Dec 11 – Dec 14
Bring your family to The Nutcracker and make this an annual tradition. Read more about The Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts -
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Brookfield Shops
Brookfield Shops • May 30 – Dec 15
A charming new market and business incubator, running from June through mid-December. Read more about Brookfield Shops -
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Grayslake Antiques & Flea Market
Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center • Mar 08 – Dec 18
Chicagoland's monthly market of fine antiques, vintage and collectibles. Inside & outside vendors, just north of Chicago. Read more about Grayslake Antiques & Flea Market -
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Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams Holiday Exhibition
The Next Picture Show • Nov 19 – Dec 20 @ 10AM
Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams captures the beauty and magic of the holiday season at The Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center in Dixon, IL. Read more about Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams Holiday Exhibition -
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail check in challenge
Feb 05 – Dec 21
Visit all 12 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail during 2025 and use the digital check in challenge pass, and be rewarded! Read more about Shawnee Hills Wine Trail check in challenge