43 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Chicago for Kids
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Looking for holiday activities near Chicago this holiday season 2023? We've got you covered.
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Looking for holiday activities near Chicago this holiday season 2023? We've got you covered.
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Are you ready for the CTA Holiday Trains and Buses 2023! Here's what you need to know.
The Chicago Loop Alliance has announced that the CTA Holiday Train will be riding the rails again for the 32nd year in 2023. Holiday buses are back, too! Look for Santa Claus as he returns to the trains and buses and for pictures with kids.
Read on for our CTA holiday train tips and more Chicago Christmas train show recommendations. And don't miss our list of Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in Chicago.
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UNLIMITED ICE CREAM. For us, and I'm assuming for most families, that's the biggest attraction at the Museum of Ice Cream Chicago. Here, you can eat your way through an imaginative world of sweetness, along with one weird savory treat, and take plenty of selfies along the way. So purchase a ticket to the Museum of Ice Cream Chicago, and arrive with an empty stomach.
Not feeling ice cream today? Check out our Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Chicago.
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Looking for Christmas trains in Chicago? These popular rides fill up quickly, but there are still many available Polar Express train rides near Chicago.
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Halloween events in Chicago can be scary! Luckily, there are plenty of Halloween events for toddlers and preschoolers so that the littlest pumpkins can get their treats without all the tricks. We've rounded up more than 30 parties, concerts, storytimes, pumpkin patches, and trick-or-treating Halloween events in Chicago for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy.
Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy Halloween events in Chicago during the daylight hours at one of the many trunk-or-treats throughout the Chicago area. Looking for recommendations on where to get a pumpkin, how to dress up, where to trick-or-treat and more? Check out our Chicago Halloween Fun Guide.
Here is our list of top Halloween events in Chicago for toddlers and preschoolers in 2023!
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When you first walk into Chicago's CAMP, it looks like a toy store filled with games, puzzles, figurines, balls, scooters and more. But I'd actually describe it as a "purveyor of fun." Much more than a store, CAMP hosts events, shows, and immersive experiences for kids. We were lucky enough to check out their Doodles X CAMP immersive experience, and it was a great time. Buy tickets for Doodles X CAMP for a chance to peek behind the magic door and see what's there.
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Fun, FREE Halloween events in Chicago for kids help our wallets recover after all the money spent on costumes, candy, and decorations. We've put together a list of our favorite free Halloween events in Chicago, including trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating from Lincoln Square to Lemont, parades downtown, in Lakeview, and in the suburbs, and outdoor movies in Chicago and suburban parks.
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Looking for the best Halloween events in Chicago for kids? Read on for our top picks for the spooky season.
Little ghouls and goblins can get their costumes ready early to enjoy lots of fun Halloween happenings leading up to the big day. Even if you choose not to go trick-or-treating, there are still plenty of fun Halloween events in Chicago for kids.
We've got you covered with more than 60 kids' Halloween events in Chicago that get you into the scary spirit. From neighborhood trick-or-treating to parties to parades to movies, there's something for everybody this Halloween. When you're done going apple picking and visiting the pumpkin patch, check out one of these Chicago Halloween events. Find lots more must-do events in our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Chicago Kids.