2009 Holiday Events Guide
December 2nd, 2009 larryWow - here we go again! We’re winding down another year of fun with our children in this great city. The holidays offer many, many special events to experience with the family. So whether your kids love art, music, dance, animals, or sports, there is an activity for your family. If any of these shows/events/classes interest you, I urge you make reservations ASAP. Many sell out in advance and I’d hate for you to be disappointed. So here we go…
Long Grove Holiday Festivities 2009, November 13 - December 31, Downtown Long Grove
The Nutty Nutcracker Christmas, Nov. 14, 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010, Apollo Theater, Chicago
Caroling at Cloud Gate, Fridays, Nov. 27 - Dec. 18, 2009, Millennium Park, Chicago
Wonderland Express, Nov. 27, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Gingerbread Workshop at Emerald City Theater School, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 27 and Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, Emerald City Theater School, Chicago
Winter Wonderfest, Dec. 4, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010 (Closed Christmas Day), Navy Pier, Chicago
Zoo Lights, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, Dec. 18-Jan. 3, (Closed Dec.24 & 25, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
Holiday Magic, Dec. 5 - Dec. 31, 2009, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Breakfast with Santa, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5- Dec. 20, 2009, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Dance-Along Nutcracker, Dec. 6, 2009, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
28th Annual Holiday Treasure Hunt and Tea Party, Dec. 6, 2009, The Modern Wing of the Art Institute, Chicago
Hanukkah Arts Workshop, Dec. 6, 2009, Spertus Museum, Chicago
Make a Gingerbread House, Dec. 8, 2009, American Girl Place, Chicago
Joffery Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Dec. 11-27, 2009, Auditorium Theater, Chicago
The Civic Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Dec. 12 - 13, 2009, Centre East, Skokie
Polar Adventure Days, Dec. 12, 2009, Northerly Island, Chicago
Barbie at the Symphony, Dec. 12, 2009, Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont
Milly’s Almost All Kid Holiday Spectacular, Dec. 13, 2009, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago
Hanukkah Dinner and Concert, Dec. 13, 2009, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Welcome Yule! with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, December 18-23, 2009, Symphony Center, Chicago
Supper With Santa and Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus, Dec. 21 & 22, 2009, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Chicago Sports Fest, Dec. 27 & 28, 2009, Mc Cormick Place, Chicago
Zoo Year’s Eve Celebration, Dec. 31, 2009, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Of course there are many other activities available, but these are the ones that really stand out to us. If you have a favorite activity that didn’t make the list, please let us know about. Have a wonderful holiday season!