Wow - 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!

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