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carriage rides
downtown geneva
Third Street and James Street
DATES: Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 - 18, 2022 | 10:30am - 1:30pm
DETAILS: Enjoy complimentary carriage rides all season long! Beginning at S. Third and James Street. No reservations necessary!
COST: FREE Carriage Rides
geneva
dickens in dundee
The Depot, 319 N River St., East Dundee, IL
DATES: December 2, 2022 | 5:45pm - 9pm
𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄: 𝟓:𝟒𝟓 𝐏𝐌: Tree Lighting and Live Music by Kimberlyrics Choir
𝟔-𝟖 𝐏𝐌: Those Funny Little People Toy Making Elves
𝟔-𝟗 𝐏𝐌: Visits with Santa (FREE hot chocolate and cookies will be served)
The Frozen Robins Caroling Quartet
The Frozen Fab Four (Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf)
Live Reindeer and Magical Reindeer Display by Santa's Village
FREE Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
COST: FREE!
east dundee
celebrate the season Holiday Festival at cantigny
Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
DATES: December 3, 2022 | 1pm - 7pm
DETAILS: Families and children of all ages are invited to Cantigny Park to “Celebrate the Season.” Festivities include storytelling with Mrs. Claus, ornament decoration craft, photos with Santa, horse drawn sleigh rides, and more. Additional fees may apply to some activities.
COST: Visitors to the park are encouraged to donate a new and unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots drop boxes inside the Cantigny Visitors Center. Those bringing a toy will receive FREE parking (otherwise $5)
wheaton
carriage rides in downtown long grove
HDLGBA Visitor Center 308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL
DATES: November 19, 20, 25, 26, 27; December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2022
DETAILS: Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during the holidays and are back again for the 2022 Vintage Holidays season.
From the twinkling Covered Bridge to the storefront Christmas trees, passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of the holiday season as the clattering of horse hooves lead the way.
This year we will once again be offering pre-registration for our 10 seater carriage. Please ensure that you sign up at the link below and have the waiver filled out before your ride is to begin. You will need to bring your waiver with you to your ride. Children who are 5 and under and can ride on your lap, are free.
COST: $15 per sleigh seat
long grove