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Premier Winter Guide
to the west + far west suburbs of Chicago
*DISCLAIMER: Stay + Play Local either communicates directly with business owners and organizations or visits their respective websites listed on this page to curate the events and experiences we share with the community.
We rely on the validity of their websites and the insight of those we speak to so we can do our best to track which events and experiences will and will not be occurring. Understandably, it is impossible for our team to catch them all.
We urge our audience to click on the "EXPLORE MORE" button prior to exploring to ensure the experience you are wanting is running on the day that you choose to go. Now get up + get out!
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Donate. Volunteer. GIVE.
NYE CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate the New Year with or without kids!
THANKSGIVING DINNERS
Turkey Day meals outside of your home.
MEALS WITH SANTA
Brunch + lunch with the Jolly Man!
VISIT SANTA
Everywhere Santa will be in our towns is RIGHT HERE!
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Gifts for EVERY PERSON on your list from LOCAL businesses!
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Including neighborhood displays to mega light shows
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Events geared towards the Holidays
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOWS
Local artisans displaying their talents through homemade goods
CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
Cut your own or pick one from the lot!
WE'VE BEEN ELFED
We've Been Elfed OR We're Getting Elfed Up
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HOLIDAY BUCKET LIST
Cut your own or pick one from the lot!
CARRIAGE RIDES
Riding through the snow... sing along!
ICE SKATING RINKS
Free public rinks for your use
SLEDDING HILLS
Grab a sled or tobogan and fly!
IGLOO DINING
The 'vid keeping you from dining indoors? Check this out...
WINTER MARKETS
Fresh produce fresh from the farm
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
Concerts, performances, and more... focused on the holidays
8 GREAT STATE PARKS
Winter is a great time to see our state's beauty!
HIKING TRAILS
Get your snowshoes or hiking boots on!
FOREST PRESERVES
Be at one with nature in the forest!
WINTER EVENTS
Events happening in the winter, and unrelated to the holidays
NEARBY SKI RESORTS
Ski resorts in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan
We do the legwork so you can spend less time SEARCHING and more time DOING.
A LOCAL'S GUIDE to St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, Illinois
