Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
Children's Museum of Oak Lawn Sensory Friendly Play Sessions
Children's Museum of Oak Lawn - 9:00 AM
Children's Museum of Oak Lawn - 9:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Thanksgiving Week of Play at Chicago Children's Museum
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza
Daley Plaza - 11:00 AM
Daley Plaza - 11:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly Time at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Chicken Little
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
Chicken Little
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
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Historic Holidays: Golden Age of Travel
Fri Nov 28, 2025 - Tue Jan 6, 2026
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Repeating every days through January 6, 2026
Except December 25, 2025.
Except December 25, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Included with museum admission
The Deering Estate invites visitors to celebrate the season with decorations inspired by early 20th-century travel and the adventures of Charles Deering. The Richmond Cottage and surrounding areas will feature festive displays reflecting Deering’s journeys across Europe and Asia, as well as nautical and vintage transportation themes from his era.
Created under the direction of the Deering Estate Museum Team, the Deering Estate Foundation, the 100 Ladies of Deering, and other community partners, each room of the cottage will showcase unique travel-inspired décor contributed by different local organizations and artists.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
