Children's Museum of Oak Lawn Sensory Friendly Play Sessions
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Children's Museum of Oak Lawn - 9:00 AM
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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
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Daley Plaza - 11:00 AM
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Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
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Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
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Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
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Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
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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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Santa's Polar Bear Express
Fri Nov 28, 2025 - Wed Dec 24, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through December 24, 2025.
Also on December 22, 2025; December 23, 2025; December 24, 2025.
Also on December 22, 2025; December 23, 2025; December 24, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Deluxe Coach: Adults (13-64) $50; Children (2-12) $40; Seniors $50; Children under 2 $15
Colebrookdale Railroad's two-hour journey takes passengers on a trip while sipping hot chocolate and singing Christmas carols. Santa visits each child with a gift, and kids have the chance to give him their wish lists.
Tickets should purchased in advance. Excursions do not include meals. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase during the train ride.
However, all First-Class tickets include an hors d'oeuvres plate, dessert plate, and a complimentary beverage.
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