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November 22nd - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Channaholidays, Channahon Village Hall
Celebrate the season in Channahon with festive fun for the whole family!
Enjoy Christmas train rides, face painting, balloon art, holiday storytime,
letters to Santa, and live Madrigal performances—plus a visit and photo
with Santa himself. The festivities conclude with the sparkling Village
Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:00 pm!
EVENT FEATURES
• Visit with Santa and receive a complimentary commemorative photo.
• Christmas Train rides for children.
• Children's activities, including face painting and balloon artistry.
• Letters to Santa.
• Holiday Story Time.
• Performances by the Madrigals.
• Food and beverages available for purchase.
• Village Christmas Tree Lighting.
November 22nd – December 15th - During
Facility Hours
Santa’s Mailbox, Arrowhead Community Center
(Channahon Park District)
Drop off a letter or drawing for Santa in his magical mailbox at
Arrowhead Community Center between November 22nd and December
15th! Santa will reply to every child who includes a self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
December 10th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Winter Folktales, Village of Minooka Community Room
Enjoy an evening of rich cultural storytelling as Terry Lynch regales
listeners with traditional winter folktales from Russia, Germany,
Denmark, and beyond! Discover how these centuries-old tales carried on
the traditions of the common people. Hosted by the Three Rivers Public
Library District. Registration opens October 19th at 10:00 am.
Visit trpld.org to register or join waitlist.
December 17th - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm &
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Operation: Sleigh Rescue - Winter Escape Room, Three Rivers
Public Library District (Channahon Branch)
It’s almost time to get the sleigh in the air to deliver presents, but the
special button that starts the sleigh has gone missing! Adults are invited
to join the top elf team and solve clues in this festive escape room to track
it down. Registration opens October 19th at 10:00 am. Visit trpld.org to
register or join waitlist.
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December 18th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hugo Kringle: Holiday Stories & Sing-alongs, Three Rivers
Public Library District (Channahon Branch)
Meet Santa's younger brother, Hugo, in a cozy family program filled with
songs and hilarious stories about growing up with magic! Fun for all
ages. Please register each child and adult attending. Registration opens
October 19th at 10:00 am. Visit trpld.org to register or join waitlist.
December 18th - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The Christmas Dulcimer, Three Rivers Public Library District
(Channahon Branch)
Enjoy an evening of holiday music, history, and humor! Mike Anderson's
award-winning mountain dulcimer performance and relaxed style create
a festive musical gift for adults and seniors. Registration opens October
19th at 10:00 am. Visit trpld.org to register or join waitlist.
December 22nd - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Grinchmas, Three Rivers Public Library District
(Channahon Branch)
Bring the whole family for Whoville-inspired holiday fun and festivities!
Kids and their adults can enjoy crafts, games, movies, and music. Open
to all ages; please register each child attending. Registration opens
October 19th at 10:00 am. Visit trpld.org to register or join waitlist.
What kind of ball
doesn’t bounce?
A snowball!
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