Holiday Happenings in DuPage
Happy Holidays from DuPage County!

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Happy Holidays from all of us at the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau!

If you'll be in DuPage County on Christmas Day and don't feel like cooking, there are plenty of places that can accommodate you and the gang for dinner. See a partial listing below

Why not ring in the New Year in DuPage as well? Here are some highlights of happenings on New Year's Eve. More information can be found in our Events Calendar.

Need accommodations while here? It's not too late to book a great deal on a hotel package at any number of DuPage County hotels. Just look for the "HH-11" code for special Holiday Happenings packages at DiscoverDuPage.com.

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Bubble Bash 2011 - All Aboard! Next Stop 2012!

DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville

The place to be with your family on New Year's Eve! The Museum's traditional countdown to NOON is one of the area's most popular family-oriented New Year's Eve party, providing a fun, safe, activity-filled opportunity to bring all ages together in a positive kid-friendly event. Reservations required.

 

Kidz Kabaret's "Cinderella" & The Who's "Tommy The Musical" Followed by a Live Band

Hyatt Lisle, Lisle

Ring in the New Year with your entire family! This great evening package includes: deluxe oversized guestroom for 4 individuals; prime rib dinner buffet for 2 adults and 2 children; full breakfast buffet on January 1st for 2 adults and 2 children; admission to two Kidz Kabaret productions followed by a live band and dancing with midnight toast. Book package before December 22 for $245 plus tax (per family of 4). After December 23, package price is $275.         

 

New Years Eve Celebration

Safariland, Villa Park

This ultimate New Years Eve family adventure is just $15/person for buffet and unlimited rides or $10/person for buffet only. Buffet dinner from 5PM - 7PM includes pizza, sausage & peppers, beef, salad, garlic bread and soft drinks. Simulated New Years Eve Countdown at 8PM with party favors and noice makers. Reservations required.

 

New Year's Eve with The Second City

Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, St. Charles

End 2011 with laughter! This interactive comedy revue by Chicago's best-known comedy troupe covers everything you love (or hate) about the holidays from classic films to family gatherings to improvised Christmas carols. The raucous blend of sketches, songs and improv will warm you up better than a heaping glass of egg nog! Includes party favors and champagne. Rated R.

 

Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack

Paramount Theatre, Aurora

Celebrate New Year's Eve and the golden era of Las Vegas! Take a journey back to the days of highballs, hi-jinks and happy hour with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin. They were style, substance, swing, swagger and a non-stop party that everyone wanted to be a part of. We invite you to join the guys for an evening of classic songs and lounge banter. Champagne toast and party favors included.

 

Zoo Year's Eve

Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield

Join in an early countdown to the New Year at Brookfield Zoo's Zoo Year's Eve celebration at Holiday Magic. The fun-filled event begins at 6PM with festive music, games, and prizes, as well as an early countdown to the New Year at 8PM for families with younger children.          

 

New Year's Eve Big City Gala

Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale

Gala-only package includes cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, 5-course dinner with wine, 6-hour premium open bar, live music by The UpBeat Band, midnight champagne toast, balloon drop and party favors. Packages including accommodations also available. Call for reservations.

 

Las Vegas! New Year's Eve Party

Clarion Inn Waterford Conference Center, Elmhurst

Enjoy this family friendly event with Vegas style buffet, premium liquor open bar, champagne toast at midnight, DJ playing all night, Las Vegas style dancers, Elvis impersonator and more.

 

New Year's Eve Celebration

Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Glen Ellyn

Features a 5-course gourmet dinner with starter, salad, sorbet, 8 oz. filet mignon & grilled jumbo shrimp entr�e, specialty dessert. Plus hot & cold hors d'oeuvres, the Ultimate Seafood Bar, 5-hour premium open bar, unlimited California Merlot & Chardonnay, party favors, balloon drop & midnight champagne toast. Late night buffet & sweets table. Complimentary coat check & valet parking. Dance to the Hiline Band and Spin Productions D.J.  Accommodations & transportation package available through Embassy Suites Hotel Oak Brook/Lombard and Lisle/Naperville Hilton.

 

New Year's Eve Celebration

LEGOLAND� Discovery Center, Schaumburg

This kid-friendly countdown takes place on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 with multiple balloon drop countdowns, confetti, sparkling grape juice and party music. Commemorative New Year photo opportunities, LEGO Creative Challenges, play in the new LEGO City Construction Site Play Zone. 

 

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December 2011
Happy Holidays!
Christmas Dining Spots
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 Holiday Happenings 2011
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- A $100 shopping gift card for  Oakbrook Center 
in Oak Brook, IL.

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- An overnight stay for two at
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 breakfast at their
 
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