# Whoville Holiday Bash — Downers Grove > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Where: Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Ages: Ages: 2.5–10.5 - Price: $22 (Resident) / $33 (Non-Resident) per child - Organizer: Downers Grove Park District - Official page: https://ildownersgroveweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&PrimaryCode=4720a04 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/whoville-holiday-bash-downers-grove--listing-ac8439b4e55e2e4f492e2cda ## About An open-house morning in Whoville at the Downers Grove Park District's Lincoln Center. Children play Grinchy games, make festive crafts and Who-themed keepsakes, eat holiday treats, meet Cindy Lou Who and have photos taken with both the Grinch and Santa Claus. Families move through the activities at their own pace during the three-hour window. Registration is per child for ages 2.5–10.5, each child needs an accompanying adult (limit two adults per family), and children under 2.5 may come free with a registered sibling. 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