Santa takes a short break with one of his gifts.
Christmas Day may feel like a long one this year as we honker-down with those we’ve been honkerd-down with for the last 9 months. But have no fear, there are still plenty of places to escape! Chicago North Shore Moms has composed a list of things to do and places you can still go if you need that last minute ingredient, toilet paper, or… that very escape. But heed caution – many of stores that would normally have abbreviated hours are closed and we’ve included a few of those stores below.
GROCERY/DRUG STORE
CLOSED: Trader Joe’s, Costco, Aldi, Sam’s Club, Binny’s Beverage Depot, Whole Foods, Mariano’s, Target, Jewel-Osco, some Starbucks, Petco, Petsmart
Joong Boo Market, Glenview
OPEN: Walgreens – Regular hours
OPEN: CVS – Regular hours which includes 24-hour stores
MEDICAL/URGENT CARE
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care:
Deerfield: 312-694-2273
Glenview: 847-475-2273
Evanston: 312-694-2273
8am-4pm no apt. necessary online check-in
NorthShore Immediate Care Center walk-ins are CLOSED on Christmas. However, certain conditions can qualify for an eVist on Christmas. Visit https://www.northshore.org/immediatecare for conditions and check-in.
RESTAURANTS (hours may vary but these places are open)
That Little French Guy, Highland Park (cafe) 8am – noon
Sun Shui, Arlington Heights 3-9pm
Yummy Bowl, Highland Park 4-8pm
Bluefish, Glenview
Happi Sushi, Highland Park 4:30-9:30pm
Phoenicia Restaurant, Highland Park
Tacos El Norte, Lake Bluff
Simply Thai Sushi, Northbrook
Denny’s
Dunkin’
IHOP: hours vary
Burger King
McDonald’s
Starbucks: 7am-4pm store hours vary per location, some Starbucks closed
YES, PIZZA PLACES ARE CLOSED
ACTIVITIES… well….
Get those endorphins up by taking a hike! Visit Lake County Forest Preserve and Cook County Forest Preserve for trail options
Home light tour in Sauganash, Chicago
Gorton’s Yuletide Tour of Lights
Brookfield Zoo 10am-5pm
Lincoln Park Zoo 10am-5pm
Chicago North Shore Moms wishes you and your family a very warm, happy and safe Christmas 2020! **remember to ☎️ or 📲 before heading out. Thank you, I am so thankful for all of you amazing parents!
