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Snow Tubing at Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve is Back Open This Year!
Want an awesome alternative to sledding? Head to Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville for a thrilling day of tubing. After being closed for the 2024-2025 winter season, we’re excited to share…
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Upcoming Events
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Storytime at the Illinois Aviation Museum
Illinois Aviation Museum 130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook
Free
Winter Wonderland
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park
Included in general admission
Week of Events
November 30, 2025
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Bloomingdale Makers Market
November 30, 2025
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Thanksgiving Week of Play
Thanksgiving Week of Play
Enjoy extra programming at the Chicago Children's Museum.
Included in general admission
November 30, 2025
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Young Artists Pop Up
December 1, 2025
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
December 1, 2025
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Craft Noodles
December 1, 2025
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Golden December at Volo Museum
Golden December at Volo Museum
Visitors ages 55 and older will receive a FREE Platinum Pass upgrade.
$24.95
December 2, 2025
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Drop-In Craft
December 2, 2025
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Model Train Day
Model Train Day
Enjoy a train-themed day of special programming at the museum.
Included in general admission
December 2, 2025
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Pop-in Play
December 3, 2025
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Adaptive Play Time
Adaptive Play Time
Pre-registration is required for this special sensory-friendly play session.
Included in general admission
December 3, 2025
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
Free
December 3, 2025
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime
Enjoy bilingual programming with stories and songs in both English and Spanish.
Free
December 4, 2025
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Wrap holiday gifts, explore insta-snow, and play in special winter-themed activities.
Included in general admission
December 4, 2025
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Developmental Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative
Developmental Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative
Visit the library for a developmental screening session hosted by the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative and Glenbard Parents as Teachers.
Free
December 4, 2025
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Explore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
Free
December 5, 2025
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Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
Bring the whole family for a fun photo opportunity with the Grinch, purchase hand-crafted items, and more.
Free
December 5, 2025
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Wrap holiday gifts, explore insta-snow, and play in special winter-themed activities.
Included in general admission
December 5, 2025
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NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest
December 6, 2025
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Pancake Breakfast With Santa
Pancake Breakfast With Santa
Join the Geneva Lions Club for their annual event which includes free photos with Santa. More details to come.
December 6, 2025
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club hosts their annual pancake breakfast with Santa.
$8
December 6, 2025
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Cookie Walk and Craft Fair