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Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville

We're celebrating International Games Month with a full day of programs celebrating all things gaming. Play games from around the world, join in a few rounds of Bingo, test your...

Animation Celebration

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago

Are you an animation fan? Do you want to learn more about hand-drawn, computer based, 3-D animation? JOIN US for a day dedicated to celebrating the art of animation with...

$12

Howliday Parade

River Bend Community Park (St Charles) Courier & Geneva Aves, St Charles

Ho, Ho, Ho. Merry Woofmas! Bring your festive furry friend out for the ulti-mutt winter event! Enjoy activities with onsite doggie vendors while leisurely walking along a 1/2 mile trail....

$5

Fox Valley Reading Council Family Reading Day

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Join us for storytime fun as stories from celebrated Illinois authors are shared. The Fox Valley Reading Council will share goodie bags and other prizes.

Free

Family Event: Native American Heritage Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago

Did you know that Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Indigenous populations in the US, with more than 65,000 Native Americans living in the metropolitan area? Join...

Included in general admission

Arts Showcase

Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

Get a head start with your holiday shopping... -CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR -KIDS HOLIDAY SHOPPING BOUTIQUE -SILENT AUCTION ...and enjoy the -COMPETITION DANCE TEAM PERFORMANCES 110 W CAMP MCDONALD ROAD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS...

Event Series Winterfest Art Market

Winterfest Art Market

Downtown Batavia

Fine artists and artisans selling. handmade, vintage, and repurposed items will be featured throughout 150 First Street, Water Street Studios, and Hearth & Hammer. The event will have drinks, food,...

Free

Veterans Day Procession

Downtown Aurora Aurora

The City of Aurora recognizes the dedication of local military service men and women that have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Procession and Ceremony on Saturday, November...

Free

Veterans Day Ceremony

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst

Join the City of Elmhurst on Veterans Day at a ceremony to pay tribute and express our gratitude to the courageous men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving...

Veterans Day Ceremony

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard

The 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Common Park Sunken Garden. Please join us in honoring our Veterans who have...

Free

Woodridge VFW Veterans Day Memorial Event

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Woodridge VFW Post 1578 will hold its Veterans Day service on Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. on the main floor of the Woodridge Public Library. The Woodridge Library is...

Andertoons: Critter Collectors

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

We’re going to create and draw our very own collectible cartoon critters based our your suggestions! 14 legs? Sure! 7 tails? Why not! 3 glowing-the-dark hypnotizing laser eyes?! OK, that...

Free

Veterans Day Celebration

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

To honor the men and women who have proudly served our nation, the Chicago Zoological Society invites the public to a special Veterans Day ceremony at Brookfield Zoo's Discovery Center....

Included in general admission

Veterans Day Family Activities

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Celebrate Veterans Day with us! Join our family-friendly drop-in activities honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans. Learn more about the experiences of veterans and create a letter or...

Included in general admission

Veterans Day Celebration

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

Join us as we honor all veterans, their families and friends. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the Colors, as well as present a very special Armed...

Free

Baton Twirling Workshop

Roos Recreation Center 7329 W. Harrison St, Forest Park

Join us for this FREE Baton Twirling Workshop led by Carol Lites, who has 40+ years of twirling instruction experience, and come find out why our participants can't get enough!...

Free

Hot Cider Stroll

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook

Enjoy a guided stroll through the woods with an experienced Naturalist and a hot cider in hand. Later, cuddle up by the fire or play some lawn games! Be sure...

Free

Veterans Day Celebration

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn

United States Armed Forces veterans and their families are invited to join the North Berwyn Park District in celebration and memorium at our inaugural Veterans Day Ceremony. Highlights include: Guest...

Free

Veterans Day Program: Smoky the War Dog

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

On Veterans Day, listen to Adrian Brigham tell the story of one of the most decorated dogs in history for her service during WWII. Smoky was found trapped in an...

Free
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