Winter Break-Out Adventure
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River ForestSchool is out! Join us for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing hikes, tracking, shelter building and other winter activities.
Free
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Events Calendar
Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
The Shortest Day Party
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectLet's welcome back the sun today on the winter solstice. Together we'll enjoy music and a story, and we'll hand-roll beeswax candles to cheerfully light the short days of winter....
Free
Free Thursday Evenings
Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, AuroraCelebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as...
Free
Celebrate Winter Solstice
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonLet’s light up this dark night with stories and a craft!
Free
Winter Solstice Story Time
Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, BolingbrookCelebrate the longest night of the year with hot chocolate and story time about animals in winter. Be sure to bring a plush-animal friend to snuggle with. Pajamas are encouraged!...
$7 – $10
Calico Critters Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkAre you a fan of Calico Critters or other fuzzy critters? Join us for some critter fun! There will be fun activities, snacks to eat, and Bingo with many prizes...
Free
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen EllynParticipate in the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for a night full of indoor crafts, cookies, and hot cocoa. The event will conclude with an outdoor hunt for candy canes under...
$10 – $15
Jefferson Singers: Chorus Performance
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeTalented singers from Jefferson Junior High will take the Woodridge Library by storm for a festive 30-minute performance. Join the chorus students for cookies and hot cocoa after the finale....
Free
Hot Chocolate Tasting
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgSince the weather outside is frightful, but warm drinks are so delightful, we know just the place for you to go! We're hosting a hot chocolate tasting in partnership with...
Free
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