Wheaton French Market
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonFresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
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Friends Holiday Book Sale
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectJust in time for the holidays! All items have been specially selected for this sale so you can find the right gift for the adults, teens, and children on your...
Free
Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraAurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16. According to the American Public...
Free
Family Yoga Storytime
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park RidgeGather your family and roll out your mat for a story and some stretches! We will do stretches and poses inspired by our picture book, while practicing breathing techniques and...
Family Explorers: Trees at Crabtree Nature Center
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonExplore different types of local trees! We will also read Before We Stood Tall by Jessica Kulekjian and Madeline Kloepper. Register. 3 Stover Rd, Barrington. Weather permitting.
T-Rexplorers
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeCelebrate DINOVEMBER with the T-Rexplorers as they bring the museum to the library! Come out and touch authentic dinosaur fossils, hear stories from their digs and see some of their...
Free
Saturday Morning Cartoon Party
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, LisleKids are invited to spend the morning with snacks and a movie. October 19: Hotel Transylvania November 16: The Goofy Movie
Free
Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops
Lowes (check your local store) ILWorkshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have...
Free
Bookmobile at Target
Target (Bolingbrook) 1188 W. Boughton Road, BolingbrookCome see Fountaindale Public Library's Bookmobile anytime between 10am-2pm, and participate in our November - National Aviation Month Program! Build and decorate your own paper airplane or answer some trivia...
Free
Saturday with Santa
Oak Park Arts District Harrison Street and Lombard Avenue, Oak ParkJoin us for Saturday with Santa on November 16 in the Arts District! Enjoy a fun-filled day with these fun special events: Pictures with Santa and Toy Drive -@ Jamilla...
Free
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, RosemontMacerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...
Dudes and Donuts
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, LemontCome for the donuts, stay for the conversation. Bring the kiddos for activities and coloring, have a donut, and chat with other dudes about whatever comes to mind.
Free
Storytime with RABBITS
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveListen to rabbit stories and meet & greet live rabbit friends. Register for only one session of this program. Sessions at 10:30am - 10:55am and 11:00am - 11:25am
Free
Free Family Holiday Movies
Glen Art Theatre 540 Crescent Boulevard, Glen EllynJoin us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!
Free
Meet Daisy From Nature Cat
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., ChicagoOur friend Daisy the bunny will be at the Nature Museum from 10:30am to 1:30pm! Stop by to meet and get your photo taken with Daisy, and then have a...
Included in general admission
Super Saturday: Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingMacaroni Soup with Miss Carole is brain food and body fuel. Educational and active music that is fun for the whole family. TR = Ticket registration. Limit: 120. Free tickets...
Free
Library Birthday Party
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynFamilies with Children. Registration is required. The Berwyn Public Library is turning 100 years old! Party with us and our friend Smarty Pants the balloon entertainer! After seeing his hilarious...
Free
Tiny Great Performances
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., NapervilleTiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects...
Included in general admission
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Santa Arrives by Helicopter
Winston Plaza (Melrose Park) 1254 Winston Plaza, Melrose ParkWinston Plaza invites the community of Melrose Park to a complimentary Holiday Event! Santa lands via helicopter at Winston Plaza on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 12pm noon sharp! Activites...
Free
We Dig Dinos
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraCelebrate Dinovember with games, dino-riffic activites, and a craft. Ages 6-11.
Free
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride
Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, WheatonEnjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...
$5
Di-November Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkSTOMP, don't run, to this di-nomite party celebrating all things Jurassic Park/World and dinosaurs. There will be snacks, activities, and prizes to win! Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years old with...
Free
Family Day: Mini Murals
Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, ElmhurstIn celebration of Rafael Blanco’s works as a public artist, fabricate a mural with various media on your own mini paper “wall”. Participants can adapt large-scale techniques to a smaller...
Included in general admission
Train Saturdays
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, WheatonThe HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that...
Free
Dinosaur Discoveries
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynLearn about T-Rexplorer’s latest dig and see authentic dinosaur bones! Arrive at 1:45 pm for a chance to meet Ranger the T-Rex just outside the library front doors! Please register...
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, NorthbrookJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Pokemon Fun
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveTrade cards, play games, talk with fellow fans, and maybe win a new pack of cards!
Free
Santa’s Arrival and Fireworks
Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Road, Deer ParkCount down with Santa as he turns on the holiday lights & enjoy a fireworks show with a finale honoring veterans. Event sponsored by The Village of Deer Park. SANTA’...
Free
Holiday Magic in Motion
The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, BolingbrookWelcome the Holiday Season with our Free Celebration! It’s time to begin celebrating the holiday season, and we have a wonderful event that’s perfect for the entire family. Enjoy Holiday...
Free
Chi-Town Skygazers
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoJoin the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all...
Free
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