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Event Series Nature Discovery Days

Nature Discovery Days

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Discover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play...

Free
Event Series Boredom Busters

Boredom Busters

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Enjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Fantastical Fall Forest

Fantastical Fall Forest

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

You're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!

Included in general admission
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont

Macerich'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...

T-Rex Tea

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

This dino-themed tea event is sure to be a roar! Enjoy a story, activity and light refreshments! Kids are encouraged to dress up in tea party attire, dinosaur costumes, or...

Free

Thanksgiving Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Celebrate Thanksgiving with us in this special storytime!

Free
Event Series Family Crafternoons

Family Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free

The Wicked Movie Premiere Party

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Celebrate the premiere of the Wicked film by participating in games and activities all about the beloved musical.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO® fans to share ideas and free build. Ages 4 and up. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by...

Free

Turkey Day Crafts

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, join us as we make turkey themed crafts to celebrate!

Free
Event Series Paws-itively Magical

Paws-itively Magical

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas. Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition that’s totally...

Digging Up Dinos

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Become a paleontologist as you dig up and assemble a T-Rex, just like Sue at The Field Museum!

Free

The Floor is Lava

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Oh no! The floor is lava in the Saeli Community Room (Large Meeting Room). Can you escape unscathed from the lava and DINOSAURS?! Find out on Tuesday, November 26th at...

Free
Event Series Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Free
Event Series Family LEGO Club

Family LEGO Club

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. Limit: 25. TR = Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services...

Free
Event Series Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Dress in comfy clothes, bring a comfy pillow or blanket, and join us for a movie! We'll have some snacks available and you're welcome to bring your own. Our sensory...

Free

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