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Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Explore hands-on activities with your little one and mingle with other caregivers during this special play group. Enjoy different play experiences at each session! For ages 0-5; siblings welcome. Caregiver...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the...

Included in general admission
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month...

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...

Wings of Fire Party

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Celebrate all things dragons while completing crafts and activities based on the popular book series. The newest book in the graphic novel version of the series will be out on...

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Game

Ready, Set, Game

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.

Free

Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst

Join Elmhurst Park District to kick off the holiday season in Wilder Park! We'll count down to the lighting of the community trees that surround the park and enjoy holiday...

Holiday Open House

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

Ring in the holidays at the Library with a night of music, crafts, treats, puppet plays, Santa, and merriment for all ages. Registrations for Santa sessions will start on Nov.1...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland Walk

Winter Wonderland Walk

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester

Two evenings filled with memories, magic, and wonder. Take a stroll and enjoy the crisp seasonal air, twinkling lights, special guests, refreshments and much, much more. Cameras, strollers and wagons...

Free

A Winter Wonderland

Rolling Meadows Historical Museum 3100 W Central Road, Rolling Meadows

The ceremonial lighting of Rolling Meadows’ Holiday Tree will be one of many highlights taking place during the City’s 2024 Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 5th. Join fellow community members...

Free

Tree Lighting Festival

Hillside Village Hall 425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside

Santa will flip the switch that will make tress at the Courtyard come alive with thousands of beautiful lights. Free Sleigh Ride rom 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Gifts for children, while...

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