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Holiday Nature Crafts

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Deck the halls with nature-inspired trim. For one day only, our craft room will be transformed into a holiday workshop. Drop in any time during business hours to enjoy holiday tunes and quality family time while creating personalized woodland decorations. This is a self-guided crafting session. Example crafts will be provided for inspiration, or you...

Free
Event Series Family Gingerbread Craft

Family Gingerbread Craft

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Take some relaxing time away from your busy holiday schedule to create an adorable gingerbread craft. Parents, kids, grandparents, aunts and uncles-- are all welcome! Register as a family/one kit per family, all supplies provided. A special guest from the North Pole will be stopping by the library’s café area for a photo opportunity. This...

Free

Holiday Art and Craft Market

Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission. No registration.

Free
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to Christmas stories in the...

$5

Taylor Swift Fan Fun

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Calling all Swifties! School-aged students through adult Taylor Swift fans are welcome to drop by and make Taylor Swift-inspired crafts including friendship bracelets, wearable buttons, and bookmarks just in time to celebrate Taylor’s birthday on 12/13.

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow and...

Included in general admission

Paper Bag Fairy Houses

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Stop by with your family to create light up paper bag houses, perfect for fairies or other small creatures! Supplies are limited to 50 participants.

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow and...

Included in general admission

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