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Event Series 1890’s Holiday Candle Making

1890’s Holiday Candle Making

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the sweet life as you learn to make candy confections with an heirloom recipe on a wood-burning stove in a historic farmhouse. We’ll see how nature and candy-making connect when flavored oils distilled from plants from the farm’s garden combine with syrup derived from corn. All ages. Free. No registration.

Free
Event Series 1890’s Holiday Candle Making

1890’s Holiday Candle Making

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the sweet life as you learn to make candy confections with an heirloom recipe on a wood-burning stove in a historic farmhouse. We’ll see how nature and candy-making connect when flavored oils distilled from plants from the farm’s garden combine with syrup derived from corn. All ages. Free. No registration.

Free
Event Series Arbor Reading Adventures

Arbor Reading Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Purchase day-of tickets in advance of the program at The Morton Arboretum’s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. We’ll read nature-based stories, make a craft, and then head outside for a short adventure walk. The program is 45 minutes long. Themes change...

$5

Event Series Arbor Reading Adventures

Arbor Reading Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Purchase day-of tickets in advance of the program at The Morton Arboretum’s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. We’ll read nature-based stories, make a craft, and then head outside for a short adventure walk. The program is 45 minutes long. Themes change...

$5

Gingerbread House Creations

Baker Community Center 101 S 2nd Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Goody gumdrops! Create the ultimate architectural masterpiece while listening to holiday tunes during this fun D-I-Y event. Using a made-from-scratch house frame, graham crackers, frosting and colorful candies, you and your child will be all smiles decorating and celebrating with this holiday tradition. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an...

$30

Blankets for Teens

Fry Family YMCA 2120 W. 95th Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Brighten the hospital rooms of teens with cozy blankets that will help them feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar place.

$12
Event Series Create A Gem Tree

Create A Gem Tree

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Join In A Twist artists to learn how to make beautiful small trees using gemstones and wire. If you can count, you can join! The artists work with all ages to make these beautiful trees to take home. They never need water and make a great gift.

$20
Event Series Create A Gem Tree

Create A Gem Tree

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Join In A Twist artists to learn how to make beautiful small trees using gemstones and wire. If you can count, you can join! The artists work with all ages to make these beautiful trees to take home. They never need water and make a great gift.

$20

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