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Event Series Second Saturday Family Program

Second Saturday Family Program

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

For those who aren’t ready to attend in-person programs yet, we’ve created kid-friendly packets of crafts and activities related to Cantigny and the McCormick family. Supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. On the Second Saturday of each month, March through November, McCormick House staff presents a drop-in family program. No registration...

Free

Christmas Crafting from Grandma’s Kitchen

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED Create popcorn garlands, tree trimmings, simmering citrus potpourri, cards, and gifts featuring grandma’s favorite recipes in conjunction with the Museum’s Grandma’s Kitchen exhibit which is on display through May 2023. Join us individually or bring the whole family for an afternoon of hands-on holiday crafting with the Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois....

$5 – $10

Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar

Westmont Community Center 75 East Richmond St. , Westmont, IL

All your Christmas gifts can be purchased under one roof at our annual Holly Days Gift Bazaar! You will be able to purchase everything from beautiful handmade items and one of kind ornaments, to holiday decorations, homemade goodies and specialty gifts. With a wide variety of crafters as well as homebased businesses, there is something...

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 Holiday Magic

Holiday Magic

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Celebrate seasonal holidays by creating a special craft! September 21st, October 26th, November 16th and December 14th at 3:30 pm

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

Stockings for the Troops

Naperville Naperville, IL, United States

Make stockings and fill them with love, hope and supplies for our active military.

$12

Nature Crafting for the Holidays

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. Join us to create some eco-friendly décor for the holidays using items we can find right in our own backyards! Using found things like milkweed pods, sticks, pinecones and more, we’ll do a craft together to get our imaginations working and then we’ll share ideas to help create our own holiday creations.

$5

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