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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 Arboretumโ€™s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. Weโ€™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 Arboretumโ€™s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. Weโ€™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 Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE With festive holiday music playing in the background, decorate your very own gingerbread house. Pizza and refreshments will be served as you spend time with your friends selecting the perfect combination of candies and icing to decorate your house. Gingerbread houses will be preassembled. Parents are welcome to stay and assist. 

$30 โ€“ $37
Event Series Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE With festive holiday music playing in the background, decorate your very own gingerbread house. Pizza and refreshments will be served as you spend time with your friends selecting the perfect combination of candies and icing to decorate your house. Gingerbread houses will be preassembled. Parents are welcome to stay and assist. 

$30 โ€“ $37

Storytime and Crafts

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Join us at the museum for some great crafts and stories!

Free

Letters to Santa

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Santa Clause is coming to town! Come write a letter to Santa to send off to the North Pole.

Free

Little Helpers Workshop

Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Park District elves have been asked by Santa get get some helping hands to make sure he is ready for his big night of deliveries! Participants will rotate through stations including toy testing, games, crafts and special treats for Santa to pack into his sleigh. Is your little helper ready for...

$22 โ€“ $27

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