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Meet Harry Potter

Downtown Batavia

Stop by Arlo.Hendrix to meet the beloved fictional character, Harry Potter for Wizard Weekend! This event is a dream come true for Harry Potter fans, as they will have the chance to get up close and personal with the wizarding world's hero. Take a photo, grab an autograph and take home a vinyl sticker! This...

Free

Mario Party LIVE: End of Summer Reading Bash

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Drop in and meet all your favorite Mario characters, LIVE and in person. Pose for photos with our costumed characters and play a ton of live Mario mini-games. Don't miss our biggest, most exciting event of the summer.

Free

Event Series Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Various Locations IL, United States

Come meet Mirabel Madrigal from the movie Encanto! Mirabel will lead us in a storytime and dance party. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s). ** Caregiver required. This is a ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Children's Reference Desk on a first-come, first-served basis 30...

Free

Soar with Sonic

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Register early for a discounted rate! Join us for a morning of fun with Sonic! Participants will get to meet and interact with Sonic while they bounce and play in our inflatable jump houses and obstacle course. All participants must be accompanied by a paying adult. Register early for a discounted rate!

$8
Event Series Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Various Locations IL, United States

Come meet Mirabel Madrigal from the movie Encanto! Mirabel will lead us in a storytime and dance party. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s). ** Caregiver required. This is a ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Children's Reference Desk on a first-come, first-served basis 30...

Free

Event Series Harry Potter Wizarding World Party

Harry Potter Wizarding World Party

Princess Party by MC 57 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Experience the magic of Harry Potter like never before at the Wizarding World Party. This fully decorated and immersive experience is designed to transport you to the world of Hogwarts and its secrets. With plenty of fun for kids and parents alike, you won’t want to miss this event. You may meet some of your...

$35

Santa’s Arrival at Woodfield Mall

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Be the first to see Santa at Woodfield Mall as he continues the tradition of parading around the mall being led by Conant High School Band. We will also have crafts, coloring and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Santa Arrival Celebration

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, November 11th in Macy's Court. Santa will arrive by Fox Valley Express Train, and make his way to his “Peanuts Christmas Experience with Santa” home near Macy’s. The "Peanuts Christmas Experience with Santa" is a walk-through, interactive set inspired by the “Peanuts” comic strip and the holiday...

Free

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