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Veterans Day Family Activities

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

Celebrate Veterans Day with us! Join our family-friendly drop-in activities honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans. Learn more about the experiences of veterans and create a letter or card for veterans participating in Honor Flight Chicago. Come together to learn, connect, and show appreciation for those who served our nation. Scouting Group Activity...

Included in general admission

Veterans Day Celebration

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

United States Armed Forces veterans and their families are invited to join the North Berwyn Park District in celebration and memorium at our inaugural Veterans Day Ceremony. Highlights include: Guest Speakers and presentations of colors. All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Free

Veterans Day Program: Smoky the War Dog

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

On Veterans Day, listen to Adrian Brigham tell the story of one of the most decorated dogs in history for her service during WWII. Smoky was found trapped in an abandoned foxhole in Papua New Guinea and went on to become the best mascot of the South Pacific, the world’s first official Therapy Dog of...

Free

Health Fair

Community Recreation Center (Wheeling) 100 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Explore and learn about the many different health and wellness resources available in your community. Bought to you by the combined efforts of local businesses and organizations, this event will have something for the whole family.

Free

Dinosaur Dig

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Calling all young paleontologists! Come learn about dinosaurs and fossils with us as we dig for our very own. Recommended age: 7-11 years

Free

Teen Cooking Class

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park, IL, United States

We're teaming up with the Forest Park Public Library to bring you a brand new teen cooking class and we're kicking it off with one of the greats, a Philly Cheese Steak! Spots are limited so head over to https://bit.ly/TeenCookingNov2023

Free
Event Series Builders and Makers Week

Builders and Makers Week

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

During Builders and Makers Week, children will be able to build with different kinds of materials and tools including little wooden blocks for tots. Kids of all ages can explore, build, and tinker while developing fine and gross motor skills. Boat Building, Parachute Construction, Fort Building, 3 Little Pig House Making, a Maker Space and...

Included in general admission

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