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Tis the Season

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

'Tis the Season to be jolly and of course; to join the park district for our 'Tis the Season holiday event! Get into the holiday spirit by decorating cookies, making...

Free

Holiday Gift Show

Rainbow Falls Waterpark and Community Center 200 Rev Morrison Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Crafters, DYIers and Small Business Owners will display their talents at our Holiday Gift Show. Shop up to 30 vendors showcasing items for home decor, jewelry, accessories and dozens of...

Free

Winter Community Resources Event

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Please join us for a community resource fair, attendees will be able to receive new coats (youth sizes only, while supplies last) and other items such as hats, gloves, etc....

Free

Winter Fest

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

It’s a family favorite! Celebrate the season at a fun event that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Bundle up and join us for a very special...

Holiday Art and Craft Market

Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission. No registration.

Free

Holiday Family Fun

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us Saturday, December 9th from 1-3pm for some holiday fun! Enjoy face painting, balloon sculptures, holiday crafts for kids and a...

Free

Winter Fest at Oak Brook

Guidepost Montessori (Oak Brook) 1745 w. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, United States

Please Join us for a Winter Fest at Guidepost Montessori at Oak Brook! Enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season with your child. Event will include a Cookie Decorating...

Free

Annual Menorah Lighting with Chabad Lincoln Park

NEWCITY 1457 North Halsted Street, Chicago, United States

Celebrate Hanukkah at NEWCITY! Menorah Lighting | DJ Ken's Disco Party | Arts & Crafts | Jelly Donuts & Latkes | Adult Beverages Join us for a dazzling celebration of...

Free

Holiday Magic: Hot Cocoa, Mingle, and Holiday Gift Making

Guidepost Montessori (Oak Brook) 1745 w. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, United States

Come join us and enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season with your child! Sip an indulgent cup of cocoa while working together to make gifts for family and...

Free
Event Series Latin American Marketplace

Latin American Marketplace

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

Mark your calendars, the DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting the Midwest's largest artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall from December 16 to 17. Find authentic, unique and rare...

Free
Event Series Train Museum Open House

Train Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Come to Veteran’s Park and explore the Bensenville Train Museum! The train will be open one Saturday per month with drop-in hours from noon to 4 p.m. Explore the history...

Free
Event Series Latin American Marketplace

Latin American Marketplace

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

Mark your calendars, the DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting the Midwest's largest artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall from December 16 to 17. Find authentic, unique and rare...

Free

Posada, Stories, and Crafts

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

Join us on Sunday, December 17th between noon and 4pm at Center Stage in the Fox Valley Mall. We will have all type of fun activities for your children. Children...

Free

Early Literacy Expo

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to the Aurora Public Library District’s 2nd Annual Early Literacy Expo! At this event, the library will connect families with valuable resources in the community, including Preschools and Daycares....

Frozen Fest

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Your favorite Frozen characters are visiting Lake Ellyn Park! Enjoy some hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, and a photo opportunity with the characters. Frozen Fest is free, but registration is required...

Free

Chicago Travel and Adventure Show

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, United States

America’s Favorite Travel Show, the Travel & Adventure Show, opens its 2024 season in Chicago Jan. 13-14 for the 19th year at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. This year’s...

$18 – $26

Winterfest

Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca, United States

Activites: - Iceless Skating Rink - Winter Scavenger Hunt - Crafts - Hot Cocoa - S'mores Demonstrations: - World Class Ice Sculpture - Ice Carving - Free Spirit Siberian Rescue...

Free

Preschool Fair

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Talk to local organizations about preschool learning opportunities and enrollment.

Free

Preschool Information Fair

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

It's never too early to start looking for the right preschool or childcare. Drop in and meet teachers and providers from more than 30 local programs. You're invited to ask...

Free

Preschool Fair

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Parents, drop in for light refreshments and learn about different options for preschool in the Lemont area. Childcare will be provided by volunteers while parents are in the program.

Free

Preschool Fair

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For parents. Looking for a quality daycare or preschool in the area? Drop by to chat with representatives from local schools to find the right fit for your child.

Free

Science Fair

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Learn and explore at our annual Science Fair. Families are invited to learn and explore at our Science Fair. The open-house format features stations from FrogLady Presentations, DuPage Children’s Museum,...

Free

Early Learning Provider Meet and Greet

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

Are you starting to think about preschool programs or child care for your little one? Discover what's out there and meet centers and family child care programs in Oak Park,...

Free

Preschool Open House

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Parents and caregivers can learn about prospective preschools, daycares and home daycares in the area. Representatives from each preschool and daycare will be on hand to answer your questions and...

Free

Trail Blazers Preschool Open House

Weiss Community Center 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, United States

Come meet our amazing Early Childhood teachers, tour the classroom and see what the Trail Blazers Program is all about. Priority registration will take place at Open House for 2024-2025...

Free

Preschool Open House

Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Welcome to our Preschool! We believe that children learn best through play. Our experienced staff guides children through weekly emergent topics, providing rich, process-based activities for them to explore. Our...

Free

Illinois Reads Book Festival

Westmont High School 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont, United States

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Illinois Reading Council will host the Illinois Reads Book Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont,...

Free
Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become...

Winter Warm-Up at Bright Horizons

Various Locations IL, United States

It's time for family fun at Winter Warm-Up! On February 9th, bring your family and friends to a Bright Horizons center near you for movement and wellness activities and get...

Free
Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become...

Lunar New Year

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with activities themed around the Asian holiday, including craft activities, delicious snacks, a Lunar New Year storytime, and more! Registration required for Storytimes.   For...

Free
Event Series Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Experience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features winter hikes, outdoor games, s'mores and cocoa around the fire, ice fishing demonstrations, indoor winter ecology activities, dogsled demonstrations...

$3 – $12

Fins and Feathers Fest

Lions Park (Mount Prospect) 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

On SUNDAY, February 11th, The Guppy Guy and the Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Fish Club will be hosting the Fins and Feathers Fest in Mount Prospect, Illinois from 10-1pm. This...

Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become...

Event Series Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Experience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features winter hikes, outdoor games, s'mores and cocoa around the fire, ice fishing demonstrations, indoor winter ecology activities, dogsled demonstrations...

$3 – $12

Preschool Open House

Various Locations IL, United States

New parents interested in registering for Schaumburg Park District's fall 2024-2025 preschool program are invited to attend! Visit al three of our preschool sites (Pat Shephard, Bock and Meineke), visit...

Craft Fair

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

All Ages may browse and purchase homemade crafts from STC High School students!

Free

Lunar New Year Celebration

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

Together with the Xilin Association, Fox Valley will welcome the Year of the Dragon with a fun-filled Lunar New Year celebration. Throughout the free event, there will be cultural activities,...

Free

Winterfest

Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

Break your cabin fever and experience winter on the prairie. Adopt-A-Husky will be at the Bartlett Nature Center, 20254 W. Stearns Road, with their teams of Siberian Huskies and Sleds....

Free

Fire and Ice

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Let your imagination wander as you stroll along the streets of The Promenade and revel in the entertainmentβ€”fire jugglers, twisters, and captivating mini shows on The Row and South Sandburg...

Free

Winter Wonderland

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Some parties are worth melting for! This warm hug of a celebration will feature games, crafts, and a visit from a familiar snowman. The cold never bothered us anyway at...

Free

Wild Fest

Dellwood Community Center 1811 S Lawrence Avenue, Lockport, United States

Featuring: Wolf, Crocodile, Sloth, Bats, Lynx, Opossum, Skunks, Armadillo, Owl, Hawk, Falcon, Cavy, Fennec Fox, Lizards, Snakes Hedgehog, Macaw, & MORE! Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Kids | FREE Ages...

$5 – $10

Winter Carnival

Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

GAMES - PRIZES - BOUNCE HOUSE - LOADS OF FUN Join us for some WINTER FUN!

$9

Preschool Open House

Community Recreation Center (Wheeling) 100 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Families will have the opportunity to meet leadership staff, learn about the preschool curriculum and tour the outstanding facilities and amenities.    

Free

District 23 Family Library Night

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

District 23 families are invited to spend time building an alien, decorating and eating an out of this world cookie, making a reading magnet and listening to Dr. Angelaccio Superintendent...

Free

Neighborhood Festival Celebration

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! We'll have activities throughout the 1st floor, celebrating Geneva's community spirit.

Free

St. Patrick’s Day at Medinah

Connolly Recreation Center 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, United States

Celebrate one of the biggest holidays of the year early with us! Adults can purchase craft beer, as the kiddies can enjoy green milk. St. Patrick's Day crafts, games, and...

$5 – $9

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