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Veterans Day Celebration

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

To honor the men and women who have proudly served our nation, the Chicago Zoological Society invites the public to a special Veterans Day ceremony at Brookfield Zoo's Discovery Center. Schedule of Activities at Discovery Center: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - A display of military memorabilia and vehicles - Learn about the Cook County...

Included in general admission

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

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Join us as we honor all veterans, their families and friends. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the Colors, as well as present a very special Armed Services Flag Presentation. Speeches and military music will also be included in our celebration. Lunch will be served before the program. This is sure to...

Free

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 5K

Mayfair Park Mayfair & Wakefield Streets, Westchester, IL, United States

The Veterans 5K is a Run/Walk 5K open for all ages held on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The race will begin at 8:00AM.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs.

$35 – $45

Veterans Day Observance

Lisle Veterans Memorial 4721 Center Avenue, Lisle, IL, United States

The Lisle Park District in collaboration with Lisle VFW Post #5696 and the Lisle Woodridge Fire Protection District presents Lisle's Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on Sunday, November 12 at the Lisle Veterans Memorial located on the grounds of The Museums at Lisle Station Park. Please help us honor all those who have served and fought...

Free

Thanksgiving Family Fun

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Bring for family for Thanksgiving Family Storytime fun. Space is limited, so please register online or call the Children's Department at 331-808-3568 to register your child.

Free

How to Catch a Turkey

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

After reading a very funny story, How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace, we will team up with our family and use our imagination to create a turkey trap out of recycled materials. If you catch a turkey, please do NOT bring it to the library!

Free

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