From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the...
Experience model trains depicting the famous Polar Express from Chicago T-Trak, a group of railroad modelers that run N-scale trains on modular layouts. No Registration required.
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
Families, make a tasty treat with us around a campfire. Activities include a s’more-themed craft, a story trail, guided walks, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Some activities are weather-dependent. Drop in.
Show us your best cookie decorating skills! Come decorate some sweet treats for a chance to win:$25 Visa Gift Card / ¡Muéstranos tus mejores habilidades para decorar galletas! Ven a...
Unlock the magic of the holiday season by stopping by to visit Santa and sharing your dreams and wishes with him. Capture a priceless moment with the jolly old man...
Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday at the West Branch Library. We’ll enjoy stories, food and share a piñata! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Make a simple craft you can give as a gift. Do you need a last-minute gift for a friend or relative? Come by the Library and make a simple craft...
Build and play using the Library’s big blue blocks. Drop in.
Explore twentieth-century collages in the work of artists across the globe, including Romare Bearden, Arturo Herrera, Karel Lodr, Hannah Höch and Marie Zoe Greene-Mercier. Then, create your own collages and...
OH NO! MISSING ELVES!! All of our 100 Elves are missing! Can you help us find them? Registration Required* / ¡OH NO! LOS DUENDES!! ¡Faltan todos nuestros 100 duendes! ¿Nos...
Get in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Blodgett houses,...
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.
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