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The Shortest Day Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Let's welcome back the sun today on the winter solstice. Together we'll enjoy music and a story, and we'll hand-roll beeswax candles to cheerfully light the short days of winter. On December 21, we are at the point in earth's journey around the sun where we see the least amount of sunlight, even though we're...

Free
Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as part of our extended hours November 17 - December 23.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free

Celebrate Winter Solstice

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Let’s light up this dark night with stories and a craft!

Free

Calico Critters Party

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

Are you a fan of Calico Critters or other fuzzy critters? Join us for some critter fun! There will be fun activities, snacks to eat, and Bingo with many prizes to win! Ages 3-8 with a caregiver. Registration required.

Free

Winter Around the World

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

Come celebrate the holiday season with us and get cozy with a cup of hot cocoa. We will learn how winter holidays are observed all over the world, make a nice craft to take home, and have cute props to take lots of holiday pictures. Get ready for lots of holiday fun!

Free

Narwhal and Jelly Party

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Do you love the Narwhal and Jelly comics? Are waffles your super weakness? This is the party for you! We'll celebrate this super series with games, crafts, and more.

Free

HO-HO-Home Visit with Santa

Various Locations IL, United States

One of our most popular events is back for the holidays! 💚A personalized visit with Santa 🎄30 minutes of holiday cheer to get everyone in the spirit, right from the comfort of your home! This is will be a photo opportunity like no other. Let the magic of the North Pole come to you! ⛄Our...

$275

Winter BINGO

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

Do you love BINGO? So do we! Join us for an hour of wintery fun! All materials will be provided, and prizes will be available while supplies last.

Free

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