Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a storytime about animals.
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Dog Photos with the Grinch
Itasca Softball Complex 650 N. Rohlwing Road, Itasca, United StatesFree event hosted by the Itasca Park District.
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Farmside Christmas
Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL, United StatesEnjoy Christmas festivities all afternoon at Fischer Farm.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Pictures with Santa Paws
Two Bostons Pet Boutique 103 W. Jefferson, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit Santa in Downtown Naperville for free photos.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Pet Nights with Santa benefiting PAWS Chicago
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United StatesAdvance registration is encouraged; however, walk-ins are welcome.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesReservations are recommended, but not required.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesReservations are encouraged.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesReservations are encouraged.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings through December 16, 2025.
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Santa Paws
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesCapture a holiday photo with Santa. Registration is required.
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Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a storytime about animals.
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Photos with Santa Paws
Bentley's Pet Stuff Schaumburg 1249 E Higgins Rd Unit 1, Schaumburg, United StatesCome dressed for festive photos with your four-legged friends.
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Horsin’ Around Day: National Day of the Horse at Danada
Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSee the horses and learn about their care at this free event.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Santa Paws is Coming to Town
Downtown BataviaHosted by Red Hive Market. Reservations not required. $15 per family.
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Live Reptile Meet and Greet Sunday
Every 2nd Sunday of the month, head to the brand-new live reptile exhibit at Jurassic Gardens for an unforgettable, hands-on experience with Scale World Order.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesReservations are encouraged.
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Dog Photos with the Grinch
Itasca Softball Complex 650 N. Rohlwing Road, Itasca, United StatesFree event hosted by the Itasca Park District.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesReservations are encouraged.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings through December 16, 2025.
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Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a storytime about animals.
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Reptile Rodeo
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesVisit the library to meet snakes and reptiles.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Feeding Time at Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about feeding time with the salamanders, snakes, and other residents of the nature center.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a storytime about animals.
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Mammals and More
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesLearn about mammals with special programming at the library.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet the animals at Crabtree Nature Center.
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Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about feeding time with the museum's animals.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet the animals at Crabtree Nature Center.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
Free
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