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STEM Fest

Various Locations IL, United States

Join Bright Horizons for their STEM Fest family event! What do magnets, blocks, and smiles have in common? They’re all part of STEM learning at Bright Horizons®. Partake in hands-on STEM activities with your child at STEM Fest on November 7- all are welcome!  Find an event near you: https://bright.site/4dI24W9

Free

Family Reading Dragons Night

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Family Reading Night is taking to the skies! Attend a special storytime, complete crafts and nibble on snacks before signing the kids up for our new reading program, Reading Dragons & Friends! (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult) Family Reading Night is taking to the skies! Celebrate the importance of reading as a family at this...

Free

Family Flashlight Walk

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Kick off November with a brisk evening walk through Kimball Hill Park from 5:30-7pm! Bring your flashlights and stop for a craft, glow stick fun and autumn activities along the way. To usher in the season of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting non-perishable goods for local families in need at the start of the walk....

Santa’s Arrival at Woodfield Mall

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Be the first to see Santa at Woodfield Mall as he continues the tradition of parading around the mall being led by Conant High School.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Explore and Discover Together: Express Yourself with Beads

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

Did you know that people have been using beads for more than 120,000 years? Learn how people throughout the world use beads, then craft a simple sewn-bead framed artwork perfect for gift-giving. Best for ages 4-11 with an adult. Children will use large beads with burlap and plastic needles for their creations. If they prefer,...

Free

Family Game Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to play some games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with an adult

Free

Lemont High School STEM Night

Lemont High School 800 Porter Street, Lemont, United States

The library will be at this free, all-ages event held at Lemont High School (800 Porter Street), which will feature numerous STEM stations and food vendors.

Free

Bilingual Storytime en Espanol: Salta para Cuentos

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Un cuento muy especial en español e inglés que incluye historias, música y actividades. TR A very special storytime in both Spanish and English including stories, music, and activities. TR Este mes estaremos haciendo una hora de cuentos muy especial no solo en un idioma, sino en DOS. Únase a Miss Stephanie y Miss Lynna...

Free

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