Boredom Busters
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesEnjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.
Free
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Stay and Play: Thankful Feast
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesWe're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families. Children can learn about their world and have hands-on fun exploring specially themed toys and activities. We'll create a child-size world that's the perfect space...
Free
Train Tuesday Story Time
Bensenville Railroad Museum 16W680 Grand Avenue, Bensenville, United StatesDrop in every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a FREE train story, train table play-time and train coloring sheets. Perfect for little ones and home-schoolers! Groups of six or more, please schedule in advance.
Free
Fantastical Fall Forest
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesYou're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!
Included in general admission
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Thanksgiving Table Crafts
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesSet your Thanksgiving table with a few special, festive touches! We will be making a fun felt pumpkin pie table runner and kraft paper silverware bag with autumn leaf place cards.
Free
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Free
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United StatesMacerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...
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