Events Calendar

Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Winter Bingo and Hot Chocolate

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Get out of the cold and enjoy some hot chocolate, play Bingo, and win some prizes! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free
Event Series $1 Movie Mondays

$1 Movie Mondays

Paramount Theatre 23 E. Galena, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy the classics of modern cinema on the magnificent two-story screen at Paramount Theatre…for the incredibly low price of just $1 per ticket! Buy tickets at the door. Cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions available for purchase. Credit/debit cards accepted at concessions. Movies and showtimes are subject to change. Please check back here for...

$1

Winter Bingo and Hot Chocolate

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

Get out of the cold and enjoy some hot chocolate, play Bingo, and win some prizes! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free

Almost New Year’s Disco

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Boogie the day away with a craft, plenty of dancing and a special countdown to celebrate the upcoming New Year. Ages 2-6. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required. Sessions begin at 10:00am or 11:00am.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

NYE Pajama Party

Naperville Yard 1607 Legacy Cir, Naperville, IL, United States

Activities include inflatables, playtower, field games, coloring station & more! Ring in the New Year with a 12:00PM juice box countdown (juice boxes will be provided at check in) Socks required. Socks can be purchased for $3. Parent supervision required. Walk ins allowed. Online registration closes Monday, December 30th at 11:59pm. $15 per child with...

$15 – $20

Noon Year’s Eve

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

On December 31, 2024, dress your festive best and join us for the last PLAY date of 2024. Come count down to 2025 at Wonder Works! Our family friendly New Year’s celebration will include a balloon drop, full access to the museum, a new year’s art project, encounters with costumed characters, and a fun photo...

$30

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Call for more info.

Free

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt and Craft

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Complete the scavenger hunt and for a craft to take home or complete in the library. All Ages. Drop-in.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.

Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.