Celebrate Winter Solstice
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesLet’s light up this dark night with stories and a craft!
Free
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Winter Solstice Story Time
Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCelebrate the longest night of the year with hot chocolate and story time about animals in winter. Be sure to bring a plush-animal friend to snuggle with. Pajamas are encouraged! After story time, participants will make a craft, explore real furs, and learn how animals survive winter.
$7 – $10
Calico Critters Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesAre 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
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesParticipate in the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for a night full of indoor crafts, cookies, and hot cocoa. The event will conclude with an outdoor hunt for candy canes under the moonlight. Don't forget to bring your own flashlight or headlamp. Prizes will be awarded to those who find the special candy canes. The event...
$10 – $15
Jefferson Singers: Chorus Performance
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United StatesTalented singers from Jefferson Junior High will take the Woodridge Library by storm for a festive 30-minute performance. Join the chorus students for cookies and hot cocoa after the finale. No registration this year. General admission seating.
Free
Hot Chocolate Tasting
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesSince the weather outside is frightful, but warm drinks are so delightful, we know just the place for you to go! We're hosting a hot chocolate tasting in partnership with Pilot Pete's Coffee. Mingle with the community as you sample different gourmet hot chocolates - all hand-crafted by Pilot Pete's. You can also enter a...
Free
Winter Around the World
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesCome 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
Candy Cane Hunt – FULL
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesSearch for hundreds of hidden candy canes, create a candy cane-inspired craft project, and enjoy story time before heading outdoors for the hunt. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will be held inside at the recreation center. In addition to the regular candy canes, there will be special candy canes that lead to an...
$10 – $15
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