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Holiday Magic and Tree Lighting

Downtown Bensenville IL

Magic is always in the air when the Village of Bensenville celebrates its annual Holiday Magic and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join us for our annual Holiday Magic & Tree Lighting this November 24, 2024 from 4:45 PM - 7 PM in Downtown Bensenville (located at Green and Center Street). Santa will be available to greet...

Free

Holiday Happening

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Join us as we celebrate the holidays with our Holiday Happening event!  Tree lighting celebration, Crafts, Trackless Train, Fun Activities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.

Event Series Pet Photos with Santa

Pet Photos with Santa

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

Bring your pets to pose with Santa! Your pets are part of the family too, so don't miss this fun opportunity for them to see Santa too! Sunday, November 24th from 6:30PM - 8PM Sunday, December 1st from 7:30PM - 9PM Pet Photos will be located at The Ice Palace. Photos will be taken and...

Event Series Nature Discovery Days

Nature Discovery Days

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Discover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play owl games, make an owl craft, touch owl feathers, read books about owls and more! Free, drop-in program Self-guided activity stations Designed for ages 4-10...

Free

Dino Building Stations

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

The dinosaurs have escaped! Drop by and build new dinosaur habitats to keep them in. Keva planks and blocks will be out for you to design and build your own Jurassic Park. Drop in anytime between 9:30am-4pm to celebrate Dinovember! No registration required.

Free
Event Series Boredom Busters

Boredom Busters

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

Enjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.

Free

DIY Slime

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Make some slime to take home! This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 10am and 12pm to participate. While supplies last.

Free
Event Series Fantastical Fall Forest

Fantastical Fall Forest

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

You'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!

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