Annual Turkey Trot Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday hike.
Free
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Holiday Walk
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynBefore you head downtown for the Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk and tree lighting, come to the library! Enjoy performances by Music Institute of Chicago Virtuoso Strings, Bellas Artes School of Music, harpist Dawn Bishop, and others. Apple cider donated by Trader Joeโs and light refreshments will be provided.
Free
All-Ages Game Day
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesBring yourself, your kids, grandkids, cousins, grandparents, friends, or neighbors to play a few rounds of various all-ages games. We'll have coaches on hand to teach you any that are unfamiliar.
Free
Family Movie Afternoon
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesDrop-in; no registration required. Since you're off of school, enjoy a movie at the library! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks. We'll have some candy for all to enjoy.
Free
Storytime with the Gingerbread Librarians
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesRun, run as fast as you can, to hear some stories about the Gingerbread Man! Doors open for storytime at 3:15 p.m. Immediately following storytime, head to the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony. This storytime is in conjunction with the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporationโs Gingerbread Festival. Space will be limited. Meeting Room and Program Room.
Free
Holiday Tree Lighting
Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesWelcome the Holiday Season at our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony! The annual Holiday Tee Lighting Ceremony welcomes the winter holiday season. This annual event has been kicking-off Elk Grove Village's holiday season is 1998. We will kick off the event with a concert by The Cryan' Shames. Following the concert, Mayor Johnson will throw...
Free
Black Friday Night Market
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United StatesThe Black Friday Night Market will be held on Friday November 24 from 4:00 to 9:00 at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. The Market will feature fine handmade goods by local Chicago-area artists. We will have a wide variety of offerings from fine and funky jewelry, dreamy watercolors, cozy knitwear, unusual...
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin friends, family and neighbors at the Main Street Train Station to kick-off the holiday season. Mayor Barnett will lead the count down to the tree lighting, along with music from the District 99 marching band and other local groups.
Free
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