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Veterans Day Family Activities

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Celebrate Veterans Day with us! Join our family-friendly drop-in activities honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans. Learn more about the experiences of veterans and create a letter or card for veterans participating in Honor Flight Chicago. Come together to learn, connect, and show appreciation for those who served our nation. Scouting Group Activity...

Included in general admission

Veterans Day Celebration

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Join us as we honor all veterans, their families and friends. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the Colors, as well as present a very special Armed Services Flag Presentation. Speeches and military music will also be included in our celebration. Lunch will be served before the program. This is sure to...

Free

Baton Twirling Workshop

Roos Recreation Center 7329 W. Harrison St, Forest Park, IL, United States

Join us for this FREE Baton Twirling Workshop led by Carol Lites, who has 40+ years of twirling instruction experience, and come find out why our participants can't get enough! This workshop will not only focus on how to twirl a baton, it will also encourage and promote teamwork, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and more!...

Free

Hot Cider Stroll

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Enjoy a guided stroll through the woods with an experienced Naturalist and a hot cider in hand. Later, cuddle up by the fire or play some lawn games! Be sure to dress for the weather. 

Free

Veterans Day Celebration

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

United States Armed Forces veterans and their families are invited to join the North Berwyn Park District in celebration and memorium at our inaugural Veterans Day Ceremony. Highlights include: Guest Speakers and presentations of colors. All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Free

Veterans Day Program: Smoky the War Dog

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

On Veterans Day, listen to Adrian Brigham tell the story of one of the most decorated dogs in history for her service during WWII. Smoky was found trapped in an abandoned foxhole in Papua New Guinea and went on to become the best mascot of the South Pacific, the world’s first official Therapy Dog of...

Free
Event Series Harry Potter Wizarding World Party

Harry Potter Wizarding World Party

Princess Party by MC 57 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Experience the magic of Harry Potter like never before at the Wizarding World Party. This fully decorated and immersive experience is designed to transport you to the world of Hogwarts and its secrets. With plenty of fun for kids and parents alike, you won’t want to miss this event. You may meet some of your...

$35

Veterans 5K

Mayfair Park Mayfair & Wakefield Streets, Westchester, IL, United States

The Veterans 5K is a Run/Walk 5K open for all ages held on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The race will begin at 8:00AM.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs.

$35 – $45

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