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Winter Dance Performance Series

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

Start your year with dance and movement at Wonder Works Childrenโ€™s Museum, thanks to a grant from the youth and family services committees of the Oak Park Township and the River Forest Township. Performance Schedule: Denita Inez from Desueno Dance โ€“ Salsa Dancing โ€“ Thursday, January 2 Gina and Robby from Momenta Dance โ€“ Winter...

Included in general admission
Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemontโ€™s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Free
Event Series Dual Language Storytime

Dual Language Storytime

Various Locations IL, United States

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both those...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join nature educators to explore Play & Grow Garden, play and build with natural materials, and learn how to use tools safely! We will also be staying warm with our toasty bonfire, making sโ€™mores, and drinking hot chocolate (vegan and gluten free options available upon request). Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles...

Free

Bonne Annรฉe: A New Year Celebration!

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Celebrate like itโ€™s 1759! Ring in the new year French-Canadian fur trader style with stories, games and activities of Illinois Country. Enjoy a warm drink and kingโ€™s cake while listening to fiddle music around a toasty fire. Make a vintage French craft to take home as a keepsake of this family-friendly event and the Bonne...

Free

Puzzle Races

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Bring your families and your friends to form teams up to 6 people and go against other teams in a race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. You will have two hours to complete the puzzle.

Free

After Hours Nerf Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

We will meet in the Program Room at 4:45pm. All participants must be in the building before 5pm to participate. There will be no late entry. Pick-up will be at 6:30 at the north entrance by the parking lot as the library will be locked for the evening. Please meet your child there. Safety glasses...

Free

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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