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Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as part of our extended hours November 17 - December 23.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free

Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Celebration

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

With so much darkness facing the world today, let's make a difference by illuminating the world with light and peace. Join us to experience the light of Hanukkah on Thurs. Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Fountain Square in Evanston The entire Evanston community is invited to gather at 5:30pm on Thursday December 7, to...

Free
Event Series Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night

Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night

Garden Terrace at the Pavilion 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Join us for an evening of fun and upbeat jazz with the Switch Time Jazz Group. Sit and listen with the crowd, or move to the music on the dance floor at Garden Terrace located in the Pavilion. This event benefits Sheila Ray Adult Center. Light refreshments and pastries provided by Jarosch Bakery.    For...

$5 – $7
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow and...

Included in general admission
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to Christmas stories in the...

$5

Who-Ville Holiday Fun with Santa

Danada Square East 27 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL, United States

Free, perfect for photo ops and making holiday memories! Meet and greet with costumed character look-a-likes, the Grinch & Cindy-Lou Who at Blick from 4-4:30pm; JCrew Factory Outlet from 4:30-5pm; My Gym at 5-5:30pm and Great Clips from 5:30- 6pm. Santa's at Sierra from 4-4:30 pm; Noodles & Company from 4:30-5pm, My Gym from 5-5:30pm...

Free

Promotion, Early Identification, and Intervention of Early Childhood Mental Health

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

This 60-minute presentation offers a space for parents and caregivers in the community to learn about the importance of early childhood mental health.  According to Zero to Three, β€œInfant and early childhood mental health is the developing capacity of the infant/young child to form close and secure relationships; experience, manage, and express a full range...

Free

Tis the Season

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

'Tis the Season to be jolly and of course; to join the park district for our 'Tis the Season holiday event! Get into the holiday spirit by decorating cookies, making hot cocoa, writing a letter to Santa, and playing 'reindeer games. Come dressed in your favorite holiday pajamas, as you can enter our pajama contest...

Free

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