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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot

Elmhurst Turkey Trot The race will begin at the intersection of Park Ave and Adell Place., Elmhurst, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE, OR THE MORNING OF THE RACE. Little did we know that on November 22nd, 1984, our Thanksgiving holiday would change forever. Our one and done little 5k, with 74 runners, raised $520 for the WGN Good Neighbor Food Drive. Suggestions were made to do it again and we did. Year #2, 232...

$40 – $45

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysβ€”every Thursday the museum is openβ€”for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...

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

Domino Free Build

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

Challenge yourself to learn new building techniques and test our domino accessories. Stop by anytime during the program to build. Our room will be open to builders to explore our domino collection. We will have space to build on tables and the floor. Instructions for building techniques and accessories will be provided.

Free
Event Series Cardboard Adventure

Cardboard Adventure

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

Free

Marble Roller Coasters

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Build a marble roller coaster as a family with the provided supplies. Make it tall, fast, or upside downβ€”you decide!

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!

Included in general admission

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