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Event Series Ninja Storytime

Ninja Storytime

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join a real Ninja Squad Coach as they read a great story, then jump, roll, balance and PLAY like a NINJA! Perfect for kids 2-5 years with a grown up buddy as a guardian. Walk-ins welcome!

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on the dates listed below. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be the following days: Monday, November 4, 11:00–5:00 Monday, November 11...

Free
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...

Thomas the Tank Engine Party

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Choo Choo! Celebrate the beloved character Thomas the Tank Engine with crafts, games and activities all about a little train and his steam engine friends. (Babies–Age 5 with an adult)

Free
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! 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 holiday stories in the museum’s one-room Schoolhouse. And...

$5

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United States

Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole at our mailbox! This year’s theme is β€œHoliday Magic" and celebrates the wonder and joy of Des Plaines' community. The mitten tree will be available...

Mrs. Claus’ Storytime – FULL

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Join us for a very special storytime featuring Mrs. Claus! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.      For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

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