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Puzzle Palooza/Palooza de Rompecabezas

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Create your own jigsaw, play tangrams along with the iPad, and discover many other head scratching puzzles! Register to save your spot, but walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. For grades 1-5. This in-person program will be held at South Branch.

Free
Event Series Train Museum Open House

Train Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Come to Veteran’s Park and explore the Bensenville Train Museum! The train will be open one Saturday per month with drop-in hours from noon to 4 p.m. Explore the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine! Complete a different craft or activity each day. Try them all!

Free

We Dig Dinosaurs

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for a fun, interactive presentation and dino-riffic activities including a fossil dig, dino-bowling, bone craft, and more. Ages 6-11. Registration required.

Free

Reptiles and Amphibians from Around the World

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles provides an up-close interactive experience that is entertaining and educational.

Free

Let’s Play LoterΓ­a

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Listen, match, and win prizes during this fun, fast-paced bilingual bingo-like game of LoterΓ­a! Please register all attendees; including adults and children. For families. This in-person program will be held in the Youth Programming Room.

Free
Event Series Builders and Makers Week

Builders and Makers Week

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

During Builders and Makers Week, children will be able to build with different kinds of materials and tools including little wooden blocks for tots. Kids of all ages can explore, build, and tinker while developing fine and gross motor skills. Boat Building, Parachute Construction, Fort Building, 3 Little Pig House Making, a Maker Space and...

Included in general admission

Santa Arrives by Helicopter

Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale

FREE Holiday Family Fun! πŸŽ…πŸŽ„βœ¨ Join us for β€˜Santa Lands By Helicopter’ at Stratford Crossing! Date: Sunday, November 19th Time: Starting at 12pm Enjoy magic shows, face painting, balloon artists, kid's crafts, free giveaways, and more. Don't miss out – RSVP now to join the festive fun!   For information on more events like this,...

Free

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