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Event Series Paws-itively Magical

Paws-itively Magical

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Whether theyโ€™ve been naughty or nice, treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas. Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition thatโ€™s totally un-fur-gettable.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pet Photos with Santa.

Digging Up Dinos

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

Become a paleontologist as you dig up and assemble a T-Rex, just like Sue at The Field Museum!

Free

The Floor is Lava

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Oh no! The floor is lava in the Saeli Community Room (Large Meeting Room). Can you escape unscathed from the lava and DINOSAURS?! Find out on Tuesday, November 26th at 4:30 pm.

Free
Event Series Illinois Resident Free Evenings

Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

Free
Event Series Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Dress in comfy clothes, bring a comfy pillow or blanket, and join us for a movie! We'll have some snacks available and you're welcome to bring your own. Our sensory items and activities will be available to use during the movie. No registration required.

Free
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

Family Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Bring the family to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon on our big screen. Wigglers and wailers welcome. Enjoy popcorn and movie-friendly activities, too. Drop in. Meeting Room.

Free

The Magic of Gary Kantor

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Come watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show by Gary Kantor. Gary's magic has been enjoyed by over 500,000 children. This show is packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and a variety of hilarious tricks that will have the children rolling on the floor with laughter. The show is appropriate for all ages (even the...

Free

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