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Animal Homes Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Bring the family on a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend the winter.

Free

Bluey Play Day

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

This episode of Bluey is called Play Day! Grab your families and join us for an afternoon of playing family games made popular by the hit TV show, "Bluey!" (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult)

Free

Gingerbread House Contest

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

Join us in the Arts & Culture Center on the main floor for our Gingerbread House Contest! Bring your creation between 11 am - 12:30 pm or stop by and vote for your favorite house between 1-3 pm. Enjoy a showing of Elf at 1 pm!

Free

Family Matinee Movie: Abominable

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Are you YETI to party? Chill out and enjoy an afternoon family movie and a sweet treat. Rated PG; 97 minutes. Caregiver required.

Free

Christmas Carols of Olde England

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered why most of our Christmas songs have a decidedly English Victorian feel to them? Discover the origin stories or your favorite carols while listening to some of your favorite songs!

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

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

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

Presto! Holiday Concert

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, United States

Schaumburg’s award-winning youth orchestra teams up once again with the Schaumburg Choral Programs’ excellent ensembles for a heartwarming family concert. Classical compositions, holiday pops and contemporary works will help create a harmonious, welcome break to the busy season. Shows are at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. 

$18 – $24

Winter Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.

Free

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