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Ornament Decorating

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

It’s that time of year again, and we need your help decorating our Holiday Tree! Based on our Winter Reading Program theme, β€œA Cozy Nook with a Great Book.” These ornaments are a great activity for the whole family! We’ll supply the materials for this drop-in program, just bring your creativity! All ages. No registration...

Free

Sugar Shack Time Machine

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 11/7.

Free

Family Concert Series: Northside Brass Quintet In-Person

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Ryan Hobbs and friends are bringing their professional brass quintet, playing classical, jazz and Dixieland. From Beethoven to Frank Sinatra and Motown, there is something for everyone! All ages are welcome; registration is required.

Free
Event Series Sunday Crafternoons

Sunday Crafternoons

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

Spend your Sunday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.

Free

Free Parking Day – Veterans Day

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

In honor of Veterans Day, Cantigny will be offering free parking.

Free

West Chicago Library Storytimes

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

The West Chicago Public Library District and Cantigny invite you to a special Storytime this Veterans Day! It’s a day to honor and thank all the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces β€” whether in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard. Library staff...

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

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