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Dinosaur Discoveries

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Learn about T-Rexplorer’s latest dig and see authentic dinosaur bones! Arrive at 1:45 pm for a chance to meet Ranger the T-Rex just outside the library front doors! Please register...

Free

Santa’s Arrival and Fireworks

Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Road, Deer Park, IL, United States

Count down with Santa as he turns on the holiday lights & enjoy a fireworks show with a finale honoring veterans. Event sponsored by The Village of Deer Park. SANTA’...

Free

Holiday Magic in Motion

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Welcome the Holiday Season with our Free Celebration! It’s time to begin celebrating the holiday season, and we have a wonderful event that’s perfect for the entire family. Enjoy Holiday...

Free
Event Series Chi-Town Skygazers

Chi-Town Skygazers

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all...

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Light The Tree With Santa

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Enjoy festivities, dance party and carolers to welcome Santa along with North Riverside Mayor Joseph Mengoni and the NRPD and NRFD. Santa arrives at noon at Entrance 1, but the...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

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