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Event Series Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Wildlife Center 525 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Join us for an after-hours tour of the center’s ambassador animals. During this quiet, small-group experience we’ll deliver their dinners, discuss their stories, and share how we care for these wild residents. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-942-6200. 

$5

Nature Crafting for the Holidays

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. Join us to create some eco-friendly décor for the holidays using items we can find right in our own backyards! Using found things like milkweed pods, sticks, pinecones and more, we’ll do a craft together to get our imaginations working and then we’ll share ideas to help create our own holiday creations.

$5

Mistletoe Market on Roosevelt

Wheaton Nurseries 626 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Mistletoe Market on Roosevelt Sunday, November 20th • 10am-2pm • Shop Vendors • Hot Cocoa Trailer & Treats • Live Music & Fire pit • Fraser Fir Christmas Trees • Take a picture with THE GRINCH

Free
Event Series Children’s Museum Playtime

Children’s Museum Playtime

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

To visit you will need to reserve a timeslot (walk-ins will be admitted if there is space). The Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration is opening again! To begin we welcome families who are or were members 2020 – current. We allow a maximum of 20 children in the Children’s Museum at any one time.

Santa Lands By Helicopter

Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale

Join us at Stratford Crossing In Bloomingdale to welcome Santa Arriving by Helicopter to kick off the holiday season. The festivities start at 12 noon on Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Enjoy magic shows, face painting, balloon artists, kid's crafts, free giveaways and more. RSVP now to see Santa land via helicopter at Stratford Crossing on...

Event Series Pioneer Family Games

Pioneer Family Games

Belmont Prairie 4830 Cross Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

PLEASE REGISTER EVERYONE ATTENDING. Join us at Belmont Prairie for a short walk exploring native prairie plants and animals as we head to adjacent Walnut Park for a mix of fun games and activities. We'll have some classic pioneer games that Downers Grove's early settlers would have played as well as modern games that will...

$10

Santa Lights the NRPM Tree

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

Enjoy entertainment, free gifts and more! The North Riverside Fire Department will escort Santa to Entrance 2 at 3pm to light the Christmas Tree in the North Court Atrium. Kids Club members will receive a free “believe” bell, while supplies last. Help us ring him in!   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Talkin’ Turkey: A Thanksgiving Celebration

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

As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, join us as we celebrate the star of the day, Turkey! Learn about these interesting birds, listen to stories, sing songs and make some turkey crafts. Gobble on over with us! Please allow for a 5 minute walk to the Education Center from the parking lot. No parking...

$12 – $14

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