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Stockings for the Troops

Naperville Naperville, IL, United States

Make stockings and fill them with love, hope and supplies for our active military.

$12

Naperville Reads

North Central College 30 N. Brainard St, Naperville, IL, United States

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Join Anderson’s Bookshop on Saturday, November 19th at 10 am for an in-person event to celebrate the Naperville READS 2022 selection of the #1 bestselling book, Ada Twist, Scientist, by celebrated and beloved local Naperville author, Andrea Beaty. The basis for the hit Netflix show, Ada, Twist, Scientist has inspired readers of...

Free

Santa’s Kick Off Supporting St. Jude

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

On Saturday, November 19 beginning at 10:30 a.m., welcome Santa back to Fashion Outlets of Chicago during Santa’s Kick Off. Kids will receive a goodie bag with supplies so they can decorate a Cinnabon MiniBon®, write a letter to Santa and create a holiday craft. Then at 11 a.m., join in on spreading the holiday...

donations accepted
Event Series Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Join us every Saturday at 11 am for cartoons and cereal! Each month, we'll be watching something different: September: School House Rock November: Children's cartoons (TBD) December: Short films for children

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.

Event Series Downtown Holiday Trolley

Downtown Holiday Trolley

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

New this year to coincide with Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park, Aurora Downtown will feature a Downtown Holiday Trolley on Saturdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. from November 19 to December 17. The trolley, generously sponsored by Invest Aurora, will make four stops while making a loop through downtown Aurora, beginning and ending at Aurora Transportation...

Free

Rudolph Run 5K and Jingle Jog Fun Run

Yorkville American Legion 9054 Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE RUDOLPH RUN 5K & JINGLE JOG FUN RUN Saturday, November 19 Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville IL It’s time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in the Rudolph Run 5K and/or Jingle Jog Fun Run, a portion of your...

$30 – $50

Wildlife Encounter

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United States

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REGISTERED ADULT.  Enjoy an extraordinary animal education program and close up wildlife experience hosted by Peck Farm and the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. Meet Steve the sloth, Sammy the bat, Pooh the kinkajou, Dandelion the lion-head, and more!  

Free

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