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Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00

Included in general admission
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

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

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...

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

Wings of Fire Party

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Celebrate all things dragons while completing crafts and activities based on the popular book series. The newest book in the graphic novel version of the series will be out on December 24.

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Game

Ready, Set, Game

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.

Free

Tree Lighting in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join Elmhurst Park District to kick off the holiday season in Wilder Park! We'll count down to the lighting of the community trees that surround the park and enjoy holiday festivities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.

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