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Dinosaur Fun – FULL

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Join us for a DINO-MITE time making a dinosaur fossil, and then bringing a dinosaur back to life! Make a nest for your new dinosaur. It is sure to be...

Free

Diwali Celebration: Make your own Rangoli

Indian Trails Public Library - Indian Trails Branch 99 E. Palatine Road, Suite A, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Ages 12 and older. With Diwali approaching, discover the art of creating Rangoli – a traditional folk-art technique featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns originating in the Indian subcontinent. We’ll...

Free
Event Series Winterfest Art Market

Winterfest Art Market

Downtown Batavia

Fine artists and artisans selling. handmade, vintage, and repurposed items will be featured throughout 150 First Street, Water Street Studios, and Hearth & Hammer. The event will have drinks, food,...

Free

Game On

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

We're celebrating International Games Month with a full day of programs celebrating all things gaming. Play games from around the world, join in a few rounds of Bingo, test your...

Animation Celebration

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Are you an animation fan? Do you want to learn more about hand-drawn, computer based, 3-D animation? JOIN US for a day dedicated to celebrating the art of animation with...

$12

Howliday Parade

River Bend Community Park (St Charles) Courier & Geneva Aves, St Charles, IL, United States

Ho, Ho, Ho. Merry Woofmas! Bring your festive furry friend out for the ulti-mutt winter event! Enjoy activities with onsite doggie vendors while leisurely walking along a 1/2 mile trail....

$5

Fox Valley Reading Council Family Reading Day

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for storytime fun as stories from celebrated Illinois authors are shared. The Fox Valley Reading Council will share goodie bags and other prizes.

Free

Family Event: Native American Heritage Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Did you know that Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Indigenous populations in the US, with more than 65,000 Native Americans living in the metropolitan area? Join...

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