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Kid Rock’s Dancing Through the Snow

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

“Dancing through the Snow” is an interactive music and movement event with songs and activities about playing in the snow, having a snowball fight, sledding, building a snowman, ice skating, and more! Our unique, child-friendly rhythm instruments, movement props, and creative play based on a winter wonderland theme are sure to warm you up even...

$12 – $14
Event Series Arbor Reading Adventures

Arbor Reading Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Purchase day-of tickets in advance of the program at The Morton Arboretum’s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. We’ll read nature-based stories, make a craft, and then head outside for a short adventure walk. The program is 45 minutes long. Themes change...

$5
Event Series Holiday Magic

Holiday Magic

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

Celebrate seasonal holidays by creating a special craft! September 21st, October 26th, November 16th and December 14th at 3:30 pm

Nutcracker Night

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE For over 100 years, The Nutcracker has been performed globally as a Christmas tradition. If you can't make it to a production this year, join us as we watch the filmed performance of the Nutcracker Ballet, danced by the Ballet of the Slovak National Theatre. Enjoy some holiday treats.   Doors open at 5:45...

Free

Santa on the Line

Virtual

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa has set aside some special time to talk with the children of the Oswegoland area! He wants to hear how your child’s year has been, all of their Christmas wishes, and, most of all, to spread Christmas cheer. If your child would like to...

$5 – $6
Event Series Arbor Reading Adventures

Arbor Reading Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Purchase day-of tickets in advance of the program at The Morton Arboretum’s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. We’ll read nature-based stories, make a craft, and then head outside for a short adventure walk. The program is 45 minutes long. Themes change...

$5
Event Series Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE With festive holiday music playing in the background, decorate your very own gingerbread house. Pizza and refreshments will be served as you spend time with your friends selecting the perfect combination of candies and icing to decorate your house. Gingerbread houses will be preassembled. Parents are welcome to stay and assist. 

$30 – $37
Event Series Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE With festive holiday music playing in the background, decorate your very own gingerbread house. Pizza and refreshments will be served as you spend time with your friends selecting the perfect combination of candies and icing to decorate your house. Gingerbread houses will be preassembled. Parents are welcome to stay and assist. 

$30 – $37

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