Tiny Great Performances
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesTiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor thirty-two years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been a thrilling celebration: A day-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza. Its centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States. Led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of Walt Disney World® Resort, the spectacular parade down North Michigan Avenue features fabulous floats, giant helium balloons,...
Skating in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United StatesRosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...
Sensory Saturday
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesThis accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children with disabilities and their families! We will have several sensory stations to explore and enjoy together. Recommended age: 3-7 years with a caregiver.
Paws and Claus
Downtown BataviaYour pet's photo with Santa. Professional photographer Souvenir photos Treats for you and your pet Gift voucher for your next purchase For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pet Photos with Santa.
Movie Afternoon
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United StatesJoin the library and enjoy a newer released movie. B.Y.O.S. -Bring your own snacks! Times posted and movie ratings may vary.
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