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Event Series What’s Inside a Computer

What’s Inside a Computer

Oak Park Public Library (Dole Center) 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart – all you really need is a computer and a few tools! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!

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

Holiday Tree Trimming

Memorial Parkway Lake, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating the holiday season by participating in our annual Tree Trimming! Community businesses, organizations, and neighborhoods are invited to sponsor a tree, which will be on display along Lake Street in Memorial Parkway. A tree with lights will be provided and sponsors will bring and hang their own decorations. Register your group...

Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen

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

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Spend time with Mrs. Claus in her kitchen this holiday season. She will share her secret cookie icing recipe, which you will get to decorate your own cookies. She will also share how to make Santa Claus' favorite chocolate sprinkles. Mrs. Claus' Baking Elves will help serve her magical hot chocolate with...

$30 – $37

Hoot Hike and Campfire

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Discover wHOO makes Will County home! Learn about owls and their unique adaptations. Get tips on what to look and listen for while owling and then go on a hike in search of our feathered friends. Afterward, warm up around a fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows while listening to an owl...

Free
Event Series Pajama Party at Jo’s Footwork Studio

Pajama Party at Jo’s Footwork Studio

Jo’s Footwork Studio is delighted to offer our popular Pajama Parties! You must register online at www.josfootworkstudio.com to save your spot. Registrations WILL NOT be taken in the office. You may register for all parties now! FRIDAY PJ PARTIES! -October 21st 2022- -December 2nd 2022- -February 24th 2023- -April 21st 2023- $25 per child Supporting...

$25

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

The Village's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Friday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. The celebration will include performances, refreshments, and other festivities. Residents are invited to bring the whole family to this free event and enjoy hot chocolate, caroling, live music, and lots of holiday cheer. See the program and...

Free

Holiday Drop and Shop

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Do you want to finish last minute Christmas shopping or enjoy an evening out? Let Santa’s helpers watch your little ones! Drop off your children for an evening of fun and games. We will supply pizza, games and activities to keep everyone in the Holiday spirit. Preregistration is required

$20

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