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Santa Lands By Helicopter

Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale

Join us at Stratford Crossing In Bloomingdale to welcome Santa Arriving by Helicopter to kick off the holiday season. The festivities start at 12 noon on Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Enjoy magic shows, face painting, balloon artists, kid's crafts, free giveaways and more. RSVP now to see Santa land via helicopter at Stratford Crossing on...

Event Series Pioneer Family Games

Pioneer Family Games

Belmont Prairie 4830 Cross Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

PLEASE REGISTER EVERYONE ATTENDING. Join us at Belmont Prairie for a short walk exploring native prairie plants and animals as we head to adjacent Walnut Park for a mix of fun games and activities. We'll have some classic pioneer games that Downers Grove's early settlers would have played as well as modern games that will...

$10

Santa Lights the NRPM Tree

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Enjoy entertainment, free gifts and more! The North Riverside Fire Department will escort Santa to Entrance 2 at 3pm to light the Christmas Tree in the North Court Atrium. Kids Club members will receive a free “believe” bell, while supplies last. Help us ring him in!   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Talkin’ Turkey: A Thanksgiving Celebration

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

As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, join us as we celebrate the star of the day, Turkey! Learn about these interesting birds, listen to stories, sing songs and make some turkey crafts. Gobble on over with us! Please allow for a 5 minute walk to the Education Center from the parking lot. No parking...

$12 – $14

BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) Mystery Movie

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Bring your own lunch for an afternoon showing of a mystery movie! A light dessert will be provided.

Movie Matinee: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Come watch a dinosaur movie on your day off! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free
Event Series Community Playgroup

Community Playgroup

Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

We’re delighted to welcome the youngest members of our community and their caregiver to our weekly Playgroup at the Irish American Heritage Center. Kids can play together and learn about Irish culture through games, crafts, music and more! Come along to connect with other families in the local Irish community. This is a drop-in group...

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