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New this year to coincide with Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park, Aurora Downtown will feature a Downtown Holiday Trolley on Saturdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. from November 19 to December 17. The trolley, generously sponsored by Invest Aurora, will make four stops while making a loop through downtown Aurora, beginning and ending at Aurora Transportation...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE RUDOLPH RUN 5K & JINGLE JOG FUN RUN Saturday, November 19 Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville IL It’s time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in the Rudolph Run 5K and/or Jingle Jog Fun Run, a portion of your...
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REGISTERED ADULT. Enjoy an extraordinary animal education program and close up wildlife experience hosted by Peck Farm and the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. Meet Steve the sloth, Sammy the bat, Pooh the kinkajou, Dandelion the lion-head, and more!
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Archaeogemology combines aspects of gemology, archaeology, and geology to identify ancient gems to determine their mineralogical and geographical origin. Archeogemology aids researchers in the investigation of social patterns such as migration and trade routes of ancient cultures and civilizations. Presented by Dr. Cigdem Lüle, a pioneer of the subject, mineralogist and award-winning gemologist....
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Join us for an after-hours tour of the center’s ambassador animals. During this quiet, small-group experience we’ll deliver their dinners, discuss their stories, and share how we care for these wild residents. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-942-6200.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. Join us to create some eco-friendly décor for the holidays using items we can find right in our own backyards! Using found things like milkweed pods, sticks, pinecones and more, we’ll do a craft together to get our imaginations working and then we’ll share ideas to help create our own holiday creations.
Mistletoe Market on Roosevelt Sunday, November 20th • 10am-2pm • Shop Vendors • Hot Cocoa Trailer & Treats • Live Music & Fire pit • Fraser Fir Christmas Trees • Take a picture with THE GRINCH
To visit you will need to reserve a timeslot (walk-ins will be admitted if there is space). The Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration is opening again! To begin we welcome families who are or were members 2020 – current. We allow a maximum of 20 children in the Children’s Museum at any one time.
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