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Owl Prowl for Families

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY Thursday, November 16. Celebrate National Hiking Day by bringing the family for a hike as evening turns into night in the forest. Bundle up and strap on your favorite hiking boots as we set out in search of our elusive owl friends. Discover just how many species reside in Will County...

Free

Winter Lights

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

As the City of Aurora's official kick-off to the holiday season, this free family-friendly event will be filled with merry-making moments and a sleigh full of fun for the entire family. Stepping off at 6:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will usher in the holiday season with an illuminated parade filled with reindeer, elves, special...

Free

Turkey Bingo

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

THIS IS NORMALLY A SELL-OUT EVENT AND UNLIKELY THERE WILL BE DOOR REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. Bring the family out for an evening of fun at our annual Turkey Bingo Night. Win your Thanksgiving Turkey or many other prizes! Here’s how it works: first winners get the turkey or ham, next set of winners receive β€œthe trimmings.”...

$14 – $18

Turkey Shoot-Food Drive

Walker Recreation Center 7425 Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Get your free throw routine set! This free throw shooting contest will get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit! Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age division. Baskets and equipment will be tailored to each age level. Admission to the contest will require a minimum of one canned food.

canned food item
Event Series Builders and Makers Week

Builders and Makers Week

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

During Builders and Makers Week, children will be able to build with different kinds of materials and tools including little wooden blocks for tots. Kids of all ages can explore, build, and tinker while developing fine and gross motor skills. Boat Building, Parachute Construction, Fort Building, 3 Little Pig House Making, a Maker Space and...

Included in general admission
Event Series Library Used Book Sale

Library Used Book Sale

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Build out your personal library at low prices! Find great deals on hardcover and paperback books, as well as DVDs, CDs, and more! This sale will be held inside the Library building.

DIY with DPPL

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Grades 1-6. Pick up a kit at the Youth Services desk and use the materials to do the project we show you step-by-step in the video. No registration necessary. While supplies last.

Free

Native Games

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

Registration required by Thursday, Nov. 16 Try your hand a some of the fun games Potawatomi and other indigenous children played in 18th-century Illinois Country and create a little game to take home for later.

Free

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