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Event Series Chi-Town Skygazers

Chi-Town Skygazers

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all ages and backgrounds, drawn by the allure of the moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula for these free public viewings. Don’t miss this opportunity...

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Light The Tree With Santa

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

Enjoy festivities, dance party and carolers to welcome Santa along with North Riverside Mayor Joseph Mengoni and the NRPD and NRFD. Santa arrives at noon at Entrance 1, but the celebration continues until 1pm throughout the Mall. Disfrute de festividades, bailes y villancicos para darle la bienvenida a Santa junto con el alcalde de North...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch 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...

Free

Pretend Pizza Party

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Do you love pizza as much as we do? Stop by the Library to create your own pretend pizza and do some fun pizza activities. Stop by anytime between 12 and 4 and join us for some imaginative play, art activities, and fun. All activities are designed for our friends under aged five to explore...

Free
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...

Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

$5

Nocturnal Hunters: Owls

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.

Free

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