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T-Rexplorers: Dinosaur Discovery

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

Get kids excited about science and nature! Meet Ranger the T-Rex outside the Library at 1:45 p.m. See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a Paleontological dig with authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex.

Free

CheckMates Meetup

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join other chess fans for a mini lesson and guided instruction to sharpen your skills, or just stop by for a match! Best for ages 7-17; children ages 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a short lesson and practice session for beginner players led by a Chess Scholars coach from 2-2:30...

Free

Light Up The Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23rd Visitors can enjoy ice skating beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to several other holiday offerings available throughout the afternoon leading up to the Park’s annual “Light Up The...

Free
Event Series Bone Appétit

Bone Appétit

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.

Free

Winter Festival

Royalty West Banquets 8675 Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, United States

Santa, food, gifts for kids, free event. Fireworks in front of Village Hall at 7:30pm. 3:00-4:00pm (special needs only), 4:00 - 7:30pm. 

Free

Woodridge Winterfest at the Woodridge Public Library

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Enjoy festive live holiday music, a children’s craft, and meet-and-greets inside the library with Anna, Elsa, and Rudolph. FREE LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: 4:30 p.m. Live Music: Guitarist & Singer John Boda 5 - 8 p.m. Children’s Craft at the Library 6 - 7 p.m. Meet Anna & Elsa at the Library 7:15 p.m. Live Music: Keyboardist...

Free

Woodridge Winterfest

Woodridge Village Hall 5 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL, United States

Join The Village of Woodridge, Curated Collections Events, the Woodridge Public Library, the Woodridge Park District, and the Woodridge Special Events Committee for a spectacular evening featuring a dazzling tree-lighting ceremony with a 20 Ft. Christmas tree, photos with Santa, a vibrant maker’s market showcasing over 20 vendors, delicious offerings from food trucks, festive holiday...

Free

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