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Event Series Little Saplings

Little Saplings

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles

In this monthly program, geared for 3-5 year olds, weโ€™ll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany child.

$5
Event Series Hooray for Holidays Storytime

Hooray for Holidays Storytime

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Cozy up at storytime to celebrate the warmth, sparkle, and togetherness that makes this time of year so special. Best for ages 8 and younger with an adult. Children will love the snowy stories, rhymes, and songs that celebrate the season's many holidays. We'll also have tons of fun with themed activities, games, and a...

Free

Scavenger Hunt

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago

Grab a scavenger hunt and explore the sights and sounds of Caldwell Woods.

Free

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysโ€”every Thursday the museum is openโ€”for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont

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...

Hanukkah Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Celebrate Hanukkah with us in this special storytime!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Hanukkah Events.

Free

Holiday Open House at Cheney Mansion

Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park

Come and view the beautiful holiday decorations at Cheney Mansion. A suggested $2 donation or non-perishable food item is requested for entry. This is a drop-in program.

Free
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to holiday stories in the museumโ€™s one-room Schoolhouse. And...

$5

Zumba for Kids

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Learn how to groove to Latin American, hip hop, and pop music! Kids should wear gym shoes to dance safely. For grades K โ€“ 5 with an adult.

Free

Gift Wrapping and DIY Boxes

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

You bring the presents, we've got the wrapping! Dive into our supply of wrapping paper, bows, and ribbon to decorate the gifts you're going to give this season. Also learn how to make your own gift boxes with CreativeBug. No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4pm and...

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Game

Ready, Set, Game

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.

Free

Indoor Snowball Fight

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

No snow outside? No problem! Enjoy an hour of snowball fighting indoors. Ages 6-10 years old. Registration required.

Free
Event Series La Hora de Cuentos

La Hora de Cuentos

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville

ยกSumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en espaรฑol! Immerse your kids in a new language or increase fluency during this fun program full of stories and rhymes in Spanish!

Free
Event Series Adventurers Unite

Adventurers Unite

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Travel through the multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons on an amazing journey to stop a famous D&D villain. Participants can choose a pre-made character at their first session or contribute their own character to join the fun.

Free

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