Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Family Fun things to do in Chicago and Suburbs

What a wonderful Thanksgiving! My twin sister arrived from Abu Dhabi just before dinner was served, and will be here to celebrate our birthday today - the first time in over 15 years we've been together on our birthday. Life is good! I hope you all had a great turkey day and weekend too.
Holiday events are in full swing, and many of those listed below (especially the weekend events) occur on multiple days, so make sure you click through to the Events Calendar if you're looking for something on a particular day - there's always much more going on than can be listed here. Another good idea is to click through the Ongoing Activities Section to find museums, nature centers, indoor play areas, bowling alleys and much more.
Tired of turkey and too busy to cook? Take the kids out to eat - but check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first, so you know where the deals are. Remember, members can sort all search results, including calendar results, by distance from their homes!

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Monday, November 30
Garfield Park Conservatory Holiday Traditions Flower Show Chicago, IL
Vernon Hills Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Show Vernon Hills, IL
Festival of Lights Cosley Zoo Wheaton, IL
More Monday Kids Events and ActivitiesChicago and Suburbs, IL

Tuesday, December 1
Country Christmas & Dessert with Santa - The Grove Glenview, IL
Birthday Celebration and Toys for Tots Jump Schaumburg, IL
Free Admission 2009 - Adler Planetarium Chicago, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Tuesday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL


Wednesday, December 2

Drop in Movie - Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure Glenview, IL
Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express Glencoe, IL
Make a Gingerbread House at American Girl Place Chicago, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Wednesday Chicago and Suburbs, IL

Thursday, December 3
Clark Street SSA Holiday Tree Lighting Chicago, IL
Gingerbread House Decorating at McCormick Museum Wheaton, IL
Holiday Wreath Family Craft Prospect Heights Public Library Prospect Heights, IL
More Kids Events and Activities on Thursday Chicago and Suburbs, IL

Friday, December 4
A Festive Christmas Night Park Ridge, IL
Caroling and Bonfires - Westmont Park District Westmont, IL
Santa Arrives at Navy Pier Chicago, IL
Winter Celebration Deerfield, IL
Holiday Lights in Homewood Festival Homewood, IL
More Things To Do With Kids on FridayChicago and Suburbs, IL
There’s lots more to do – click through!

Saturday, December 5
Breakfast with Santa - Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, IL

Gingerbread Jubilee - Wagner Farm Glenview, IL
An Old Fashion Holiday Walk Wauconda, IL

And Time Runs On Chicago, IL
Candy Cane Hunt - Naperville Park District Naperville, IL
Polar Express - Blackberry Farm Aurora, IL
Happy Holiday Railway at Illinois Railway Museum Union, IL
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and Suburbs, IL
Oops! Click through and sort in reverse alpha order to get the entire list. For some reason, our site is only displaying events up to the letter “N” on this day!! Our web developers are on it, and this should be fixed soon.

Sunday, December 6
Free Admission to Chicago Children's Museum Chicago, IL
Christmas in the Valley - Schaumburg Park District Schaumburg, IL
Christmas Breakfast with Santa - Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL
Family Fun Sunday Hanukkah Arts Workshop Chicago, IL
Lake Wonderland Winter Festival Des Plaines, IL
More Fun for Kids on Sunday Chicago and Suburbs, IL

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