Oaklee's Family Guide November/December 2016 | Page 10

November Events & Activities
Ride the Christmas Trains at East Troy Railroad

Saturday & Sundays Nov. 26 - Dec. 18, 2016
Departures on the hour from 9am-2pm.
262.642.3263 • easttroyrr.org

Nov. 2 & 3, Wed. 9am - 6pm, Thurs. 9am-2pm
Candy Cane Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 3, 3-5pm
After School Adventures

Glenview: www.glenviewparks.org
Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. More than 25 booths with one
of a kind artisan’s works and trend setting accessories not available in stores. East Wing crafters also share their handiwork.
Raffle for a handmade dollhouse and other great prizes.

Des Plaines: 847-391-5399 www.desplaines.org
Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. First Thursdays of
the month. Come learn about history and make a fun craft!
Ages 5-12, with adult. 3/non-member $2/members.

Nov. 3, 5pm
Here Whee Go Again Kidz Resale Event

Nov. 2, 6-7pm
Chicago Humanities Festival: Philip Glass: An Evening of
Conversation and Music

Palatine: 847-561-4399 www.hwgakidz.com
Regency Plaza, 780 W. Euclid Rd. Consignors welcome. Tons of
winter clothing (to size 14), especially Holiday attire, baby gear,
shoes, and of course, Toys Toys and more Toys! No Fees .

Chicago: 312-494-5909 tickets.chicagohumanities.org
Symphony Center Armour Stage. One of the most influential
artists of his era, Philip Glass is a colossus of modern music. In
Words Without Music: A Memoir, Glass summarizes a lifetime of
artistic expression. He plays a short solo selection. $10-$25.

Nov. 3, 6-8pm
Old Navy’s Storytime ~ Food, Glorious Food!

Mt. Prospect: www.randhurstvillage.com/events/free-story-timeold-navy/
Old Navy Randhurst Village, 1015 N. Elmhurst Rd. Free storytime entitiled “Food, Glorious Food”. Stories about yummy stuff.

Nov. 3 - Dec. 25
Dickens Holiday Village in Downtown Antioch

Antioch: 847-395-2233 www.AntiochChamber.org
Main & Lake St. Visit Dickens Holiday Village where Olde England comes to Historic Antioch with lifelike figures representing
scenes from that Era. Enjoy many activities & events. Walking
Tour brochures at Welcome Center, 896 Main St. Free to tour.

Nov. 4-13 at Allstate Arena, Nov. 17-27 at United Center
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents
“Out of the World”
Rosemont: 847-635-6601 www.ringling.com
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Out of this World
is an all new show featuring gravity-defying acrobats, orbital
aerialists, majestic animals and fearless daredevils. Order
tickets online & download the smartphone app to enhance
your circus experience. Go backstage with special VIP tickets.
See our ads on pages 3, 7 & back cover.

Nov. 3, 10am-noon
Senior Stroll

Elgin: 630-232-5980 www.kaneforest.com
Burnidge Forest Preserve, 14N035 Coombs Rd. Stroll for an
hour, social time following. Registration not required. Free.

Nov. 3, 10am-8pm
The Grove Arts & Craft Faire

Nov. 4 - 6
World Pet Association presents Aquatic Experience

Glenview: www.glenviewparks.org
The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. Magnificent selection of
contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, unique seasonal
decorations, personalized items and creative gifts from over 75
juried artisans. Admission $5/person and $1/ages 12 & under.

Schaumburg: 847-303-4100 aquaticexperience.org
1551 N. Thoreau Dr. “Everything aquatic under one roof.” Interact with sea lions up close. See piranha tanks, Fish from Around
the World displays, Kids Aquarium Contest, saltwater and
freshwater fish, marine plants and mammals. Tickets $10-$30.

Nov. 3 - 6
Dickens Fall Fest Carnival

Nov. 4, 5:30-7pm
Old-Fashioned Campfire

Antioch: 847-395-2233 www.AntiochChamber.org
Downtown Antioch, Toft Ave. Celebrate Dickens Holiday Village
season with our Fall Festival which includes a large, familyfriendly carnival, offering rides for every age! Free ride ticket at
AntiochChamber.org. Seasonal beverages, foods, and crafts.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016

Highland Park: 847-579-4184 www.hellernaturecenter.org
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd. Take a short hike along the
trails, play games and enjoy marshmallows over the campfire!
Children must be with registered adult. $9, free under age 2.

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