Oaklee's Family Guide November/December 2016 | Page 15

November Events & Activities Nov. 12, 7-10pm Teen Night Nov. 17 - 20 Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair 2016 Palatine: www.ymcachicago.org/buehler/programs/youth-and-teenleadership/ 1400 W. NW Hwy. Grades 5-8 only. Teen Night is the second Saturday of the month. Admission includes swimming, water and land basketball, and (waiver must be signed by parent), gymnastic gym for 20 minutes. Watch for our flier of events for the year. Light snacks available to purchase. Villa Park: 402-331-2889 www.hpifestivals.com The Odeum, 1033 N. Villa Ave. Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Stage entertainment, hourly gift winners, food, drink & family fun, and free parking! Adults $9, Children Under 10 are Free. Nov. 17, 1-2pm Little Naturalists Nov. 13, 8:30am-noon Gobbler Hobbler 10K Run & Mashed Potato Mile Saint Charles: 630-444-3190 www.kaneforest.com Creek Bend Nature Center LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. 4- and 5-year-olds discover the wonders of nature through stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. Advance registration required. $5/child. Oswego: 630-554-1010 www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/event/ gobbler-hobbler-10k/ Fox Chase Elementary School, 260 Fox Chase Dr. Celebrate fall with a scenic 10K run down the Fox River and through beautiful downtown Oswego or enjoy a one mile jog just for fun! Preregistration ends Oct. 31. Nov. 18 - Dec. 24 Christkindlmarket Chicago Chicago: 312-494-2175 www.christkindlmarket.com/en/ Daley Plaza-Chicago Loop, between Washington, Clark & Dearborn St. Free market featuring vendors from Germany and around the world with unique gifts, foods, toys, ornaments and more. Visit our Naperville market from Nov. 25 - Dec. 24. See our ad on page 11. Nov. 13, 3-5pm Artful Women Presents Alicia Marcos Birong Crystal Lake: 815-356-9212 rauecenter.ticketforce.com Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St. Alicia Marcos Birong, author of “Changing the Chatter: Help Your Daughter Look Beyond the Mirror for Self-Esteem,” discusses the importance of raising a daughter with strong self-esteem. Tickets $25/pair, $5/add'l child, plus add'l fees. Ages 8+. Nov. 18, 10:30am-11am Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center Saint Charles: 630-444-3190 www.kaneforest.com Creek Bend Nature Center LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. Library staff bring books, finger plays, songs, and more for this fun program for infants through age 5. Advance registration required. Free. Nov. 16, 6-7:30pm Thanksgiving Cookie Day 847-967-6633 www.niles-parks.org Howard Leisure Center. Fun and interactive cookie decorating class to bring out the pastry chef in any child. Design, decorate a cookie box and 6 themed cookies. Res. $20, Non-Res. $25. Nov. 18, 6-8pm Community Family Night Nov. 16, 7-8pm Nature Book Group Palatine: www.ymcachicago.org/buehler/pages/special-events Buehler YMCA, 1400 W.Northwest Hwy. Crafts, sports and games with a fun twist for the entire family. Free and OPEN to the community. St Charles: www.kaneforest.com Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St. This monthly gathering is designed for book-lovers and nature enthusiasts. Free. Nov. 18, 6-8:30pm Parents’ Night Out Nov. 17-27 at United Center Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “Out of the World” Naperville: www.ymcachicago.org/fry Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St. Drop your 3 - 9 year old off with us for a night of games, crafts and fun! Pizza, juice box served. Chicago: 312-455-4500 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 and download the smartphone app to enhance your circus experience. Go backstage with special VIP tickets. Nov. 18, 7-9pm Dive-In Movie: Zootopia Oak Brook: 630-990-4233 www.obparks.org Oak Brook Park District’s Family Aquatic Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd. Watch Zootopia from the water! Inflatables, rafts, and noodles are welcome. Residents free, non-residents $5 at door. Nov. 17, 9:30-10:15am Nature Tykes Nov. 18, 7-9pm Movie in the Park - Inside: Zootopia Saint Charles: 630-444-3190 www.kaneforest.com Creek Bend Nature Center LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St. 3 year olds explore the natural world through stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. Parent or caregiver must accompany child. Advance registration required. $5. Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 www.gepark.org Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Rd. Come watch ZOOTOPIA (PG) on the indoor turf at Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center! All ages welcome! Free. 15 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016