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.
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