Welcome to Oaklee ’ s Family Guide
Dear Readers ,
The holidays reinforce our focus on family time and remind us of how fleeting is the time when our children are young . Oaklee ' s provides you with ideas to get out and create special family memories and enjoy the wonder of the season .
We ' ve got details on holiday activities , including local tree lightings , Santa sightings , Christkindlmarkets and family-friendly New Year ' s Eve events . We ' ve also got info on big events like the Ringling Bros . and Barnum & Bailey circus and the Chicago Pet Show in St . Charles .
Oaklee ' s is excited to provide you with a bonus pullout section : our new Party & Event Planning Guide . Find it between pages 18 and 19 . This guide is your resource to planning birthday parties , family celebrations and group outings all year long .
In the spirit of the season , Oaklee ' s says a big " Thank You " to all of our supporters -- our readers who bring Oaklee ' s into their lives every day , our advertisers who so generously support our mission , and the communities and organizations who diligently enter their events on our calendar so we can keep you informed and on the go ! We look forward to keeping you busy in 2017 !
Happy Holidays !
Nancy Stevens
Operations and Sales Manager
Advertisers and Features
Bonus Party & Event Planning Guide
See our center pullout section between pages 18 and 19 .
Calendar , November . 10-18 Chicago Pet Show , St . Charles . . 13 Christkindlmarkets . . . . . . . . 11 East Troy Christmas Trains . . . . 10 Ringling Bros . and Barnum &
Bailey Circus . . 3 , 7 & back cover
Calendar , December 19-26 A Christmas Carol ,
Limelight Theatre Co .. . . . . 23 Candy Cane Hunt ,
Lisle Park District . . . . . . . 22 Santa House ,
Naperville Park District . . . . 26 Winter Wonderland , Des Plaines
Park District . . . . . . . . . . 21 New Year ' s Eve , Park Ridge
Park District . . . . . . . . . . 26
New Year ' s Eve Family Events . . . . . . . 33-35
Coupons 33 Artistry in Motion , Des Plaines
Park District . . . . . . . . . . 33 Audubon Skate Park . . . . . . . 33 Discovery Center Museum . . . . 33 DuPage Children ’ s Museum . . . 33 Jelly Belly Visitor Center . . . . . 33 Kohl Children ’ s Museum . . . . . 33 Oakton Ice Arena
Park Ridge Park District . . . 33 Victorian Christmas Craft ,
Oswegoland Park District . . 33
Party Guide Coupons P-15 Des Plaines Park District . . . . P-15 Family Aquatic Center , Oak
Brook Park District . . . . . P-15 GiGi ' s Playhouse . . . . . . . . P-15 Lake Park Golf Course . . . . . P-15
Mountain View . . . . . . . . . P-15 Mystic Waters . . . . . . . . . . P-15 Water Works , Schaumburg
Park District . . . . . . . . . P-15
New Year ' s Eve Family Events 33-34 New Year ' s Eve , Park Ridge
Park District . . . . . . . . . . 26
Indoor Fun 27
Museums 28-29 Kohl Children ' s Museum . . . . . 29
Schools , Open Houses & Classes 30-31 Autism Home Support . . . . . . . 5 Kiddie Academy . . . . . . . . . . 30 Shepherd ' s Flock
Child Care Center . . . . . . . 30 Spotlight Theatre . . . . . . . . 31
Tree Lightings & Santa Visits 6-9
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