Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2017

November Events & Activities Nov. 3-5, 7pm Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Des Plaines: 847-516-2298 or www.spotlight.org Nov. 5, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Pumpkin Drop Mundelein: 847-388-5470 or www.mundeleinparks.org Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St: Stage adaptation of the Disney hit. Features songs like “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.” Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road: Watch pumpkins soar and roll into compost. Also pumpkin roll race, smashing games and more. Only pumpkins from participants accepted. Nov. 3, 6pm - 8pm First Friday Aurora: 630-859-3434 or www.auroradowntown.org Nov. 8, 4pm Art + Science: Graphite Circuit Lombard: 630-627-0316 or www.helenplum.org SciTech Hands On Museum, 18 W. Benton St.: Free admission. Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St.: Learn about conductivity - then complete an LED circuit by drawing with graphite. Registration required. For grades K-3, with adult. Nov. 3 & 17, 6-8pm Tween Night Batavia: www.bataviaparks.org Nov. 8, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bark for Books Villa Park: 630-834-1164 or www.vppl.org Eastside Community Center: Games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more. Nov. 3, 10am - 11:30am Wendy & DB Live in Concert Glencoe: 856-296-6471 or www.wendyanddb.com Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave.: Read with a dog. A variety of dogs, certified by Therapy Dogs International, will be the listeners. Choose a book to read in advance. All ages; under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Glencoe Library, 320 Park Ave.: Join Wendy and DB as they sing, dance and get kids moving. Free and open to all ages. Nov. 8, 6pm - 8pm Preschool Fair Glen Ellyn: https://gepl.org Nov. 4, 9am - 2pm Abundant Blessings Holiday Market St. Charles: 630-584-8638 or www.stmarkschurch.church/ abundantblessings Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St: Learn about preschool programs available in Glen Ellyn. Talk with representatives from the schools. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 101 S. Sixth Ave.: Artisans, crafters, silent auction, holiday cookie connection and more. Nov. 9, Nov. 11, Nov. 30, 6pm - 6:30pm Babies & Tots Bartlett: 630-837-3348 orwww.bartlettlibrary.org Nov. 4- 26, Saturdays & Sundays 11am & 1pm “Arnie the Doughnut” Ch icago: 773-761-4477 or www.lifelinetheatre.com Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road.: For new- borns through 35 months, with a caregiver. Includes an intro- duction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise, movement and baby and toddler interaction. Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.: Arnie the doughnut is happiest when he’s chosen to be taken home. Age 5 and up. Nov. 4, 7am - 5pm Dog Admission Day Lisle: 630-719-5768 or www.mortonarb.org Nov. 9-11, 10am - 11am Getting to Know... Once Upon a Mattress Arlington Heights: 847-577-2121 or ww.metropolisarts.com The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Hit the Arboretum trails with your furry friend. Fee includes a bandanna for each dog. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.: Musi- cal takes a spin on the famous “Princess and the Pea” fairytale. Nov. 4, 11:30am Great Pumpkin Roll Lake in the Hills: 847-960-7460 or www.lith.org Nov. 10, 10am - 10:30am Prelude Demo Libertyville: 847-367-0707 or www.adlercenter.org Butch Hagele Beach, 71 Hilltop Dr.: Roll a pumpkin down the steep hill and watch how far it will go. Bring your own pump- kins and roll them for free, or register and enter the contest. The David Adler Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Mixed age class uses musical play to enrich child’s development. Features lullabies, chants, movement and rhythm games. Nov. 4-Nov. 5, 9:30am - 4pm Model Railroad Showcase Roselle: 630-529-1641 or www.roselle.lib.il.us Nov. 11-12, 10am - 5pm Chicago Pet Show St. Charles: www.kanecountyfair.com Roselle Public Library District, 40 S. Park St.: Collections, run- ning layouts and railroad memorabilia. Representatives from Metra will provide train safety tips. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Road: Kane County Fairgrounds. See variety of animals; also features vendors with pet supplies; representatives from rescue organizations. Nov. 5, 1:30pm Fall Changes Northbrook: 847-824-8360 http://fpdcc.com/nature-centers/river-trail-nature-center Nov. 11, 11am - 2pm Heritage Day Geneva: 630-232-4542 or www.genevaparks.org Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road: Learn about the Peck family, visit the history gallery, observe sheep herding and butter making and more. Free. River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave: Learn how plants and animals prepare for winter. NOV-DEC 2017/JAN 2018 8 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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