Nov . 11 , 4:30pm - 8:30pm Parents ’ Night Out Hoffman Estates : 847-285-5400 or heparks . org Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center , 5050 N . Sedge Blvd : Parents can have an evening to themselves while kids take part in games , crafts , have pizza , see a movie and more . For ages 3-12 .
Nov . 12 , 9am - 3pm The Great Midwest Train Show Wheaton : 630-290-1962 or www . greatmidwesttrainshow . com DuPage County Fairgrounds , 2015 Manchester Road : Monthly train show with up to 180 exhibitors .
Nov . 15 , 1-1:30pm Early Learning Kickstart Bloomingdale : 630-924-2740 or www . mybpl . org Bloomingdale Public Library , 101 Fairfield Way : Program for early learners features basic letter sounds ; presented by Bloomingdale Kumon Center . Registration required . Ages 3-5 .
Nov . 16 , 1pm - 3pm Homeschool Hangout ( For homeschoolers of all ages ) Elmhurst : www . elmhurstpubliclibrary . org Elmhurst Public Library , 125 S Prospect Ave : Homeschool families can take part in hands-on activities and to meet other home-schoolers on the third Thursday of each month .
Nov . 16 , 7pm - 8pm If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Family Reading Night Bartlett : 630-837-3348 or www . bartlettlibrary . org Bartlett Public Library District , 800 S . Bartlett Road .: Families can hear stories by author Laura Numeroff , participating in literacy activities and create a craft . The Bartlett Rotarians will be guest readers and will give a free book to attendees .
Nov . 17-Jan . 1 , 4:30- 9pm Illumination : Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum Lisle : 630-725-2066 or www . mortonarb . org The Morton Arboretum , 4100 Route 53 : Become part of the Illumination experience with pendants that glow in sync with the sights and sounds of Illumination . Closed Mondays and Thanksgiving , Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ; open Jan . 1 .
Nov . 17 , 7pm Owl Prowl Northbrook : 847-824-8360 or http :// fpdcc . com / nature-centers / river-trail-nature-center / River Trail Nature Center , 3120 Milwaukee Ave : Take a hike on a trail to search for owls . Afterward , warm up inside with snacks . Registration required at least two days prior .
Nov . 18-Nov . 19 , 10am - 5pm 2017 Chicago Toy & Game Fair Chicago : www . navypier . com ; www . chitag . com / fair Navy Pier , Inc , 600 E . Grand Ave : Preview and play with new toys and games and meet inventors . Tournaments , entertainment , and costumed characters . Admission $ 7- $ 15 .
Nov . 18-Nov . 19 , 10am - 4:30pm Community Tree Trim Brookfield : 708-688-8635 or www . czs . org / treetrim Brookfield Zoo , 8400 31st St : Sponsor a tree and decorate it with ornaments for the zoo ’ s annual Holiday Magic .
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November Events & Activities
Nov . 18 , 6pm Jelly Belly Christmas Tree Lighting & Celebration Pleasant Prairie , WI : ( 866 ) 868-7522 www . jellybelly . com 10100 Jelly Belly Lane : Join us to celebrate the season at the 3rd Annual Jelly Belly Tree Lighting at 6pm Saturday , Nov . 18 , followed by photos with Santa Claus , BeanBoozled , face painting , extended store and tour hours and more . See coupon offer on Page 17 .
Nov . 18 , 2pm - 4pm Corner Boys Bartlett : 630-837-3560 or www . bartlettlibrary . org Bartlett Public Library District , 800 S . Bartlett Road .: Acoustic trio performs harmonies and unique arrangements of songs by a wide variety of writers / performers .
Nov . 18 , 11am - noon Thanksgiving Family STEM Party ( For families ) Elmhurst : www . elmhurstpubliclibrary . org Elmhurst Public Library , 125 S Prospect Ave : Easy experiments and activities for the whole family . Nov . 19 , 1:30pm Nocturnal Hunters : Owls Northbrook : 847-824-8360 or http :// fpdcc . com / nature-centers / river-trail-nature-center / River Trail Nature Center , 3120 Milwaukee Ave : Learn about the different attributes of owls .
Nov . 22-Jan . 7 “ Elf : The Musical ” Aurora : 630-896-6666 or www . paramountaurora . com Paramount Theatre , 23 E . Galena Blvd : Show is based on the Will Ferrell movie , “ Elf .” Includes matinees and evening performances ; check online for prices and times .
Nov . 23 , 8am Glen Ellyn Turkey Trot Glen Ellyn : www . gepark . org Lake Ellyn Park , 645 Lenox Road : Five-mile run , jog or walk .
Nov . 24-Dec . 26 , 5-9pm Sundays-Thursdays and 5-10 pm Fridays and Saturdays Aurora Festival of Lights Aurora : www . aurorafestivaloflights . com Phillips Park , 1000 Ray Moses Drive : Drive through more than a mile of animated displays .
Nov . 24-Dec . 24 , Thursday-Sunday ; Dec . 18-20 Christkindlmarket Naperville : 630-420-6010 or www . christkindlmarket . com / naperville Naper Settlement , 523 S Webster St .: Experience an outdoor German holiday season market with food , handmade ornaments and gifts and more .
NOTE : Some events listed may have a cost associated . Please refer to the event website for further information .
NOV-DEC 2017 / JAN 2018