Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2018-2019 | Page 9
November Events & Activities
Nov. 10, 10am
Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Old Mill Creek: 847-244-5330
http://www.tempelfarms.com/behind-the-scenes-tours1.html
Nov. 17, 5:30-6pm
Jelly Belly Christmas Tree Lighting
& Celebration
Pleasant Prairie, WI: (866) 868-7522 www.jellybelly.com
The Tempel Lipizzans, 17000 Wadsworth Road: Tour guides will
take you through the stallion stables to learn all about the his-
tory of the Lipizzan, classical riding and our farm. We finish in
the arena with a viewing of a daily training session.
10100 Jelly Belly Lane: Kick off the Christmas season at the
4th Annual Jelly Belly Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday,
Nov. 17. Ceremony begins at 6pm followed by photos
with Santa Claus. Register to win a $100 Shopping Spree.
Extended store and tour hours and more. See coupon offer
on Page 17.
Nov. 10, 7pm
Double Dare Live!
Rosemont:
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road.
Nov. 15-18, 11am - 9pm
Autumn Festival, An Arts and Crafts Affair
Villa Park: 402-331-2889 http://www.hpifestivals.com
Nov. 10, 9am - 12:30pm
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch ('18) Breakfast and Movie Showing
Woodridge: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-seuss-
the-grinch-2018-breakfast-and-movie-showing-tick-
ets-48515647608?aff=ebapi
The Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Ave.: Stage entertain-
ment, an hourly gift certificate winner, food & drink, lots of
family fun, and free parking! Show hours: Thursday/Friday
11am to 9pm; Saturday 9am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Hollywood Blvd Cinema, 1001 75th St.: Appearance by the
Grinch, a mailbox to drop your letter to Santa and get a reply
back, raffle, breakfast, cash bar, and the new Grinch Movie!
Nov. 15, 7pm - 8pm
The Barefoot Hawaiians
Glendale Heights: 630-260-1550
Nov. 10, 7am - 11am
Panting for Paws 5K and 1 Mile Family Run Walk
Crystal Lake: 815-474-4556 http://runsignup.com/panting18
Glenside Public Library District, 25 E. Fullerton Ave: Explore Ha-
waiian, Polynesian, and Tahitian culture through this exciting
and interactive hula dance performance.
Lippold Park, 851 IL 176: Support the animals at Helping Paws
Animal Shelter by signing up for the 12th annual Panting for
Paws 5K and 1 Mile Family Run/Walk.
Nov. 16, 10:30am - 11am
Story Time at the Nature Center
St. Charles: 630-444-3190 [email protected]
Nov. 10, 10am - 10:30am
Turkey Treat Jar
West Dundee: https://www.frvpld.info/
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: Books, finger
plays, songs, and more. Free; registration required. Sign up for
only one story time per month. Through age 5.
Randall Oaks Library, 500 Randall Rd: Nothing says thanks like
a jar full of treats to share. Ages 3-6 w/caregiver.
Nov. 16, 3:30pm - 4pm
Turkey Time
East Dundee: https://www.frvpld.info/
Nov. 11, 8:30am - 11am
Gobbler Hobbler
Oswego: 630-554-1010 http://oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave.: Celebrate Thanksgiving
with a story and craft! Ages 3-6 with caregiver.
Fox Chase Elementary School, 260 Fox Chase Drive N: A chip-
timed 10K run down the Fox River and through scenic Oswego,
or enjoy the Mashed Potato Mile just for fun!
Nov. 16, 6pm - 9pm
Winter Lights Aurora!
Aurora: 630-256-3370 http://www.enjoyaurora.com/
EventDetail?destid=4030
Nov. 14, 1:30pm - 2pm
Get Ready for Kindergarten
Bloomingdale: 630-924-2730
Join the fun as we kick off the holiday season with pop-up
shops, food trucks, Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way: Monthly pro-
gram to prepare children for kindergarten.
Nov. 17-18, 10am - 6pm
16th Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG) 2018
Chicago: 847-677-8277 https://www.chitag.com/
Nov. 14, 5pm - 5:30pm
Slime Factory
West Chicago: 630-231-1552 http://westchicago.evanced.info/
signup/Calendar
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.: An unsurpassed celebration of
play for more than 30,000 kids, parents, grandparents and toy
and game enthusiasts.
West Chicago Public Library, 118 W. Washington St.: Learn how
to make different kinds of slime. For children ages 7-11. Limited
to the first 20 participants. Drop in.
Nov. 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Creating Connections
West Chicago: 630-231-1552 http://www.wcpld.info
Nov. 14, 4pm - 4:30pm
Turkey-Palooza
East Dundee: https://www.frvpld.info/
West Chicago Public Library, 118 W. Washington St.: Children’s
books are used to engage all the senses and activities can be
adapted for each person. For children ages birth - 11 with an
adult caregiver. Drop in.
Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave: Turkey-inspired afternoon
of games, crafts, and snacks. Grades K-6.
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