Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2020

November Events & Activities Nov. 13, 6:15pm - 7pm Chapters: K-2 Book Club Wheaton: 630-868-7540 http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/ev ents/2019-11-13-181500-2019-11-13-190000/chapters-k- 2-book-club Nov. 14-30, 1pm - 5pm On the Right Track: By Rail to Chicago & Beyond Elmhurst: 630-833-1457 http://www.elmhursthistory.org/ Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave.: New exhibit ex- plores local railroad history through an eclectic array of inter- esting artifacts including photos, maps and models of stations, locomotives and railroad cars. Kids can try hands-on learning stations including a wooden train play area, working telegraph, and a track switching game. Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St: Grades K-2 with care- giver We have a new book club! Pick up a copy of Here’s Hank- You Can’t Drink a Meatball Through a Straw by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver at the Youth Services desk beginning October 14. Read the book as a family or independently before we meet for a great discussion and activity. Registration required Nov. 14, 9am Open Play for Children with Special Meeds Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://wonder-works.org Nov. 14, 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm Books & Cookies Kenosha: 262-564-6113 Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W.North Ave.: Wonder Works is opening up early the second Thursday of every month for children with special needs. Wonder Works is welcoming children 0 to 8 years old and their families in to enjoy the museum during a quieter time with enhanced accessibility throughout the museum. All attendees are welcome to stay in the museum when it opens at 10am. Kenosha Southwest Neighborhood Library, 7979 38th Ave.: For Grades K-2. Come listen to some fun books, make a craft, and enjoy a sweet treat all while working on literacy and social skills. Each session will feature a different topic. Nov. 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Glitter & Glow Homeschool Weekly Class (5-12 Years) Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glitter-glow- homeschool-weekly-class-5-12-years-registration- 67228270567?aff=ebapi Nov. 15-17, 20-24, 27-30, 10am - 6pm Drury Lane Presents: Mary Poppins Oakbrook Terrace: 630-530-0111 Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. Kidcreate Studio, 3709 N. Southport Ave.: What rules supreme in your child’s world? Art projects that glitter or glow-in-the- dark? No need for your child to choose when you sign them up for this art class! We will work with a variety of art supplies including clay, glow-in-the-dark paint, and of course, lots and lots of glitter! The kids will create snow globes that glow-in- the-dark, butterflies that shimmer and glimmer, an Eiffel Tower with stars that twinkle, and so much more. Glitter and glow… here we go! Nov. 16, 2pm - 4pm Chicago Kids Showcase Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-kids-showcase- tickets-71215057153?aff=ebapi Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St: Hey Chicago! Come out and support some of your favorite young stars! They will be performing their best material in hopes of taking their careers to the next level! Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and laughs! Get the VIP experiece for preferred seating and celebrity meet & greet! We have a few more performance spots left, so if you know any funny kids ages 8-18, email info@ YoungStars360.com for details! Nov. 14, 4pm - 6pm Happy Tails Des Plaines: 847-827-5551 https://calendar.dppl.org/ event/2874255 Nov. 16, 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Time: Excellent X-Rays Lisle: 630-964-3410 http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museums- atlislestationpark-events Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave.: Earn service hours by making fleece dog toys that will be donated to local animals rescues. For teens in grades 7-12. Nov. 14-17, 21-24, 29-30 through Jan. 4, times vary It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! Chicago: www.stage773.com The Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.: Come by for a special Kids Time hosted by KIDS Urgent Care of Wheaton. We will learn all about x-rays and germs, then we will make a craft. Be sure to stick around for story-time with the Lisle Library District. Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.: The second longest-running holiday play returns to Chicago. For 17 years, the American Blues Ensemble has treated Chicago audiences to a live 1940s- style radio broadcast. Once again, the incredible “It’s a Wonder- ful Life” cast assembles to recreate the entire town of Bedford Falls with Foley sound effects, an original score and holiday car- ols. Critics call this “perfect Christmas theater” and “first-class holiday fare.” After each performance at Stage 773, the cast keeps the merry mood going by serving milk and cookies to the crowd. Thursday-Sunday; times vary. Tickets $19-$69. NOV-DEC 2019-JAN 2020 Nov. 16, 11am - 4pm Model Railroad Madness Elmhurst: 630-833-1457 http://www.elmhursthistory.org/323/ Family-Programs Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave.: All aboard for a day full of model train fun. Drop in to meet local model train enthusiasts from Chicagoland T-Trak, see their innovative track layouts and learn how model trains work. Check out the new exhibit, “On the Right Track,” in the museum featuring interac- tive learning stations for kids. 14 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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