Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2020

November Events & Activities Nov. 1-24 Santa’s Mailbox Tinley Park: https://www.tinleyparkdistrict.org/calendar-of- events/ Nov. 1, 9am - noon Mommy’s Time Off- A Morning with Matisse (3-9 Years) Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mommys-time- off-a-morning-with-matisse-3-9-years-registration- 70975259913?aff=ebapi Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171 St.: The Tinley Park-Park District is again helping with the mail delivery to the North Pole! “Santa’s Mailbox” will be located in the Bet- tenhausen Recreation Center during office hours through Nov. 24. Children mail their letter to Santa and receive a personal letter from him! Don’t forget to include your address for Santa! Santa will be busy packing his sleigh for Christmas night so he will only be able to answer letters received on or before Nov. 24. Age 3-12 only! Kidcreate Studio-Lakeview, 3709 N. Southport Ave.: No school day for St. Andrew’s! This drop off class is great for mommies, daddies or whoever wants a little break! Let your kids express their creativity while you enjoy some time to yourself. Your young artist will enjoy creating a fantastic work of art-inspired by Henri Matissee. Books and examples of masterpieces will educate and delight your child during this popular class. Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child. $40.50 mem- ber/$45 non-member. Nov. 1-3 Seussical the Musical Jr Des Plaines: 847-516-2298 https://www.cytchicago.org/shows/ Seussical-the-Musical-Junior/44 Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30am - 4:30pm Nature and Science and Art Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://www.wonder-works.org Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker: Join The Cat in the Hat on a whimsical journey from the Jungle of Nool, to Circus McGurkus, to the tiny land of Who as he tells of the adventures of Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and other characters from the creative genius of Dr. Suess! Fun for the whole family! 7pm Nov. 1; 2pm Nov.2-3; 6pm Nov.2. Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Extend- ing the Friday Morning Nature and Science activities all day, with a pinch more art. Kids will explore the world of animals, technology, their own bodies and more in this hands experi- mental day of learning and play. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 3pm New Release Fridays at Lake Forest Library Lake Forest: 847-234-0636 https://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/events/new-release-fridays-13 Nov. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 11am - 11:30am Shadow Puppet Story-times Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://www.wonder-works.org Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Join us for this exciting adventure into story and legend with Bill our amazing story time expert and his trusty sidekick who puts on an amaziingly shadowy performance. Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road: Jumpstart your weekend and be the first to see newly released DVDs. Popcorn is included. Call the library at 847-234-0636 to find out what movie will be shown this week. Nov. 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26, 27, 29, 11am - 11:20am Story Time Oak Lawn: http://www.cmoaklawn.org/calendar.html Nov. 1, 15, 6pm - 9pm Parents’ Night Out Geneva: https://www.facebook.com/events/stephen-d-persing- er-recreation-center/parents-night-out/2116633528636706/ The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive: Parent and child story time is free with your admission and is usually held in our multi-purpose room at 11 AM. Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road: Parents – do you want to enjoy a night without the kids? Let us entertain them with games, crafts, movies, snacks and more. Nov. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 11am - 11:30am Storytime: Great Beginnings:11am Wheaton: 630-868-7540 http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/even ts/2019-11-01-110000-2019-11-01-113000/storytime-great- beginnings11am Nov. 1-2, 5pm Pier Pumpkin Lights Chicago: 312-595-7437 https://navypier.org/explore/ programming-events/pier-pumpkin-lights/ Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St: For babies ages 6 to 23 months (must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver). During this 30-minute session, babies and their parents will share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and age-appropriate books. Child must be 6 months and not yet 2 by the date of the first storytime. Navy Pier, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.: Explore a variety of pumpkin pop-up installations throughout the Pier and enjoy fabulous fall deals at the first-ever Pier Pumpkin Lights, a month-long seasonal celebration. Nov. 1,5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, 9:15am - 9:45am Rise & Shine Storytime Elmhurst: https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/even tdetails?eventid=29906&lib=0 Through June 2020 Troll Hunt Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave.: Join us for stories, nursery rhymes, and music that will keep little ones gleefully engaged and learning. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53: Troll sightings have been reported in the woods of The Morton Arboretum! Six colossal creatures and a hideout have all been spotted, but why have these giant trolls made their home at the Arboretum and what do they want to know about us? 7 NOV-DEC 2019-JAN 2020

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