Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2020 | Page 8

November Events & Activities Nov. 1-30, 11am - 3pm Winter Play Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org Nov. 2, 9am - 11am Fall Foliage Walking Tour Lisle: 630-719-2468 http://www.mortonarb.org The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53: This self-guided hands-on discovery activity may include painting snow or building a fort, weather permitting. Visitors will find all the tools needed to have some frosty fun. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53: Enjoy a brisk autumn walk and take in the changing colors of The Morton Arboretum’s trees with the Arboretum’s forest ecologist, Chris- tine Rollinson. View fall color while learning about the science behind the seasonal changes that trees go through each year. Nov. 2, 1pm Baby Shark Live! Meet & Greet Rosemont: Nov. 2, 10am - noon Family First Saturdays: Dive into Dolphins Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/events/shedd-aquarium/ family-first-saturdays-dive-into-dolphins/402403303960125/ Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road Nov. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 9:30am - 9:50am Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Elmhurst: https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/even tdetails?eventid=31928&lib=0 Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive: On the first Sat- urday of each month, join us for a deep dive into the world of aquatic life! You’ll learn about your favorite animals through hands-on activities, games, crafts and time behind the scenes with Shedd’s animal experts. This program includes aquarium admission, so afterward your family can continue to explore! This event is designed for families with children ages 5-12. One adult must attend for every five children under the age of 18. Tickets are $49.99 per person ($29.99 for members) Please contact [email protected] with questions. For accessibility questions and more information, click this link: https://shedd.link/3378zPa. Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave.: Join us in the Kids’ Library Program Room for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. Nov. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30, 1pm - 4pm Dino Digs Kenosha: 262-653-4450 http://bit.ly/DDMEvents Dinosaur Discovery Museum, 5608 10th Ave.: Experience first-hand the excitement of excavating a dinosaur fossil! Every Saturday and Sunday. Nov. 2, 1pm - 2pm Free Pumpkin Smash & Bash Glenview: 847-724-5670 Nov. 2, 8pm - 3pm Disney’s Freaky Friday Crystal Lake: https://business.barringtonchamber.com/events/ details/disney-s-freaky-friday-11-02-2019-26191 Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road: Bring your carved Halloween pumpkin to Flick Park Sled Hill for a Pumpkin Roll competition. Have fun smashing your pumpkin and turning it into compost that will nourish plants in the spring. Remove candles and glow sticks beforehand. Non-carved pumpkins not accepted.The event is weather permitting. Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St.: Disney’s Freaky Fri- day, a new musical produced by Williams Street Repertory Book by Bridget Carpenter Music by Tom Kitt Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Based on the novel "Freaky Friday" by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. Fees apply except on student tickets. Student tick- ets must be purchased through Raue Box Office 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Nov. 2, 10am - noon Happy Notes Des Plaines: 847-827-5551 https://calendar.dppl.org/ event/2874247 Nov. 2, 4-7, 9, 11-14, 16, 1pm - 3pm Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom Special Exhibit Oakbrook Terrace: 630-834-8661 Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave.: Join us for Happy Notes where you and your friends can make cards that will bring a smile to the face of a hospitalized child. Cards for hospitalized kids is also a great way to earn community services hours. Materials will be supplied by the library. For teens in grades 7-12 Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society, 17W245 16th St.: Parents and kids enjoyed the experience and there are many fond memories. John Dispensa III said his great-grandfather cre- ated the the idea to provide an affordable family outing at an amusement park. There will be lots of memorabilia on display. Also on display will be the original toy soldiers. Nov. 2, 9:30am - 10:30am Hot Chocolate Walk Wheeling: 847-465-7679 http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/ calendar-of-events/hot-chocolate-walk Nov. 2, 9:30am - 10:30am Fall Foliage Hike Elburn: https://www.facebook.com/events/johnsons-mound- nature-preserve/fall-foliage-hike/534618407075305/ Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Bou- levard: Join the all ages, 1 km walk around Heritage Park. Collect the ingredients to create the perfect hot chocolate at the stations along the path! Special Guest: Your favorite Snow Queen... Elsa! Arts and crafts activities available. This event is FREE, but please RSVP. Johnson’s Mound Nature Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Road: Enjoy the colors of autumn and learn about trees, their leaves and the changes that occur on this family friendly hike. We will explore the diversity of trees growing at Johnson’s Mound, discuss the timing of peak foliage color and enjoy the peaceful woods at this lovely time of year. Register for free event by calling 630- 444-31290 or email [email protected]. NOV-DEC 2019-JAN 2020 8 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland