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November Events & Activities
Ride the Christmas Trains at East Troy Railroad
Saturdays & Sundays Nov. 24 - Dec. 16, 2018
Depart at 9am, 10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm, 3pm.
easttroyrr.org • 262-642-3263
Nov. 23-25, 9am - 9pm
Festival of Lights and Tree Sales
Wheaton: https://www.facebook.com/
events/268087380585028
Nov. 29-30, 7pm
A Christmas Carol
Arlington Heights: https://app.arts-people.com/index.
php?show=87072
Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave.: A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has
become a family tradition for many. Make it one of yours! Cos-
ley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.: A Me-
tropolis tradition, celebrate the holiday with Ebenezer Scrooge
and the Cratchit family. Scrooge’s only concern is with making
money, no matter the cost to those around him.
Nov. 23, 1-4:30pm
Holiday Walk at the Library
Glen Ellyn: http://gepl.evanced.info/signup/
EventDetails?EventId=14769
Nov. 29, 6pm - 7:30pm
A Night with the Grinch
Round Lake: 847-546-8558 https://apm.activecommunities.
com/roundlakeareaparkdist/Activity_Search/a-night-with-the-
grinch/5216
Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St.: Celebrate the holiday
season at GEPL before heading to downtown Glen Ellyn for
the annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy story-performer Chris
Fascione, live holiday music, and crafts.
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Dress to meet the
Grinch and play in our Round Lake Area Park District Children’s
Neighborhood Museum Whoville Neighborhood!
Nov. 23-Jan. 6
Wonderland Express
Glencoe: 312-835-5440 www.chicagobotanic.org/wonderland
Nov. 29, 1pm - 2pm
Little Naturalists
St. Charles: 630-444-3190
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road: Model trains,
magical indoor snow and Chicago landmarks in miniature.
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: In this hour-long
program for 4 and 5 year olds, children will discover the won-
ders of nature.(Note:This is a “drop-off” program; adults and
siblings may enjoy the trails or wait in the nature center during
program.) Registration required. Call or e-mail programs@
kaneforest.com
Nov. 24, 2pm - 4pm
Incredibles 2 (PG)
East Dundee: 847-428-3661, option 3 https://www.frvpld.info/
Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave: Doors open at 1:45 p.m.
for free popcorn and refreshments! Children under age 9 must
be accompanied by an adult.
Nov. 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
Nature Tykes
St. Charles: 630-444-3190
Nov. 24, 3pm
Peppa Pig Live!
Rosemont:
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: Geared for 3-year-
olds, we will explore the natural world through a variety of
activities.A parent or caregiver must accompany child. Reg-
istration required. Call [phone] or e-mail programs@
kaneforest.com.
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road:
Nov. 27, 4pm - 4:30pm
Aunt-Tillie’s Time Machine
Glen Ellyn: https://gepl.org/events/illinois-bicentennial-happy-
200th-birthday/
Nov. 30, 6:30pm - 8pm
Jolly Old St. Nick Concert
Elmhurst: 630-833-1457 http://www.elmhursthistory.org
Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St.: Kindergarten-grade 2.
Nov. 28, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Art + Science: Moving Picture
Lombard: 630-627-0316 https://www.helenplum.org/art-
science-conveyer-belt-movie
Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York St.: Ring in the
holiday season with Elmhurst’s authentic German choirs,
Damenchor and Männerchor, as they perform German carols.
Jolly Old St. Nick joins the festivities to explain his legend and
take photos with kids. Hot cocoa and sweet treats provided.
Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas.
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St.: Grades K-3,
parents may attend. Open to Helen Plum Library cardholders.
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