Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2018-2019

December Events & Activities Dec. 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Holiday Trolley Express Carol Stream: 630-784-6100 https://www.csparks.org/event/ holiday-trolley-express-2/ Dec. 16, 2-3pm Random Ringers Handbell Choir-Holiday Concert Streamwood: 630-837-6800 http://poplarcreeklibrary.evanced. info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=3014&df=calendar&et=all&b ackTo=Calendar&startDate=2018/12/01 Fountain View Recreation Center, 910 N. Gary Ave.: See some holiday lights of Carol Stream. You’ll hear the story of the Polar Express and sing carols. Snacks, holiday games, craft. Santa gives each child a keepsake. Registration by Dec. 12 required. Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave.: Get yourself in the holiday spirit with a unique concert from the Random Ring- ers Handbell Choir. Registration is recommended. Dec. 14, 10:30am - 11am Story Time at the Nature Center St. Charles: 630-444-3190 Dec. 22, 11am - 1pm Swimming with Santa Arlington Heights: https://www.ahpd.org/events/swimming- with-santa/ Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: St. Charles Public Library staff bring books, finger plays, songs, and more. Infant through age 5. Free. Registration required. Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave.: Come join us for swimming with Santa! One last chance to see Santa before the holiday season. Swimming, treats, a craft, holiday music & more! For ages 3-9. Registration required. Swimmers must be accompanied by an adult. Dec. 15, 9-11am Breakfast ‘N’ Story with Santa Mundelein: 847-388-5447 https://mundeleinparks.org/event/ breakfast-n-story-with-santa/ Dec. 27, 2pm Harlem Globetrotters Rosemont: Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Road: Children can share their holiday lists and enjoy Santa reading, “The Night Before Christmas”. Breakfast will be served, followed by activities, crafts and more holiday fun! Bring your camera. Registration for all required. Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Road. Dec. 28, 1pm - 3pm Holiday Matinees Villa Park: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/ xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=563916 8&sw=1024 Dec. 15, 5pm The Illinois Brass Band Presents “Holiday Classics” St. Charles: 847-687-7741 http://illinoisbrassband.org Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave. Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave.: Come see the show! Join us the Villa Park Public Library for screenings of family friendly films, including newer releases! Please visit the library’s website for more information, including film titles. Registration is not required. Dec. 15-16, 1-3pm The Nutcracker Crystal Lake: 815-356-9212 http://rauecenter.org/upcoming- event/nutcracker-ballet/2018-12-15/ Dec. 29-30, 9am - 6pm Family Fun Fest St. Charles: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-fest- tickets-49222420585?aff=ebapi Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St.: Brought to you in conjunction with The Berkshire Ballet Theatre and Raue Center. Laugh, dance and cheer Clara on in her wondrous adventure with the Berkshire Ballet Theatre and students from Summers Academy of Dance. Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St.: Family Fun Fest is burst- ing with spectacular entertainment, thrilling activities and over the top zaniness. Dec. 15, 1-3pm Snowflake Swim Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/ events/Snowflake-Swim-7205398461 Dec. 29, 2pm - 4:30pm Sensory-Friendly Performance of A Christmas Carol Chicago: http://www.facebook.com/events/284428745427437 Pavilion Aquatics Center, 1000 Wellington Ave: Swimming, holiday games & prizes, tie-dye snowflake swim T-shirt Station. Registration required. Child fee includes snowflake swim T-shirt and goody bag. Adult must register with child. Register in per- son with customer service. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.: Doors open at 1:30pm. Dec. 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm Teenie Weenie New Years Eve Ball Carol Stream: 630-784-6100 https://www.csparks.org/event/ teenie-weenie-new-years-eve-ball-2/ Dec. 16, 1-3pm Courts Plus Santa Run Elmhurst: 630-833-5064 http://www.courtsplus.com Simkus Recreation Center, 849 W. Lies Road: Join our count- down to Noon party! Dance to music with our DJ! Games, crafts, festive snacks, and a balloon drop are part of the fun. Parent/ guardian free but required to stay at the event. Ages 1-5 years. Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave.: Come and run our reindeer route. Enjoy some hot cocoa and make an ornament for our tree or to take home. We will supply the Santa hat! Certificates will be awarded for best times. NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost associated. Please refer to the event website for further information. NOV/DEC 2018/JAN 2019 18 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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