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November Events & Activities
Nov. 1-9, 9am
35th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film
Festival
Wilmette: https://www.facebook.com/
events/549158292194312
Nov. 2 -4
Monster Jam Triple Threat Series
Rosemont: https://www.monsterjam.com
Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road.
Nov. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, 9-11am
Stay ‘N Play Open Gym
Glen Ellyn: https://gepark.org/event/stay-n-play-open-gym-2/
all/
The Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave.
Nov. 1, 5 - 6:30pm
Day of the Dead
West Chicago: 630-231-1552 http://www.wcpld.info
Spring Avenue Gymnastics Center, 185 Spring Ave.: Children
in preschool or younger are invited to join us twice a week for
playtime in the Spring Avenue Gymnastics Center!
West Chicago Public Library, 118 W. Washington St.: Families
of all cultures are invited for traditional food and decorations
as well as other crafts and activities. This program will be pre-
sented in both Spanish and English.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 10:45am - 12:15pm
Apprentice/ Master Engineering Club (Ages 7-14)
Vernon Hills: 847-247-4575 https://comed128.augusoft.net/
index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_
id=8151&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=47&int_
catalog_id=0
Nov. 1, 7:30pm
Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before
Christmas
Chicago: 312-341-2310 https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/
shows/nightmarebeforechristmas/
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky: The Engineering
Club introduces students to a new hands-on project based
lesson every week from various engineering disciplines. For
each lesson, students focus on developing problem solving,
critical thinking and peer collaboration skills. Register at www.
ComEd128.org or call [phone].
Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy: Celebrate Halloween
and Day of the Dead with this screening of Tim Burton’s The
Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the Chicago Philhar-
monic performing Danny Elfman’s classic score.
Nov. 1, 6pm - 7pm
Mini Historian
Wauconda: http://www.lcfpd.org/events/mini-historian-/
Nov. 3, 8am - 10:30am
Bridges 5K Race
Hoffman Estates: 847-885-7500 https://www.heparks.org/event/
new-bridges-5k-race/
Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road:
Help your little ones become mini historians as they explore
our Museum galleries and learn about historical objects. This
program will take place in the classroom.
Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek
Drive: Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8am. Join us bright and early to race
through our beautiful golf course for our first 5K event! To regis-
ter, visit bridgesofpoplarcreek.com or call 847-781-3681
Nov. 1-30, 9am - 5pm
“Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites”
Glenview: 847-832-6600 http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/
Nov. 3, 1pm - 2pm
Free! Pumpkin Smash and Bash
Glenview: 847-724-3337
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, 2100 Patriot Blvd:
”Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites” allows kids to
immerse themselves in the life-sized worlds of children’s books.
Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road: Bring your carved Halloween
pumpkin to the Flick Park Sled Hill for a Pumpkin Roll competi-
tion. Have fun smashing your pumpkin and turning it into com-
post that will help nourish plants in the spring. Note: Remove
any candles and glow sticks beforehand.
Nov. 1, 6pm - 7pm
Writing Workshop
West Dundee: http://www.frvpld.info/
Randall Oaks Library, 500 Randall Road: Challenge yourself to
write a novella in November during National Novel Writing Month.
Begin planning, share ideas and enjoy a snack! Grades 6-12.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Junior Engineering Club (Ages 4-6)
Vernon Hills: 847-247-4575 https://comed128.augusoft.net/
index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_
id=8147&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=47&int_
catalog_id=0
Nov. 2, 10am - 10:30am
Baby Scientist
East Dundee: https://www.frvpld.info/
Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave: Activities based around
STEAM themes (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and
Math). Ages 1-3 with a caregiver.
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky: The Engineering
Club introduces students to a new hands-on project based
lesson every week from various engineering disciplines. For
each lesson, students focus on developing problem solving,
critical thinking and peer collaboration skills. Register at www.
ComEd128.org or [phone].
Nov. 2, 6:30-8pm
First Friday Family Fun Night
West Chicago: 630-231-3787 http://wchicago.mh-
software.com/ViewItem.html?integral=0&cal_item_
id=3759&dtwhen=2458425&style_sheet=userStyle.css
NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost
associated. Please refer to the event website for
further information.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 155 N. Prince Crossing Road: A
night of fun for children and families with crafts, music, Bible
stories and games! Every First Friday of the month.
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