Browse by:
Preschool
You Have Selected:
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Submit An Event
Gnome Hunt| Lisle |
|
Search for gnomes in the Children's Garden using your best "I Spy" skills. Checklist provided.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free with admission
Babes in Toyland| Lombard |
|
Someone is trying to foreclose on Mother Gooseland in this humorous twist on a fairytale classic. Performances are Nov. 10-21 at Lewis University in Romeoville; Nov. 29-30 at North Central College in Naperville; and Dec. 5-7 at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Where: AlphaBet Soup Productions
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Call for cost
Mrs. Claus, a Holiday Musical| Chicago |
|
Join the Elf Class as they try to find the missing list in time for Christmas in this musical show. Performances at Stahl theater from Nov. 24-Dec. 21 and from Nov. 28-Dec. 21 at the Beverly Arts Center.
Where: Beverly Arts Center
When: Visit the Web site for performance schedule.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $12
Storytown| Chicago |
|
From superheroes to undersea adventures, princesses to dinosaurs, Storytown takes children on an interactive, improvised adventure. The actors use kids' suggestions and ideas to create a different story each week. Kids design the setting and help shapes the story. Runs through the end of February 2013, then moves to Stage 773 in Chicago.
Where: iO Theater
When: 10:30 a.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $10
Madeline’s Christmas| Western Springs |
|
Madeline saves Christmas from disaster. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9.
Where: The Theatre of Western Springs
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $15, $7 kids 18 and under.
A Charlie Brown Christmas| Wilmette |
|
Performances are at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 8 and 15.
Where: The Wilmette Theatre
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $12, $10 in advance
Elves at the North Pole| Naperville |
|
Join other elves in an interactive, creative drama event where elfin games are played as all the elves prepare for the "big day" with imagination, costumes and music. Registration required.
Where: Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center Classroom 202
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $24, $16 resident
Freddie the Frog| Skokie |
|
Interactive musical for kids premieres Dec. 6 and 7 with free 10 a.m. community shows; public performances will be presented Dec. 7 at 4 and 7 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.
Where: Robert L. Johnson Auditorium at Niles West High School
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: $10, $7 students, senior Citizens and kids
Breakfast with Santa| Flossmoor |
|
Bring your kids to visit with Santa and enjoy doughnuts, milk and orange juice. Get in the spirit with songs, face painting and a special gift from Santa. Digital pictures with Santa are available at hfparks.com following the event.
Where: Homewood Flossmoor Park District
When: 9-10 and 10:15-11:1 a.m.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: $10, $7 resident
Westfield Old Orchard Ice Skating| Skokie |
|
A skating rink near Bloomingdales opens Nov. 17 (weather permitting). Hours are Monday through Thursday noon to 9 p.m., Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Holiday hours may be extended, visit westfield.com for details.
Where: Westfield Old Orchard
Ages: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Parents Only, Family/All Ages, Adults
Cost: $12. $10 if you bring your own skates
