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Explore the Chicago and suburbs with your little one! You’ll be surprised by how much there’s to do from music and fitness classes to special playtimes. Check out the full list below to start planning your November outings. Please make sure to check the event website to see if registration is required!
City
Family Christmas Movie Marathon
When: Dec. 8
Where: Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
Cost: $5 adults, Free 16 and under
A family Christmas movie marathon includes cinematic sensations for kids of all ages. Babies and toddlers are welcomed to "Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas," with preschoolers enjoying "The Star," and elementary school-aged kids staying for "Arthur Christmas." The marathon coincides with the Polish Christmas Market with food and drinks nominally priced.
Snow Globe Party
When: Dec. 26-30
Where: Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave, Chicago
Cost: Free with museum admission
Experience the joys of winter and create unforgettable memories - indoors. The Great Hall becomes a life-sized snow globe with thousands of flakes floating through the air while families dance together.
Make and Take Art Workshop
When: Dec. 27
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago
Cost: Free with museum admission
Join our friends from the Lillstreet Art Center to celebrate our favorite local critters and the winter season through creative make-and-take art projects.
Sing Along with Jeanie B
When: Dec. 29
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago
Cost: Free with museum admission
Join Chicago-based singer, songwriter, and preschool music teacher Jeanie B for sing- and dance-along fun. Jeanie’s musical styles range from rock and folk to classic country, blues, bluegrass and Bossa Nova/jazz.
Noon Year's Eve with Lil' Kickers
When: Dec. 31
Where: Roscoe Village & West Loop
Cost: $5 per child
Kick off the New Year with Lil’ Kickers and Chicago Parent! Join us for a morning of fun for kids 18 months to 10 years old. Enjoy Lil’ Kickers demo classes, inflatables, family-friendly entertainment and your favorite local vendors. Get your tickets today!
Suburbs
KidCon
When: Dec. 7-8
Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont
Cost: $5-$50, Kids under 12 are free
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
When: Dec. 20
Where: Stony Creek Golf Course 5850 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn
Cost: $8, $5 resident
Enjoy indoors crafts, cookies and hot cocoa and a candy cane hunt outdoors. Recommended for ages 2-12. Dress for the weather.
Noon Year's Eve with Lil' Kickers
When: Dec. 31
Where: Northbrook & Vernon Hills
Kick off the New Year with Lil’ Kickers and Chicago Parent! Join us for a morning of fun for kids 18 months to 10 years old. Enjoy Lil’ Kickers demo classes, inflatables, family-friendly entertainment and your favorite local vendors. Get your tickets today!
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