Upcoming Events

Nov 20, 2019 7:30 PM

Oliver!

Arts/Enrichment, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Moderate, North/Northwest Suburbs, Theater

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Nov 20, 2019 7:30 PM

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Read more

Chicago, Family, Moderate, Teens, Theater, Tweens

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Nov 20, 2019 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Bixbee Imagination Station

North Avenue Collection

Rooms inspired by Bixbee product design themes, each providing Instagrammable backdrops with engaging activities that boost creativity while creating moments of awareness and self-expression. Read more

Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Middle School, Preschool

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Nov 20, 2019 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Portillo's Pop-Up Experience

Woodfield Mall

Enjoy the interactive, photo-worthy Pop-Up Shop featuring delectable exhibits including an onion ring tire swing, French Fry room, photo booth, and more. Read more

Food, Free, North/Northwest Suburbs, shopping, Woodfield mall

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Nov 20, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre

Join Scrooge as he journeys through his past, present and future. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Family, Moderate, Performance, Theater

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Nov 20, 2019

‘A Christmas Story’ Comes Home

Indiana Welcome Center

The "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit centers around 6 animatronic window displays from Macy's Department Store in New York featuring different scenes from "A Christmas Story." Read more

Free, Holiday, Movies, Pets, Santa

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Nov 20, 2019

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

The Grand Tree takes center stage, surrounded by 50 smaller trees. Read more

Chicago, Christmas, Exhibits, Family, Holidays, Hyde Park, Moderate, Museums

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Nov 20, 2019

Holiday Tea at Pavilion

The Langham, Chicago

Holiday afternoon tea service. Read more

Chicago, Family, Holiday, Holiday Tea, Tea time

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Nov 20, 2019

Imagine the Moon Sky Show

Adler Planetarium

Imagine the Moon sky show takes a closer look at humanity’s relationship with Earth’s nearest neighbor. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Family, Moon

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Nov 20, 2019

Infinite Possibilities

Adler Planetarium

This installation shines a light on humanity’s fascination with the Moon throughout history, the exploration it inspires and the mysteries it still holds. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Exhibit, Family, Moderate, Moon

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Nov 20, 2019

Remembering Dr. King: 1929-1968

Chicago History Museum

Walk through a gallery of key moments in Dr. King’s work and Civil Rights. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums

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Nov 20, 2019

Santa HQ at Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Experience Santa's workshop in the digital and social media age. Read more

Christmas, Family, Free, Holidays, North/Northwest Suburbs, Santa, Shop

GARY G SCHEMPP

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Nov 21, 2019 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Troll Hunt

The Morton Arboretum

A journey to find the larger-than-life guardians of the forest. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Gardens, Moderate, Morton Arboretum, Outdoors, Western Suburbs

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Nov 21, 2019

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre

Join Scrooge as he journeys through his past, present and future. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Family, Moderate, Performance, Theater

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Nov 21, 2019

‘A Christmas Story’ Comes Home

Indiana Welcome Center

The "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit centers around 6 animatronic window displays from Macy's Department Store in New York featuring different scenes from "A Christmas Story." Read more

Free, Holiday, Movies, Pets, Santa

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Nov 21, 2019

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

The Grand Tree takes center stage, surrounded by 50 smaller trees. Read more

Chicago, Christmas, Exhibits, Family, Holidays, Hyde Park, Moderate, Museums

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Nov 21, 2019

Holiday Tea at Pavilion

The Langham, Chicago

Holiday afternoon tea service. Read more

Chicago, Family, Holiday, Holiday Tea, Tea time

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Nov 21, 2019

Imagine the Moon Sky Show

Adler Planetarium

Imagine the Moon sky show takes a closer look at humanity’s relationship with Earth’s nearest neighbor. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Family, Moon

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Nov 21, 2019

Infinite Possibilities

Adler Planetarium

This installation shines a light on humanity’s fascination with the Moon throughout history, the exploration it inspires and the mysteries it still holds. Read more

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Exhibit, Family, Moderate, Moon

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Nov 21, 2019

Remembering Dr. King: 1929-1968

Chicago History Museum

Walk through a gallery of key moments in Dr. King’s work and Civil Rights. Read more

Chicago, Exhibits, Family, Inexpensive, Lincoln Park, Museums

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Nov 21, 2019

Santa HQ at Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Experience Santa's workshop in the digital and social media age. Read more

Christmas, Family, Free, Holidays, North/Northwest Suburbs, Santa, Shop

GARY G SCHEMPP

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Nov 21, 2019

The Nutcracker

Chopin Theatre

A ballet-free version of the holiday classic. Read more

Arts & culture, Chicago, Family, Holidays, Moderate, Performance, The Nutcracker, Theater

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Nov 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fantastic Bug Encounters

Field Museum

Told from a bug’s point of view, "Fantastic Bug Encounters!" invites you to take a closer look at the beauty, diversity, and amazing abilities of these resourceful creatures. Read more

bugs, Family, Moderate, Nature, The Field Museum

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Nov 21, 2019 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Gnome Hunt

The Morton Arboretum

Can you find the gnomes hiding in the Children's Garden? Read more

Family, Gardens, Inexpensive, Nature, Outdoors, The Morton Arboretum, Western Suburbs

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Nov 21, 2019 10:00 AM

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in this musical adventure. Read more

Arts & culture, Family/All Ages, Moderate, North/Northwest Suburbs, Theater

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Nov 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Thursday Tea Time with the Princess

Nelly's Playground

Includes learning time with the princess, photo, a snack, beverage and playtime. Read more

DuPage County, Family, Moderate, North/Northwest Suburbs, Preschool, Princesses, Toddlers

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Nov 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Amazing Pollinators

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Amazing Pollinators immerses visitors in diverse environments in need of pollination, including gardens, farms, rainforests and deserts. Read more

Chicago, Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Moderate, Nature, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Preschool

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Nov 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit: Stunning Stories in American Indian Jewelry

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

For thousands of years, artisans have expressed their cultural stories in a wide range of jewelry: showing off local and prized trade materials, expressing traditional symbols, and perfecting new techniques and designs adapted from other cultures. Read more

Exhibits, Family, Moderate, Museums, Native American

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Nov 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Pigeon Comes to Chicago! A Mo Willems Exhibit

Chicago Children's Museum

Activities will give visitors the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the rich social and emotional lives of the author’s characters. Read more

Art, Books, Chicago, Chicago Children's Museum, Early Elementary, Family, literature, Museums, Navy Pier, Preschool, reading, Toddlers

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Nov 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Bixbee Imagination Station

North Avenue Collection

Early Elementary, Family, Late Elementary, Middle School, Preschool

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