Weekend Windup: 27 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs December 18-20, 2020

27 Family Fun Events in the Chicago Suburbs December 18-20, 2020

The weekend is nearly here and we are fully into holiday mode! Here are my picks for this week including virtual, outdoor and safe indoor experiences. It has been amazing to see how creative everyone has been during this time!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Cocoa Crawl, Groundhog Day, Nature Discovery and More}

Hope everyone has been staying warm! We have a weekend coming up and it WILL be warmer! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Mini Comic Con, Maple Syrup, PaleoFest and More}

Weekend ahead! I am so excited that some of my springish favorites like maple sugaring events are here! Some great family fun ideas this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Maple Syrup, Shrek, Orchids and More}

Maple sugaring events start this week with Sap's Rising! Here are my picks for family fun this weekend:

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XOXO An Exhibit on Love and Forgiveness: New Exhibit at Arlington Heights Memorial Library

XOXO: An Exhibit on Love and Forgiveness image courtesy of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

The exhibits at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library are a true treasure here in the Chicago suburbs. Whenever I know one is ending, I get excited about the unveiling of the next one! On January 20, Arlington Heights Memorial Library will be opening its new exhibit for this winter: XOXO: An Exhibit on Love and Forgiveness.

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Oktoberfest, Art in Nature and More}

Art in Nature photo via Forest Preserve District of Cook County

We are fortunate to have a short week this week due to Labor Day! I know a bunch of you are looking forward to the weekend. Here are some local ideas for family fun!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Hummingbird Fest, Vintage Days and More}

Dreaming about the weekend? Here are some family fun ideas to keep in mind:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Irish Fest, Renaissance Faire, Viking Ship and more}

My picks for local family fun this weekend:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup: {Treasure Hunt, Origami, Forest Fun and Art}

Lots of weekend fun ahead celebrating summer and nature:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Mother's Day, Plant Sales and More}

Plenty of events this weekend celebrating Moms and nature! Here are my picks:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Lilacs, Derby, Art & More}

    

  Lots of fun ahead for this weekend. The weather Sunday looks like it may be a bit better than Saturday, so plan accordingly! Here are my picks:    

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Art, Campfire, Astronomy & More}

Weekend events in the Chicago suburbs and surrounding area to have on your list:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Blacksmithing, Dinos and More}

The weekend is nearly here! Here are some ideas for local family fun!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Ski Jumping, Trains & More}

Lots of weekend fun ahead! Here are my picks:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Trains, Ice Carving, Owls & More}

Great weekend full of events ahead! Please be aware if there is no snow on the ground, there will not be snowshoeing or other snow activities. Here are my picks this weekend:

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10 Chicago Area January Events for Families

January can be tough here in Illinois so I have gathered a few events to keep you busy! Here are some adventures for the next few weekends:

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Christkindlmarket in Naperville, IL

Now that December is here, holiday merriment is in full swing! This year marks the first year that they Christkindlmarket is in Naperville. There is a larger one in Chicago, but it is certainly a nice holiday treat without having to go to the city!

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Snow Much Fun Free Holiday Events in Barrington, IL December 3

This Saturday is THE day to be in Barrington. The quaint village will have holiday events throughout during the Snow Much Fun Event.  A free holiday trolley will be available to transport families from one location to another. Events will include dance performances, model trains, story hour, cookies, cider, carriage rides, carolers, live reindeer, a petting zoo, Santa visits and more providing for truly festive day. The day will culminate with a tree lighting at 5PM! Below is more information and detailed times:

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Holiday Light Displays in the Chicago Suburbs Including Home Displays!

My favorite part of the season -- checking out light displays! I have put together a list of Holiday Light Parads, Light Displays and Home Holiday Light Displays to check out. I will update as a more information becomes available. A lot of lights happening this weekend, so get a jump on the season!

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Pleasant Prairie Mini Maker Faire November 26

Need a spark of creativity? Curious about how innovators come up with inventive ideas? Pleasant Prairie Rec Plex just over the border in Pleasant Prairie, WI will be holding a Mini Maker Faire Saturday, November 26 from 10AM-3PM. The affair will give families a unique opportunity to meet innovators, experiment during hands-on workshops and experience invention up close. 

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