Free & Almost Free Events for Winter Break {Keeping the Kids Busy!}

Tomorrow afternoon, the school doors will fly open and the children will come sailing out on a wave of excitement! In preparation for two weeks off, I have found some free **or super low cost** events to keep the munchkins busy. Let us know if you have any more to add!

Arlington Heights Memorial Library:

December 30th: Lights! Camera! Action! from 1:00PM-2PM for kids ages 7-10. Kids will use role playing, pantomime and more to put together a skit. Must register.

January 2 Boredom Busters: Discover from 10:30AM-12:00PM. Drop in event. Bust boredom with science activities.

Barrington Area Library

January 3rd: The Melikin Puppets: Fractured Fairy Tales will be at the Garlands of Barrington from 10:30AM-11:30AM. Three classic stories-Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Chicken Little, and The Tale of Two Bad Mice- get a makeover in this Melikin Puppets production. There is no registration required for this free event--admission is first come, first served based on availability.

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Free Winter Break Events at Raupp Museum and Whole Foods Schaumburg

The town awaits at the Raupp Museum.

I love finding free activities for my daughter during break! It gives us something to do without hitting the pocketbook.

There are some cute craft events at the Raupp Museum in Buffalo Grove. If you have not been to the Raupp Museum yet, it is definitely a gem. During the next two weeks, from 1:00PM-3:30PM on December 26, 27, and 28 and January 2, 3, and 4, kids can engage in free walk-in activities. The activities include:

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