Kids, teens and family
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Nov. 10
Music Together classes: Registration starts Monday, Nov. 10; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. Children, ages 8 months-5 years, and their parents or caregivers, participate in singing songs, movement activities, instrumental jam sessions. Classes are: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m., Thursdays beginning Feb. 2 and run for 10 weeks. Classes cost $160. Visit MetropolisArts.com, or call (847) 577-5982, ext. 221.
World War II Photography: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. World War II Veteran and combat photographer Bill Lueders will show rarely seen footage of newsreels produced internally for the military. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required and limited. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or sign up online at www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 11
Mixin' in the Kitchen: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Tuesday Dec. 2, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Children ages 6-10 prepare simple nutritious recipes that will be eaten in class. Bring your own apron. Registration required. $21; $25, nonresidents. bartlettparks.org or (630) 540-4800.
PJ Storytime: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Ages 3 - 6, wear pajamas and bring stuffed animal or blanket for bedtime stories, songs and a craft. Register online at dppl.org or (847) 376- 2839.
Teen Planning Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Join us to help plan teen Wii tournaments that will be held at the Prospect Heights Library. Ages 13-19. To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info
Military medals and insignia: 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11; Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Children will make their own medals after examining some real military items from the Historical Society collection. Free to Historical Society members, and $1 per child for nonmembers. An adult must accompany children. (847) 391-5399.
"Got a fussy baby?" 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11; Nibbles Play Café, 12 Huntington Lane, Wheeling. Karen Benson from the Eric Institute answers parents' questions. (847) 229-0400.
Indian Trails Veterans Day: 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn the history of Veterans Day. A member of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will appear. The library will be presented a congratulatory certificate and a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol Building. The Color Guard will also be on hand. (847) 459-4100.
Spa-tacular Teens: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Young adults in grades 7-12 can enjoy an evening of relaxation and pampering. Includes simple yoga stretches, make a tension-relieving eye pillow and homemade moisturizing mask for a mini-facial. Register online at palatinelibrary.org or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.
Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration: Refreshments start at 12:15 p.m., ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. The village of Buffalo Grove will honor veterans, their families and friends. Singer Heather Braoudakis will perform patriotic songs and there will be free refreshments from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Program will include a presentation of the colors, speeches, a Service Flag Ceremony, music by the Brass Quintet from the United States Navy Band - Great Lakes and more. For information, call Terri Ebner, at (847) 850-2117.
Nov. 13
Read to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades one-three can schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Registration required, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Internet Safety: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13; Prospect High School Theatre, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Parents are encouraged to attend this program with their children, but all interested community members are welcome. Call (847) 718-5205.
Story Explorers: 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Grades 3 - 5 enjoy theme-based activities including stories, craft and a snack. Register online at dppl.org or call (847) 376- 2839.
"Parenting Teenagers": 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13; Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1111 N. Elmhurst Road, Prospect Heights. Information and question and answer session presented by Lori Marek-McKillop, M.S., LCPC. Call (847) 537-4353. For information about the program, call (630) 993-0100.
Paws to Read: Thursdays, Nov. 13 and 20; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Young readers ages 8-10 are paired with a certified therapy dog from Rainbow Assisted Therapy, Inc. to practice reading aloud. Register for one fifteen-minute session starting at 7, 7:15, 7:30 or 7:45 p.m. Visit ahml.info Pictures can be taken after 8 p.m. Call (847) 506-2620.
Nov. 14
Family Movie Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Complimentary screening of a film suitable for the entire family. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Friday Night Splash In: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, South Barrington Park District pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Children in grades five-eight are invited to enjoy a movie, games and pizza. $10-$15. Registration required, call (847) 381-7515.
Nov. 15
Family Fun: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road.
Stories and a crafts for the family. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Junior Historians: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 15; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont. Hands-on activities, visiting speakers and discussions focus on interesting topics that relate to our community and its heritage. Open to third-eighth-graders. $15 for residents; $18 for nonresidents. November topic: Transportation and U.S. History. Preregister at ahpd.org
Storytelling and an introduction to classical music: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13; Nibbles Play Café, 12 Huntington Lane, Wheeling. $7.50 per child or free with purchase of kid's meal. (847) 229-0400.
Super Saturday: 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 15; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Chicago's Emerald City Theatre presents adaptation of Laura Numeroff's "If You Take a Mouse to School." To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Dance showcase: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15; Northwest Community Hospital Wellness Center, Shows dance classes available including Zumba (Latin fusion), Hula, ballroom, Spanish-influenced skirt dances, traditional Belly Dance and fusion styles. Dance. tickets are $5 each, children under 12 years of age get in free with adult ticket purchase. Call (847) 618-3513.
Grandparents Afternoon-Think Thanksgiving: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchildren ages 4-10 for lunch and fall craft activities. $12 for the first grandchild; $10 for additional grandchildren. Registration deadline is Nov. 15, call (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Daddy/Daughter Jungle Dive: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Splash Central at the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Daddy/daughter dive party includes dinner, music, contests and prizes. Advance registration required. For girls in grades K-six with a male adult. $15-$30 per person. For reservations, (630) 540-4834.
Family Time: 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Open to grades K - 8 with autism Parents or caregivers may leave their children, in room C, where they will interact with specially trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. (847) 827-5551.
Legend of Little Wolf: 11 a.m.-noon, Nov. 15; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Puppet Theater brings three Native American legends to life. Open to kids ages 5 and up. To register, visit ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.
Nov. 16
Annual Turkey Shoot: Noon Sunday, Nov. 16, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Teams of one adult and one child, take 10 free-throw shots for a free turkey. Highest combined team total wins in each division, 6-8 years; 9-11 years; and 12-13 years. Come 30 minutes early to practice. $5. To register, (630) 540-4834.
Nov. 17
Book Voyagers: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Theme is "Let's Monkey Around!" open to children in grades 1-3. Stories, snacks, crafts, and a video about monkeys. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Nov. 19
"Your Family History": 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19; Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Free. For home-schooled kids. Includes a look at the family history collections of the Historical Society and family history themed activities. Open to children ages 5-12, who must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. Call (847) 391-5399 or visit desplaineshistory.org.
Nov. 20
Stories & More: 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Grades K - 2, stories, craft and related activities for children in grades K through 2. Register at dppl.org, or call (847) 376- 2839.
Nov 21
Palatine Holiday Marketplace and tree lighting: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, historic downtown Palatine. Downtown shopping, free horse drawn carriage rides, holiday craft and food mart under heated tent, Santa visits from noon-3 p.m., tree lighting at 5 p.m.
Nov. 22
Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft: 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Open to all ages. Materials provided. (847) 827-5551.
Winter Animals: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Hands-on program about animals and hibernation. Register at ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.
Nov. 23
"Guitar with Mike": 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23; Nibbles Play Café, 12 Huntington Lane, Wheeling. Guitar teacher brings several guitars so all the kids can play music along with him. Dinner buffet. $15/adult; $10/child. (847) 229-0400.
Nov. 24
School's Out trips: Monday, Nov. 24, Safari Lane in Villa Park; Tuesday, Nov. 25, Key Lime Cove Water Resort in Gurnee; and Wednesday, Nov. 26, Skate, pizza and bowl in Palatine. Trips are for ages 7-13 and held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Drop off is at Rose Park, 530 S. Williams Ave., Palatine. $25-$28. (847) 259-6890.
Bingo at the library: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Drop in for a game of Bingo. (847) 358-5881.
School's out trips: 9 a.m. drop-off; 4 p.m. pickup Monday, Nov. 24, Rose Park, 530 S. Williams, Palatine. Salt Creek Park District host day trip to Safari Land for children ages 7-13. $25-$28. To register, call (847) 259-6890.
Nov. 25
School's out trips: 9 a.m. drop-off; 4 p.m. pickup Tuesday, Nov. 25, Rose Park, 530 S. Williams, Palatine. Salt Creek Park District host day trip to Key Lime Cove water park for children ages 7-13. $25-$28. To register, call (847) 259-6890.
Nov. 26
Turkey Day and Food Drive: Wednesday, Nov. 26; Nibbles Play Café, 12 Huntington Lane, Wheeling. Bring in canned food products for local food pantry and get in for half price free cupcakes. Thanksgiving activities and specials. (847) 229-0400.
School's out trips: 9 a.m. drop-off; 4 p.m. pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26, Rose Park, 530 S. Williams, Palatine. Salt Creek Park District host a skating, pizza and bowling for children ages 7-13. $25-$28. To register, call (847) 259-6890.
Nov. 28
Fun and games day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Play board games with your family. All ages welcome. (847) 358-5881.
Nov. 30
Seasons Greetings Magic Show: 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Features a magic elf, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, upbeat music, toy soldiers and magically appearing doves set in a winter wonderland. (847) 827-5551.
Dec. 1
Battle of the Bands: 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Deadline to register Dec. 1. For eligibility requirements and submission instructions, call Amy, (847) 923-3191 or e-mail aalessio@stdl.org.
Dec. 2
Mixin' in the Kitchen: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 2, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Children ages 6-10 prepare simple nutritious recipes that will be eaten in class. Bring your own apron. Registration required. $21, residents; $25, nonresidents. bartlettparks.org or (630) 540-4800.
Dec. 4
Read to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades one-three can schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Registration required, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Dec. 6
Winter Family Fun Day trip: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 6; Williams Tree Farm in Rockton. Sponsored by the Des Plaines Park District. Cut your own tree or purchase a pre-cut tree, take a winter hike, go on a hayride, see the reindeer and farm animals, and browse the Christmas gift shop. Trip departs from and returns to Prairie Lakes Community Center. Trees will be transported on the Park District trailer. Resident adults: $12; nonresident adults: $15. Resident children, $5; nonresident children: $6. For details or to register, call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplaineparks.org
Drop-In Baby Talk: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Storytime for babies age 3-23 months and a caregiver. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Christmas in the Valley: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, Spring Valley's Volkening Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Recreation of how 19th-century German American families in Schaumburg experienced Christmas. Includes examples of daily farm chores, presentation of traditional foods and homemade gifts, yule log hunt, visit with a traditional St. Nicholas, refreshments, holiday treats, craft activities, hayrides, more.
(847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com.
"How Santa Got His Christmas tree": 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Class Act Youth Theatre's 30-minute production of "How Santa Got His Christmas tree" includes sing-a-longs and pictures with Rudolph, Frosty, the elves and Santa following the performance. $8 adults; $4 youth, group discounts available. (847) 490-7020.
Dec. 7
Young Eagles Rally: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7, Schaumburg Airport, Irving Park Road and Wright Blvd., Schaumburg. :Children ages 8-17 can meet the pilots, see the different types of aircraft and take a flight. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 101, weather permitting. For information or to register, call Churck (708) 788-6390 or Youngeagles101@aol.com.
Dec. 13
Drop-In Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Story program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Please no older brothers or sisters. No registration required. (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Dec. 15
Holiday Little Chefs: Saturday, Dec. 15; Thursday, Dec. 20; or Sunday, Dec. 23, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Cooking class features holiday-style recipes and festivities of the season. For ages 4-10. Registration required, call (630) 540-4834.
Dec. 17
"Wicked" trip: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Dec. 17, bus departs from the Palatine Park District Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Join the park district for this last chance to see one of Broadway's most popular musicals before it leaves Chicago. Arrive in downtown Chicago's theater district in time for lunch on your own before the 2 p.m. performance at the Oriental Theatre. Seats are in the balcony. All ages, under 17 with an adult. $80, residents; $120, nonresidents. Reservations required, call (847) 991-0333.
Dec. 22
Winter Holiday Art Camps: 9:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 22, 23 and 24; Monart Drawing Studio, 628 S. Arthur Ave., Arlington Heights. Open to ages 6 and older. Each camp is $115. For details, call (847) 788-9323 or visit sharpeexpressions.com
Jan. 25
"Spamalot" trip: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 25, bus departs from the Palatine Park District Community Center, 250 W. Wood St., Palatine. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," Spamalot is a new musical directed by Mike Nichols. Arrive in downtown Chicago's theater district with plenty of time for lunch on your own before the 2 p.m. performance in the Auditorium Theatre. Seats are in the balcony, no elevator access in this venue. $70, residents; $105, nonresidents. Reservations required, call (847) 991-0333.
Preschool openings: The Salt Creek Park Preschool has immediate openings for its 3-4 year old program. Call (847) 259-6890.
"Actually-Ashley Taylor": 11 a.m.-noon, Mondays through November; Nibbles Play Café, 12 Huntington Lane, Wheeling. Stories told through guitar and harmonica. $7.50 per person or free with purchase of kid's meal. (847) 229-0400
Tutor. com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p. m. via the library's Web site phpl.info
Before and After School Care program: Weekdays, 6-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.; nonschool days (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Open to children ages 5 through 12. For details, call (847) 437-5176.