Museums
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Exhibit marks 200th anniversary of beloved 'The Night Before Christmas' poemNov 30, 2023 4:30 am - The Christmas season always is festive at the historic Ansel B. Cook Home in downtown Libertyville but this year a special exhibit offers something extra besides lights ...
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'Finding Grace' exhibit on the life of social reformer Grace Bagley on display in HinsdaleNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Grace Hodges Bagley (1860-1944) was an important social reformer, suffragette, author, and early client of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose life and contributions have largely ...
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Learn about 'Operation Husky: The Invasion of Sicily' at the next Date With History Dec. 4Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny continues its acclaimed "Date with History" series on Monday, Dec. 4. Guest speaker Steve Fixler will discuss the 1st Infantry Div...
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Experience the holidays by candlelight at Durant-Peterson House Dec. 2-3Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Enjoy holiday music, the aroma of fresh-cut evergreens, and the warmth of a crackling fire during "Candlelight at the Durant-Peterson House Museum." Built in 1843, the D...
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Weed Ladies winter sale opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladie...
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Things to do Nov. 24-30: Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake, tree lightings, holiday markets, 'Nutcracker' and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 26, at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal displ...
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Celebrate the season with Cosley Zoo animals at annual Festival of LightsNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Lights glowing in the night, depicting seasonal scenes, will illuminate Cosley Zoo during this year's Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale beginning Nov. 24 and co...
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Bloomingdale Kris Kingle Market and tree-lighting ceremony set for Dec. 1Nov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - What better way to get the community in the spirit than a very merry gathering! Join the annual Kris Kringle Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, from 3...
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Batavia Riverwalk shines during Celebration of LightsNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - The annual Celebration of Lights festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk on Sunday, Nov. 26, as the community gathers to kick off the holiday season and welcome San...
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'Candlelight & Gingerbread' returns Dec. 9 in Glen EllynNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents "Candlelight and Gingerbread: A Victorian Holiday Celebration." It will be 4 to 7 p.m. at the Glen Ellyn ...