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Events next weekend

Events this weekend

Location: 
Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
See map: Google Maps

One World, One Sky at The Adler Planetarium

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
See website for details.

Location: 
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, United States
See map: Google Maps

Morning Glories at the Garfield Conservatory

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/13/2026
11/20/2026
Time: 
10 am - 12:30 pm

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

Friday Night Playroom at Milwaukee Yard

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/13/2026
11/20/2026
Time: 
6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: 
Your local Bass Pro Shop or Cabela's store.
See map: Google Maps

Santa’s Wonderland 2026 at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/09/2026
Time: 
See website for details.

Location: 
Chicago Children's Museum, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Castle Exhibit at the Chicago Children's Museum

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
varies, visit the website

Location: 
2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
See map: Google Maps

Tickets On Sale Now for ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
all day

Location: 
St. Josaphat School, 2245 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
See map: Google Maps

Tour & Coffee at St. Josaphat School

Dates: 
11/13/2026
12/11/2026
01/08/2027
Time: 
9 - 10:30 am

Location: 
Morton Arboretum, Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Pine Whistle Railroad at The Morton Arboretum

Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
Time: 
during regular hours

Location: 
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, United States
See map: Google Maps

Lightscape 2026 at the Chicago Botanic Garden - Tickets On Sale NOW

Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
Time: 
timed entry tickets from 4:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: 
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at the Griffin Museum of Science Industry Chicago

Dates: 
11/08/2026
11/09/2026
11/10/2026
Time: 
9:30 am - 5 pm

Location: 
Intuit Art Museum, 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
See map: Google Maps

Drawing with Metal: Sculpture by Bill Brady at Intuit Art Museum

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
Wed-Sun: 11 am–6 pm; Third Thursdays: 1–8 pm

Location: 
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
See map: Google Maps

Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism at the Art Institute of Chicago

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
Daily: 11 am - 5 pm; Thursdays: 11 am - 8 pm; Closed: Tuesdays

Location: 
The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464, United States
See map: Google Maps

November Visits at the Children's Farm at The Center

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/13/2026
Time: 
10 am - 1 pm

Location: 
North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546, United States
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
Online Only

FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
12:00am

Location: 
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, United States
See map: Google Maps

Budding Botanists at the Garfield Conservatory

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/14/2026
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

Mighty Tykes Soccer

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/11/2026
11/14/2026
Time: 
Varies

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

Youth Rec Soccer

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/09/2026
11/11/2026
Time: 
Varies by age

Location: 
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, United States
See map: Google Maps

Origami Open House at the Garfield Conservatory

Dates: 
11/14/2026
12/12/2026
01/09/2027
Time: 
11 am - 2 pm

Location: 
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
See map: Google Maps

Carmela Full of Wishes

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/14/2026
Time: 
9:30 am and 11:30 am

Location: 
Eugene Field Elementary School, Wisner Street, Park Ridge, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Youth Turkey Bowl Flag Football at Eugene Field

Dates: 
11/14/2026
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Location: 
Seward Park, West Elm Street, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
Morton Arboretum, Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

2026 Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

Dates: 
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
11/16/2026
Time: 
Timed Tickets Available 4:30 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
See map: Google Maps

November Family Days at the MCA: Knock on Wood

Dates: 
11/14/2026
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Trailside Museum of Natural History, Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Nation of Nations at Trailside Museum of Natural History

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/09/2026
Time: 
9 am - 5 pm

Location: 
Trailside Museum of Natural History, Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp at Trailside Museum of Natural History

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/09/2026
Time: 
9 am - 5 pm

Location: 
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480, United States
See map: Google Maps

Location:

PO BOX 1898
McDonough, GA, 30253
United States

We Lost Our Cents 1 Mile Virtual Race – 2026 Penny Run & Medal

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/14/2026
12/12/2026
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

PO BOX 1898
McDonough, GA, 30253
United States

Location:

PO BOX 1898
McDonough, GA, 30253
United States

Silly Goose Chase Virtual Race | 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2

Dates: 
11/14/2026
12/05/2026
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

PO BOX 1898
McDonough, GA, 30253
United States

Sole Sisters Virtual Race 2026 – Two Matching Medals & Bibs

Dates: 
11/14/2026
12/19/2026
Time: 
8:00AM

Location: 
Intuit Art Museum, 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
See map: Google Maps

Community Day: IAM a collector at Intuit Art Museum

Dates: 
11/14/2026
Time: 
11 am - 6 pm

Location: 
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, East 58th Street, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

ISAC Discovery Tours

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/14/2026
11/21/2026
Time: 
1:30 - 2:30 pm

Location: 
Smart Museum of Art, South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
DuSable Museum of African American History, East 56th Place, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Location:

PO BOX 1898
McDonough, GA, 30253
United States

Location: 
American Writers Museum, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

November Free Museum Day at the American Writers Museum

Dates: 
11/15/2026
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm, check the schedule for special events throughout the day

Location: 
Jefferson Park, North Long Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Puzzle Exchange at Jefferson Park

Dates: 
11/15/2026
Time: 
12 - 3 pm

Location: 
Trailside Museum of Natural History, Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480, United States
See map: Google Maps

Location: 
St. Ignatius College Prep, Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Open House at Saint Ignatius College Prep

Dates: 
11/15/2026
Time: 
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 
ONLINE ONLY

6 weeks of ONLINE Weekly Film Acting Class for $200

Dates: 
11/08/2026
11/12/2026
11/15/2026
Time: 
11am or 1pm