Now through January 6, 2014

Storyland – a new exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum

Glenview: 847-832-6000 www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org

2100 Patriot Blvd. Storyland brings children and adults into the world of seven beloved children’s books. From the gardens of The Tale of Peter Rabbit to the urban snowscape of The Snowy Day and the tropical island of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, this exhibit engages visitors in early literature adventures. In Storyland’s immersive environments designed for children from birth through 8 years old, families will discover that it is never too early to develop a love of stories and reading.

Nov. 16, 11am-noon

ComedySportz Crew Meets The Nutcracker

Chicago: www.comedysportzchicago.com

The ComedySportz Theatre, 929 West Belmont Ave. Though audiences know it best as a ballet, the story was written in 1810 by the German writer Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffman and later adapted by Alexandre Dumas (of Three Musketeers fame." Cost: $7.00 kids under 12, $10.00 for adults.

Nov. 16, 3-5pm

An Almost Winter Day

South Elgin: 847-622-0003 www.southelgin.com

SEBA Park, 151 Water St. An Almost Winter Day includes a children’s activity area, s’mores, cooking, decorating, Polar Express Rides for $1, horse-drawn sleigh rides, letter to Santa for $2, concessions, petting zoo, pony rider fro $2, and bonfire. Santa arrives at 4:30pm to sing songs and light the Village Tree at 5pm.

Nov. 16, 11am-11:45am

Emerald City Theatre Company Featuring Llama, Llama

Mt. Prospect: 847-253-5675 www.mppl.org

Enjoy a day in the life of little Llama and his Mama as Chicago's own Emerald City Theatre combines books with play to create a performance that will enchant fans of all ages! From school to bedtime, it's going to be an all-out Llama drama featuring an adaptation of the family-favorite books by Anna Dewdney. Registration required. To register, visit www.mppl.org, stop by the Library, or call 847/253-5675.

Nov. 22-24

Evanston Children’s Theatre presents “The Neverending Story”

Evanston: 847-448-8250 www.cityofevanston.org

Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Told with all the thrills of a classic adventure, the story begins with Bastian, a lonely boy, who stumbles into a curious bookshop where he discovers a curious book–The Neverending Story. Come along on his many adventures. Children age 8 through 8th grade will perform. $6

Nov. 24, 10am-11:30am

Hanukkah Happenings

Vernon Hills: 224-406-9205 www.gojcc.org

Westfield Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center. Celebrate Hanukkah with the entire community. Crafts, entertainment, raffle and family fun! Free.

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Dec. 31, 9am-noon

“Build It Big” Bubble Bash 2013

Naperville: 630-637-8000 www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org

DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St. This year’s "Build It Big" Bubble Bash New Year’s Eve Celebration is back at the Museum and bigger and better than ever before! Three floors of bubble fun will provide activity and discovery around every turn. Guests will join the party in style, popping their way down a red carpet of bubble wrap before striking a pose for a special commemorative take-home photo. Join in as we work together to create a giant collaborative water balloon painting, and then breathe life into your very own enormous bubble anaconda! Explore science concepts by catching gas-filled “boo bubbles," testing parachutes, and using air to launch celebratory stomp rockets towards big bubble targets. Learn how to build giant structures, and take home the supplies you’ll need to make new ones all year long! Fuel up by constructing your own culinary creation so you can dance and sing the morning away with music performances throughout the Museum. As always, the party will build to a spectacular conclusion, as we join together on all three floors for the Museum’s famous countdown to Noon! Early Registration through 12/6: $20 Members; $25 Nonmembers After 12/6: $25 Members; $30 Nonmembers.