Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Kane County, IL
23 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Kane County, IL. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Hayday — Geneva
Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center
From $11Up to 14
- Outdoors
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PM
Owl Prowl at Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve)
FreeAll ages
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Parents Night Out — Geneva Park District
Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center
PaidAges 3–11
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Geneva Pumpkin Smash
Community Gardens at Prairie Green
FreeAll ages
Nov11WedNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 3
A Christmas Carol at the Paramount Theatre, Aurora (2026)
Paramount Theatre
Paid
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM
Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve)
FreeAges 0–5
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
Twigs to Trees: Animal Signs
Creek Bend Nature Center (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve)
From $5
- Outdoors
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:30 AM
Little Saplings: Oh, Deer!
Creek Bend Nature Center (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve)
From $5Ages 3–5
Nov20FriCommunityFri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM
Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park 2026
RiverEdge Park
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM
St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Dash
St. Charles North High School
PaidAll ages
Nov27FriLight displaysFri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Homecoming Lighting of the Lights — St. Charles
1st Street Plaza
Free
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM
Santa's Cottage Visits — St. Charles 1st Street Plaza
Santa's Cottage, 1st Street Plaza
Free
Nov28SatParadesSat, Nov 28 · 5:30 PM
St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade
Main Street, downtown St. Charles (6th Street to 4th Avenue)
Free
Nov28SatLight displaysSat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Winter Wonder Lights Kickoff at Peck Farm Park
Peck Farm Park
FreeAll ages
Nov29SunLight displaysSun, Nov 29 · 5:00 PM
Batavia Celebration of Lights
Batavia Riverwalk — Peg Bond Center
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM
Hot Cocoa with Anna & Elsa at Blackberry Farm
Blackberry Farm
From $16All ages
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea — Aurora
Prisco Community Center
From $20All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:15 PM
Santa's Run through the Lights 5K & Kids Dash — Geneva
Kane County Cougars (Santa's Rock N Lights)
PaidAll ages
Dec6SunLight displaysSun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM
Gingerbread Barn Raising at Winter Wonder Lights
Peck Farm Park — Orientation Barn
From $72Ages 2+
Dec6SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM
Storytime with the Grinch at Blackberry Farm
Blackberry Farm
From $16All ages
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Fox Valley Dance Academy
Prisco Community Center
PaidAll ages
Dec21MonLight displaysMon, Dec 21 · 6:30 PM
Bagpipes & Bonfire at Winter Wonder Lights
Peck Farm Park
From $5All ages
Dec21MonNutcracker and showsMon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Movie Night: The Grinch at Playhouse 38
Playhouse 38 Theatre
From $15All ages
Places and ongoing programs
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