Christmas is for kids.
And south suburban villages, libraries and park districts have plenty of events — pajama parties, gingerbread house making, candy cane hunts, holiday movies and more — to celebrate the season.
Frankfort
The park district will host Reindeer Games from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. Designed for ages 3 to 8, the event will be a pajama party with a candy cane hunt and other games, storytelling, a holiday movie and snack. The cost is $9 for residents and $12 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Thursday. For information, call 815-469-9400 or go to frankfortparks.org.
Mokena
A gingerbread house activity on Dec. 13 has different times for different ages. Those 4 to 7 are welcome from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and ages 8 to 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Mokena Community Park District’s Program Center, 10925 La Porte Road. The cost is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. For information, call 708-479-1020 or go to mokenapark.org.
New Lenox
The park district is offering Holiday Sunday Funday for all ages from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Dec 21, at 1 Manor Drive. Activities include holiday bingo, holiday cookie decorating and a candy cane hunt. The cost is $4, free for children 2 and under. The registration deadline is Monday.
During Holiday Mini Horse Camp Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 at Nova Quarter Horse, Inc, 10129 W. 187th St. in Mokena, children ages 7 to 18 will get hands-on experience in grooming, bridling and saddling horses and have riding lessons. The cost is $138. For information, call 815-485-3584 or go to newlenoxparks.org.
The New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, will host Merry Grinchmas! from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 20. Kids are invited to enjoy the story and movie of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” games and crafts.
The library also will host Polar Express Pajama Party at 6 p.m. Dec. 22. Registration is required.
A “Harry Potter” marathon will be offered Dec. 22-23, Dec. 26, Dec. 29-30 and Jan. 2 at the library. For information, call 815-485-2605 or go to newlenoxlibrary.org.
Orland Hills
Residents are invited to the village’s 17th annual holiday ice skating party from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 30 at Arctic Ice Arena, 10700 W. 160th St. in Orland Park. Admission is free. Skate rental is $1. Registration is required at the Community Center or by calling the Recreation Department hotline at 708-349-7211.
Orland Park
Library cardholders ages 18 and older are invited to the craft-making event Pinterest Palooza Holiday Paper Bows and Gift Tags at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the library, 14921 Ravinia Ave. For information, call 708-428-5100 or go to orlandparklibrary.org.
Palos Heights
Events at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., include Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Marionette Show at 2 p.m. Dec. 14, and Last-Minute Gift Making from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 23.
Kids in sixth grade and older are invited to play video games on a big screen during Winter Break Activities from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, and from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 30. For information, call 708-448-1473 or go to palosheightslibrary.org.
Palos Park
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All ages are welcome to An Afternoon with Mrs. Claus, featuring stories and songs at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at the library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 2 to 6 will be offered during Winter Break Story and Craft Corner at 11 a.m. Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 at the library. For information, call 708-448-1530 or go to palosparklibrary.org.
Tinley Park
Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to make stockings and ornaments at Santa’s Workshop from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St. The cost is $12 for residents and $16 for non-residents.
The movie “Elf” will be shown at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center, 8125 171st St. Admission is $1.
Families are invited to create a gingerbread house from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Recreation Center. The fee for one child plus one adult is $34 for residents and $45 for non-residents. For information, call 708-342-4200 or go to tinleyparkdistrict.org.