Wednesday, November 11, 2026Joliet edition
The weekend list for Joliet parents
Articles
Themed roundups for Joliet parents, with dates, costs, ages and parent tips.
Zippy Guide's 3 Joliet family articles answer one question each: what to do with kids this month, which of two or three outings fits your family, or how to plan a specific kind of day. Every place comes with dates, costs, ages and a parent tip, newest first.
Photo: Photo: Matt Watts / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Joliet District 86 is off Nov 23–27 and District 204 Nov 25–27, 2026. Family ideas in Joliet for Thanksgiving week, with dates and official links.
In this articleLight Up the Holidays Festival & ParadeTeddy Bear Tea at the RialtoHoliday Movie: The Polar ExpressThe Nutcracker (Chicago Festival Ballet)
Photo: Photo: Joliet City Center Partnership (official site, 2025 parade)
Joliet holiday events for families, Nov 27–Dec 31, 2026: Light Up the Holidays, the 50th Festival of the Gnomes, Santa photos, Jingle & Mingle and more, with official links.
In this articleLight Up the Holidays Festival & ParadeCaroling Campfire and So Much S'morePhotos with Santa at Bird Haven Greenhouse50th Festival of the Gnomes
Photo: Photo: Joseph Gage / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Cold or snowy day in Joliet? The Bird Haven Greenhouse, the Joliet Area Historical Museum, both library branches, Inwood Ice Arena and two nearby nature centers.
In this articleBird Haven Greenhouse & ConservatoryJoliet Area Historical MuseumJoliet Public Library: Ottawa Street BranchJoliet Public Library: Black Road Branch
FAQ
Three kinds: themed roundups of Joliet family outings, side-by-side comparisons, and step-by-step how-to guides (for example How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Joliet with Kids (2026)).
How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Joliet with Kids (2026) is the most recent; articles are listed newest first.
Each place has its dates or hours, posted costs, ages and a parent tip, plus a link to the official page. Places that are on Zippy Guide also link to their listing page.
Each article shows when it was published and last checked. Details can change, so always confirm hours, prices and tickets on the organizer's official site before you go.
See things to do this weekend and free things to do this weekend for dated events with times, places, prices and ages.