Drop-In Craft: Frosty Fun
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesVisit the library for festive crafts.
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Little Builders Drop-In
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesBuild and explore at the Indian Prairie Public Library. For children ages 7 and under.
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Tiny Toes Music
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesTiny Toes Music brings lively songs, dancing, storytime, and hands-on instrument play.
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Toy Swap
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSwap toys, and find new-to-you favorites!
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Planet Circus
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a show filled with acrobatics and more.
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Puzzle and Game Swap
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United StatesDrop off items in advance to be swapped with families.
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Saturday Morning Cartoon Party
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesVisit the library for a special movie showing.
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Saturday Drop-In Craft
Riverside Public Library 1 Burling Rd, Riverside, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a special crafting session.
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Family Days
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Chicago Architecture Center for hands-on activities.
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Founders Day Celebration
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the celebration by meeting museum scientists and collections staff, and explore the exhibits with a special interactive scavenger hunt.
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Rubber Ducky Day
Target (Bolingbrook) 1188 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesEnjoy extra fun on the bookmobile.
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Bear Down, Chicago
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesIn anticipation of the Chicago Bears playoff game on Saturday, visit the zoo for special Bear-themed fun.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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Learn to Draw
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United States +1 moreVisit the library for a monthly drawing project.
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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesAdmission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $10/car for Cook County residents, and $12/car for non-Cook County residents.
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Winter Trails and Camp Fire
Camp Sullivan 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesTake a short hike, learn fire safety, then enjoy treats around the campfire.
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Family Concert: ScribbleMonster
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesRegister in advance for this fun musical performance.
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The Penguin Parade Storytime & Craft
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the library to meet a local author and illustrator.
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Recycled Succulents
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesCreate your own succulent. Tickets distributed 30 minutes prior to programming.
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WinterFest
Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca, United StatesBundle up for indoor and outdoor wintertime fun.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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Family Day | Myths and Legends
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesAdmission is free for this special programming.
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Chinese Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesFamily storytime presented in Mandarin.
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Winter Bash
The Recreation Complex (Wood Dale) 111 E. Foster Avenue, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesEnjoy games, snacks, and more at this event to help beat the winter blues.
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Winter Wonderland
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin nature educators to explore Play & Grow Garden, play and build with natural materials, and learn how to use tools safely! We will also be staying warm with our toasty bonfire, making s’mores, and drinking hot chocolate (vegan and gluten free options available upon request). Activities will include: Fort Building fairy furniture Whammy Doodles...
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Pet Rocks
Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United StatesGet creative at the library.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Pokemon Fun
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesVisit the library for all things Pokemon.
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Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesThe museum opens early for inclusive play and special programming.
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Drop-In Craft: Frosty Fun
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesVisit the library for festive crafts.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesAdmission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $10/car for Cook County residents, and $12/car for non-Cook County residents.
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Winter Dance Performance Series
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy special dance performances included in general admission.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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Live Reptile Meet and Greet Sunday
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEvery 2nd Sunday of the month, head to the brand-new live reptile exhibit at Jurassic Gardens for an unforgettable, hands-on experience with Scale World Order.
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Sunday STEAM Club
Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch 1111 Reading Dr, Montgomery, United StatesExplore STEAM topics at the library.
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K-Pop Dance Party
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesRock out to KPop, enjoy crafts, and more. Costumes encouraged!
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Kids’ Winter Yoga
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesRegister in advance to participate in this stretching session.
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Let’s Paint Labubus
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesPaint a masterpiece at the library.
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The Rolling Meadows High School Jazz Bands
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesEnjoy the music performance by RMHS musicians.
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Concert: Cello Music by Lilianna Wosko
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesEnjoy a live music perofrmance. Registration is required.
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Winter Fun Mystery Party
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesSolve the mystery at the library.
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Sunday Kids Club
Michaels (check your local store)Get creative at Michaels stores with this free workshop.
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All-Ages Barn Dance
Grace Lutheran Church (Glen Ellyn) 493 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, United StatesJoin the Fox Valley Folklore Society for easy-to-learn dances done to live fiddle music. Our friendly callers will teach and lead each dance, suitable for preschool and up. Wear comfortable shoes and come dressed to move.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the planetarium with free admission.
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Arwa Yemeni Coffee Storytime
Arwa Yemeni Coffee 704 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesVisit Arwa Yemeni Coffee for storytime.
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