We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Kiwanis breakfast on Sunday, April 13th at the Helping Hand Center at 9649 West 55th Street, Countryside. Please help...

Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring...

During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver.

Celebrate spring at the library! Enjoy games, activities, and a visit from a cheerful, colorful character who loves music and friendship. Spring into fun at the library’s spring extravaganza! Families...

Have fun enjoying a short story followed by hands-on play! Open to ages 2-5. Limited seating.

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Led by Mars, a percussion program teaching artist from the Old Town School of Folk Music, this class uses a mix of shakers, drums and even our own bodies to...

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin with a storytime with snacks, crafts, and music sure to mooove you. All ages. Registration required....

Join Geoff Williamson of Third Coast Birding for a bird walk around North Pond. These walks start at 7:00am and last about two hours. If you can't stay for the...

Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For information on more...

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert...

Enjoy preschool stories, puppet plays and songs with our newest partner, Chick-fil-A. (Ages 2–6 with an adult)

Join unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. The new format allows you to join and leave...

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...

Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring...

Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Follow us on Facebook to see what craft we are making. Little ones may need some help. No registration needed....

Who else is egg-cited for easter? Hop on up to Youth Services for a pop-up easter egg hunt! While supplies last!

It's a "cluckin'" good run!    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs.

Hop on over to the baseball fields at Berens Park this year for our annual egg hunt! Join in a mad dash to collect prize-filled eggs and visit with the...

Hop on over to Hoosier Grove Barn for a fun-filled Easter celebration at our Cotton Tail Trail! Get ready for a day of excitement, laughter, and plenty of Easter eggs!...