Looking for something a little different to try with your kiddos? Whether your kids are a proclaimed historians or not, Elk Grove Historical Museum has a series of Curious Kid’s programs and Family Game Times that are sure to peak your little one’s interest.
Both of these family-friendly options are great opportunities for kids to be immersed in local history. Elk Grove Historical Museum is located minutes off the highway, and backs up directly to Pirate’s Cove making it a convenient drive.
This article is sponsored by the Elk Grove Historical Museum, and all opinions are my own.
Events at Elk Grove Historical Museum
Curious Kids
Curious Kids is a series designed to give young learners an opportunity to explore a new topic each month at the Elk Grove Historical Museum. It includes educational instruction, and themed exploration all at the Elk Grove Historical Museum campus.
Past monthly themes have included: Cow Appreciation Day; where visitors learn cow facts and complete a cow-themed craft and Photography; where little explorers have the chance to take pictures throughout the museum grounds. Advanced registration is required, but fees are low for kids ($3 resident/$5 non resident) and adults are free.
Family Game Time
Family Game Time is another monthly offering at the Elk Grove Historical Museum. Family Game Time is a fun opportunity to disconnect for a few hours and enjoy some old fashioned board games. The museum has a collection of games to borrow or you can bring your favorite. There is no fee for monthly Family Game Time.
Upcoming Schedule
The schedule of Elk Grove Historical Museum’s family-friendly programming, like Curious Kids and Family Game Time, has already been released for the upcoming months. These Saturday sessions will give families many opportunities to explore historical elements of the holidays:
Curious Kids-Map Making
November 15, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Krampus at the Museum (sold out)
December 6, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Family Game Time at the Museum
January 24, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Curious Kids-Vintage Valentines
February 14, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family Game Time at the Museum
February 28, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Curious Kids- St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
March, 14, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family Game Time at the Museum
March 28, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Be sure to bookmark these pages and come back, as registration may not be available until the event is closer.
Exploring the Elk Grove Historical Museum
My kids and I were recently able to visit the grounds of the Elk Grove History Museum, and check out the different buildings and gardens. There are a few different places to check out while you visit, each one different than the next.
Be sure to check their hours before heading out as they are subject to change.
Our first stop was the Orientation Building. This is where you can meet a member of the Historical Museum’s team and ask any questions you may have. This building also holds the area history, including artifacts and essays.
There is also a bell to ring on the orientation building that my kids loved.
The tour of the Farmhouse was a favorite of our visit. The kids loved seeing the inside of the historical Farmhouse, learning about the different historical elements of the house, seeing the historical piano, living room furniture and even peeking inside the bedrooms.
Please note that we needed to ask to open the Farmhouse when we were inside the Orientation Building. One of the Historical Museum team members then gave us a tour.
The last part of the Historical Museum grounds that we toured were the gardens, barn and outbuildings. My kids noted the gardens and chicken coop (there were no chickens inside when we visited) looked very similar to our current garden and the coops they see!
To keep up to date on the happenings of the Elk Grove Historical Museum, follow them on Facebook, or give the office a call. Double check hours to make sure they are correct before heading out, and be sure to tag us on Instagram when you visit!
Elk Grove Historical Museum
399 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL
(847) 690-1440
