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Enjoy a winter weekend at the Arboretum’s chocolate-themed expo, featuring samples and chocolate-inspired treats from local artisans and chocolatiers.
The Enormous Crocodile is a mischievous, family-friendly musical presented by The Roald Dahl Story Company and the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
Free family fun at the market. Enjoy storytime and a craft, kid-friendly shuffleboard with lessons (ages 8+), and more.
Free admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
Enjoy hands-on activities and explore all things boating at this 5-day event.
Visit the library early for sensory-friendly play sessions.
Join for a fun short activity and a take-home book.
Enjoy winter fun at the Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival. Explore nearly 60 ice sculptures throughout downtown, plus live carving, and more.
Visit the library to make a special card. While supplies last.
Create a diamond-painted corner bookmark at the Maker Table.
Join the fun at this sensory-friendly session.
Visit your local store for a crafting session.
The Enormous Crocodile is a mischievous, family-friendly musical presented by The Roald Dahl Story Company and the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
Visit the library for a concert.
Get creative with LEGOs at the Helen Plum Library.
Explore STEAM topics as they relate to the Winter Olympics.
Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
Visit the planetarium with free admission.
All Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
Come early to pick up tickets for one of two storytime sessions.
Free admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
Preschool play at STEM stations.
A warm and welcoming space for new parents to connect.
Make a mess in these STEAM sessions.
Meet other homeschool families at the library.
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
Head to the library for extra fun.
Stop by to create a Valentine’s Day craft to share with someone special, while supplies last.
Visit the library for a special movie showing.
Celebrate Black History Month at this special programming.
Create LEGO masterpieces at the library.
Enjoy a whimsical tea party with a friendly winter monster.
Register in advance for a LEGO building session.
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library!
Join special programming by The Language Labs.
Get ready for the Winter Olympics with fun trivia and games.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
Visit the library to get creative.
All Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
Explore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
Free admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
This special DUPLO Day is designed just for your littlest architects.
Enjoy sensory experiences at the library.
Visit the library to play games at this weekly event.
Visit the library for bilingual programming.
Learn about comics and artists.
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesday evenings.
Visit the library for sensory-friendly programming.
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