No registration required, while supplies last. Mon., March 24: Sustainability Scavenger Hunt Tues., March 25: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Kit. One per child, while supplies last. Wed., March 26: DIY Chia Seed Pet | 3 – 5 pm Thurs., March 27: The Lorax (2012) (94 mins) Movie viewing and Craft | 4 – 5:30 pm Fri.,...
Playful by Nature March 24-April 6, times vary Join us to celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Experience live animal encounters with Lucca’s BioHub, Dave DiNaso’s Traveling Word of Reptiles, and Scales & Tales Traveling Petting Zoo. Engage your senses with The Insect Asylum's Touch Lab. Participate in art-making inspired by living things that...
Explore your creative side by using air dry clay. After 24 hours, you will have a masterpiece. Ages 5-11.
Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 20 to April 7, 2025 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the life-size T-Rex skull on loan from the Field Museum greeting them as they...
A presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share stories about how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons! 2-5 years with a caregiver
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/adult.
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
Roll, squish, and create at our playdough party! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Learn a new way to communicate with the infant in your life using baby sign language! Each month features a different theme, complete with related signs, books, and songs. For children under 2 with an adult caregiver.
Join us for a bilingual English/Spanish story time, music, crafts, and play-based learning. For ages 2-5 with an adult.
Celebrate Spring Break at Navy Pier from March 24-28 with interactive workshops, creative activities, and family fun! Enjoy dance, music, and art sessions, plus hands-on experiences with The Salvation Army and The Butterfly House. Test your skills at Coca-Cola’s March Madness Pop-A-Shot, play Spring into BINGO at Reunion, and explore nature-themed exhibits at the Chicago...
Spring Break fun awaits! Head to the Lab and create an amazing seasonal craft. All materials are provided, and open to all ages. Patrons under the age of 14 need an adult with them. While supplies last! No registration required.
Celebrate Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with us in this special storytime! (All ages)
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to solve the cube, get tips, improve your skills, and enter for a chance to win a cube in our raffle! No registration required—drop in anytime between 2:00-4:00pm.
Learn about dinosaurs and paleontology with T-Rexplorers. See Triceratops and T-Rex fossils and discover what it's like to go on a dinosaur dig. Meet Ranger the T-Rex outside the library at 3:15pm. Tickets will be available at the Children's Services desk starting Thursday, March 13.
Join us for trivia, crafts or games about some of our favorite fandoms. Craft decorations for your water bottle at this month's program.
Join us for a family friendly game of Loteria (similar to bingo) and prizes!
Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!
Families with children. Registration is required. Play an old family favorite with us and win a free book! Lotería, or Mexican bingo, is a great way to practice Spanish vocabulary while having fun. Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse. ¡Ven a jugar a un viejo favorito de la familia! ¡Lotería, o bingo Mexicano, es una...
A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.
Bring your imagination and create with Legos. Limit: 25. TR = Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk.
Whether we know them as highly sensitive, deeply feeling, or explosive, our Exclamation Point Kids experience big feelings and behaviors that can leave us feeling confused and exhausted. Join Jess Trayser, owner of Parenting from the Floor, for this interactive workshop that uncovers the whys behind the behaviors and discover a plan that brings lasting...
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