The Lombard Park Districtโs Lilacia Park is an 7.12-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! In 2019 with the hard work of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Lilacia Park was recognized and placed on the official list of National Register of Historic Places. All ages can enjoy a stroll through the park or...
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. In the event of inclement weather, storytimes will be at the Library. Check helenplum.org for...
Dump trucks, excavators, and front-loaders - oh my! Touch and explore the Village of Barringtonโs fleet of construction vehicles, in celebration of National Public Works Week. Join the Public Works food drive and help us fill a truck with food to benefit the Barrington Township and Cuba Township Food Pantries. Bring non-perishable food donations to...
Visit Society 57 for a special storytime.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/adult.
Drop in to enjoy some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episodes! Drop in.
Come for storytime and stay for the outdoor hike.
Admission is free for all visitors on the second Tuesday of each month. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.
Stories and songs in English and Spanish. Staff from The Language Labs will present a bilingual storytime incorporating English and Spanish stories, songs and vocabulary, as well as a craft activity. Please register multiple children separately.
Once youโve seen the trucks, join us for a fun construction-themed story time! Sessions beginning at 10:30am and 11:00am.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia โ Heart of Mercy. All ages.
SciTech's Open Lab Hours offer families with children from birth through middle school a chance to dive into hands-on STEM exploration. Packed with engaging activities and interactive experiments, this program encourages curiosity and creativity in a fun, welcoming environment. It's the perfect way for families to learn and play together while discovering the wonders of...
Build and play with the Schiller Park Public Library.
Join this inclusive play group.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings in April, May and June 2025.
Join us to learn about robots. We will have a fun robot building and battling time with our friends from RoboThink! Create a robot craft to take home. Take photos with Cow too!
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finished. Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs
Visit the library for a LEGO challenge.
The Lombard Park Districtโs Lilacia Park is an 7.12-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! In 2019 with the hard work of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Lilacia Park was recognized and placed on the official list of National Register of Historic Places. All ages can enjoy a stroll through the park or...
Explore for birds on this two hour walk.
The Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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 events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. In the event of inclement weather, storytimes will be at the Library. Check helenplum.org for...
Big boxes, little boxes, medium boxes - we'll have them all out to see what your little one's imagination can make of them! Drop in.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and exploration.
Museum is free on Wednesdays.
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Visit the library for a special children's concert.
Visit the Crown Family PlayLab for special activities geared towards 2-6 year olds.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
Come to the library for a showing of "Mufasa: The Lion King".
Make a craft with the library staff
Let's get ready to rumble! Design and code an Edison robot then battle it out against other bots in our battle ring. For grades 3-5. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Kids are invited for this open Lego play session designed to let their imaginations lead the way. Legos and challenges will be provided. For grades K - 4. Registration required.
Explore hands-on play with the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Learn paddling and boating skills.
This local farmers market is filled with a variety of stands and is hoping to grow in size this year.
Visit the Adler Planetarium on Wednesday nights. Admission is free for Illinois residents.
Join us for our crafting program for kids. Advanced registration required.
These events are family friendly, the restaurant is open during this time.
Celebrate Mother's Day with sweet treats and a special craft! Please register children only, not adults.
Enjoy bilinigual storytime with various books and activities.
Dress for mess to take part in a variety of activities.
Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Join us for a fun-filled session of building and creating with our Library-supplied LEGOยฎ bricks. While we may offer exciting themes or challenges, your ingenuity and creativity are always encouraged to design something entirely your own. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.
Summer-themed, bilingual storytime
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