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Super Saturday: North Central O Gaugers Model Train Run

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

All ages. Join us for a special all-day event featuring the North Central O Gaugers Carnival and Circus themed model railroad run. The O’ Gaugers share insight about their hobby...

Free

Our Time Celebration Supported Show with Little Miss Ann

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Renowned children's musician Little Miss Ann will have everyone dancing and singing to her catchy songs followed by a 30-minute musical playtime to celebrate inclusion and connection. This performance is...

Free
Event Series Nature Discovery Days

Nature Discovery Days

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

These FREE, nature-themed self-guided activities for families. No registration required. Times are Monday through Friday - 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Saturdays are 9:30am - 2:30pm. January 2,...

Free

Bilingual Mandarin Storytime

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Local educator Ling Liu brings you fun stories and songs in Mandarin and English. All ages. Sign up begins 2/3.

Free

Yoga Storytime

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Enjoy a story plus simple yoga stretches, activities and songs with your little one. Please bring a yoga mat or towel for each of you. Call Youth Services at (630)...

Free

Arabic Storytime with The Language Labs

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Free

Baby Prom

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Put on your favorite outfit and get ready to groove! Drop in for a fancy dance party featuring our favorite kid's songs, fun activities, and a simple craft. For ages...

Free

Celebration of Lunar New Year

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate...

Free

Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Uptown 4956 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago

Join Uptown United on Argyle Street in 2024 as Uptown continues its annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year! To welcome the Year of the...

Free

Little Miss Ann Musical Concert

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Enjoy an interactive musical concert performed by Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann, an award-winning kids' musician. For families with children ages 0-6. Siblings Welcome.

Free

Craft Fair

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

All Ages may browse and purchase homemade crafts from STC High School students!

Free

Lunar New Year Celebration

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Together with the Xilin Association, Fox Valley will welcome the Year of the Dragon with a fun-filled Lunar New Year celebration. Throughout the free event, there will be cultural activities,...

Free

Winterfest

Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Break your cabin fever and experience winter on the prairie. Adopt-A-Husky will be at the Bartlett Nature Center, 20254 W. Stearns Road, with their teams of Siberian Huskies and Sleds....

Free

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Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

Engage in a bilingual storytime in both English & Korean. Rhymes, music, & a craft will be featured. ν•œκ΅­μ–΄μ™€ μ˜μ–΄λ‘œ μ§„ν–‰λ˜λŠ” μŠ€ν† λ¦¬νƒ€μž„μ— μ˜€μ„Έμš”. 말놀이와 λ…Έλž˜, κ°„λ‹¨ν•œ λ§Œλ“€κΈ°λ„ ν•¨κ»˜ ν•΄μš”.

Free

Children’s Movie Matinee

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Join us for a movie and a snack at the library! No cost. Please register each child that wishes to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Resident Raptors

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

Learn about the natural and individual histories and husbandry of our ambassador raptors.

Free

Blues 101: History and Performance

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Explore the origins of blues music from its early beginnings with Fruteland Jackson. Learn the history of Blues music through songs, stories, and discussions while listening to instrumental examples played...

Free

Bruno’s Best Birthday with Megan Deliberto

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Join us for a special story time with international award-winning author, Megan Deliberto. Megan will be reading her new book, Bruno’s Best Birthday, a delightful story about friendship and determination....

Free

Owl Babies and Other Nocturnal Creatures

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us as we learn all about owls, from their relations with other animals to their unique adaptations, with a naturalist from Peck Park Farm!

Free

Family Puzzle Challenge

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

Got what it takes to be a puzzling champion? Come to the La Grange Library and prove it! Our puzzle challenge will allow families to compete against each other to...

Free

Fire and Ice

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Let your imagination wander as you stroll along the streets of The Promenade and revel in the entertainmentβ€”fire jugglers, twisters, and captivating mini shows on The Row and South Sandburg...

Free

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