Black Excellence Scavenger Hunt
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookExplore Childrenβs Services in this scavenger hunt featuring past, present and future generations of Black excellence.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, NapervilleThese 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,...
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Free Admission for Children
360 CHICAGO 875 N Michigan Avenue, 94th floor, Chicago360 CHICAGO is offering free admission for children, along with all-day, family-friendly activations that include face-painting, a visual scavenger hunt, coloring stations, kiddie-cocktails and more. More info below - Hoping...
Free
Winter Wonderland
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaSome parties are worth melting for! This warm hug of a celebration will feature games, crafts, and a visit from a familiar snowman. The cold never bothered us anyway at...
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The Pigeon Wants to Play
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, LemontJoin us for some fun activities inspired by everyone's favorite bird, The Pigeon.
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Wild Fest
Dellwood Community Center 1811 S Lawrence Avenue, LockportFeaturing: Wolf, Crocodile, Sloth, Bats, Lynx, Opossum, Skunks, Armadillo, Owl, Hawk, Falcon, Cavy, Fennec Fox, Lizards, Snakes Hedgehog, Macaw, & MORE! Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Kids | FREE Ages...
$5 β $10
Black History Month Family Free Days
American Writers Museum 180 North Michigan Avenue, ChicagoCelebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the American Writers Museumβs Family Free Days! Enjoy free admission to the museum and a variety of activities for the whole...
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Let’s Dance
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldLetβs get our groove on in the Meeting Room with our very own, kid-friendly playlist! Ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Free
Firefly Family Theatre: Sparks Snow Day
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., BataviaSnow came early in Firefly Grove, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities...
Free
Winter Carnival
Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect HeightsGAMES - PRIZES - BOUNCE HOUSE - LOADS OF FUN Join us for some WINTER FUN!
$9
Family Event: Presidentsβ Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoOur family-friendly Presidentsβ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children. Let our nationβs leader know what youβre thinking with our βLetter to the Presidentβ activity. All...
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, ChicagoAdmission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27βDecember 22, 2023, as well as January 8βMarch 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online...
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Animal Encounters
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, NorthbrookJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
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Superhero Science with Kid President
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectRelease your inner superhero with fun games and mini experiments that feature favorites like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and you! Thatβs right, Kid President says βYou may not have...
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T-Rexplorers
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood DaleGet a glimpse of what itβs like to go on a Paleontological dig and see authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. Come 15 minutes early (1:45) to...
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Monday Afternoon Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, AuroraSwim by the library on your day off school for a fun family movie! Bring your own packaged snacks & covered drinks. Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023 DreamWorks, Rated...
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Celebrating Black Superheroes
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookJoin us for an afternoon of celebrating Black superheroes! We will play games, learn about the history of black superheroes and watch "Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse." (Grades 6β12)
Free
Under the Sea Fun
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardWe'll go under the sea with crafts, games, and songs from the musical Finding Nemo Jr. performed by the Glen Westlake Middle School Theatre Club.
Free
Trivia: Pop Culture Edition
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonFrom a galaxy far away to a marvelous cinematic universe, test out your knowledge and see if the force is with you to become a Jeopardy champion. Win one prize...
Free
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