Black Excellence Scavenger Hunt
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookExplore Children’s Services in this scavenger hunt featuring past, present and future generations of Black excellence.
Free
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Black Inventors Scavenger Hunt
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, NapervilleCelebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt around the Library! This STEAM-focused (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) scavenger hunt will teach participants about achievements of Black pioneers and...
Free
Black Creativity Career Showcase
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoIn celebration of Black Creativity, kids and families can talk with African American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening right here in our city. This is an opportunity...
Included in general admission
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Cherry Hill Woods S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos ParkCheck out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the snow!
Free
Engineering Fest
Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Drive, ChicagoOn Saturday, February 24, drop by Willis Tower anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Engineering Fest! Activities are geared toward youth ages 8-12, but the whole family is...
Free
LEGO Trains
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleExplore a sprawling display of imaginative landscapes built of LEGO® bricks featuring small trains running through LEGO city streets, between skyscrapers, and into dreamlike scenes populated by mythological creatures. Fun...
Included in general admission
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, BrookfieldFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2...
Free
Meet Her: Mari Copeny
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoThis year's Meet Her! event presents a clean water activist. Most well-known as "Little Miss Flint," Mari Copeny will be speaking at MSI! At the age of 8, Mari wrote...
Included in general admission
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkLooking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale....
Free
Winter Wonderland
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoEnjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot...
Free
Family Event: Black History Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoDid you know that the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to Chicago and the Bronzeville neighborhood? Come celebrate the history and contributions of this vital third...
Included in general admission
FanFest
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect"Geek out" at the library with a day dedicated to your favorite fandoms! This family-friendly event will include games, activities, crafts, cosplay runway, virtual reality, a scavenger hunt, trivia, and...
Free
Fandom Fest
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonCalling all Jedi, Whovians, Avengers, Trekkies, heroes and villains of all ages - BALibrary Fandom Fest is back! Join us as we celebrate all things fandom with an artist alley,...
Free
Railroad Museum Open House
Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, BensenvilleExplore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part...
Free
Black History Month Celebration
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonLearn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.
Free
Snowshoe Walk
Camp Reinberg 1801 N Quentin Road, PalatineEnjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a winter walk.
Free
Celebrating Black History Month Through Storytelling
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, AuroraCelebrate Black History Month with professional storyteller Oba William King. King will share interactive stories, drumming, poetry, music and more. Through traditional folk stories and drumming, King explores how the...
Free
Seed Share with Sustain DuPage
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonDreaming of Spring and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your planning and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seed Share! What to bring: We welcome...
Free
Chocolate Walk
Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, WheatonShopping is sweet at Town Square Wheaton! Join us for the first-ever TSW Chocolate Walk. Register for free and receive tastings of local-made artisan chocolates inside various shops and restaurants...
Free
Global Connections: International Carnivale
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoThe next stop in Navy Pier’s Global Connections series is International Carnivale! The tradition of Carnivale is celebrated throughout the world in a wide variety of ways. Join us in...
Free
Rubik’s Cube Challenge
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeTest your skills against other kids at our first ever Rubik's Cube Challenge! If you have your own cube feel free to bring it along with you. If not, we...
Free
Sensory Storytime
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineJoin us for a storytime intended for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or for those who find traditional storytime programs challenging. Siblings welcome. Ages 3 – 9....
Free
Read, Learn and Create
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington HeightsWe invite children grades 2-3 to join us as we celebrate Black History Month! We will read and discuss the works of bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi and his adaptations...
Free
Retro Hour
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardEnjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.
Free
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