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Event Series Dino Works

Dino Works

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 23 to March 27, 2024 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be...

$15 โ€“ $30
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
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

New for 2024, 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...

Free

LEGO Building

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

Join us for a day of LEGO building!

Free

Paper Airplane Fold and Fly

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Come fold and fly with us! We will have different plane designs and a flight zone to test your aerodynamics.

Free
Event Series Open Gym

Open Gym

Westmont Community Center 75 East Richmond St. , Westmont

On school days off weโ€™re opening the gym at the Community Center for open gym time! Bring a basketball or volleyball or borrow one of ours. Come practice your drills,...

Spring Break-OUT Adventure

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.

Free

Drop-In Craft Day

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series PlayLab PlayDate

PlayLab PlayDate

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, donโ€™t require pre-registration, and take place on IL...

Included in general admission

Kids’ Music Concert with Little Miss Ann

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Jump, clap, sing, and dance with Little Miss Ann at a fun, energetic, and interactive concert. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free

DCAS: Pet Protectors

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Our pets need many things from us to keep them happy and healthy. Students will explore what being a responsible pet guardian means for a variety of animals. Registration required.

Green Golly and Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Drop in and enjoy musical theatre performance Green Golly & Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story! Best for families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. "You probably know Rapunzel...

Free

Spring Break Feeding Frenzy

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

Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.

Free
Event Series Spring Break at the Pier

Spring Break at the Pier

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free...

Free

An Afternoon with Bluey

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Calling all Bluey Fans! Register to play games and make crafts from your favorite show. Itโ€™ll be a wackadoo time, for real life!

Free

Spring Break Open Gym

Wagner Community Center 615 N West Ave, Elmhurst

Dive into the world of flips, rolls and laughter at our gymnastics facility. Parents/Guardians must remain with children through all open gym time, this is not a drop-off activity. Ages...

$9 โ€“ $10

Living on the Land Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Explore the Native Americansโ€™ relationship with the land. Students will learn about the seasonal preparations and activities of the Potawatomi people. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote learning...

Free

Spring Break STEAM Superheroes

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora

Explore STEAM and your superhero powers by creating and testing a force field! Ages 6-11.  

Free

LEGO Club: Space

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

Create models of our solar system, Moon camp bases, and space shuttles using LEGO bricks available at the library. Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Free

Luau at the Library

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Be whisked away for an afternoon of tropical fun! We will watch a Hawaiian-themed beach movie with snacks, along with fun coloring pages and crafts. Please register each family member...

Free

Spring Break Craftapalooza

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

Ages 5 and older. Get crafty over spring break with this hodgepodge program. An assortment of supplies will be provided. Crafts are suited for different skill levels. Limit: 50. Free...

Free

Magic Show

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Join us for an interactive magic show with The Amazing Tim Adamz on Wednesday, March 27th at 3pm in Center Park. Young audiences are engaged and entertained by Tim's silly...

Free

An Evening with Bluey

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Calling all Bluey Fans! Register to play games and make crafts from your favorite show. Itโ€™ll be a wackadoo time, for real life!

Free
Event Series Weekday Intermission

Weekday Intermission

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

Take a break from your busy week and unwind at the library! Each Wednesday there will be a different activity like building, crafts, and games.

Free

Astronomy Bingo

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Learn a little bit about the universe and have fun by playing Astronomy Bingo! Play alongside friends and family for a chance to win fun prizes! For families. Register to...

Free
Event Series Brick Builders

Brick Builders

Various Locations IL

Join other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.

Free

Movie Screening: Hotel for Dogs

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

An orphaned brother and sister attempt to hide a pack of stray pooches from authorities by checking them into an abandoned building.

Free

Flashlight Egg Hunt

Wipfler Park (Bolingbrook) 549 Rockhurst Road, Bolingbrook

Bring a flashlight and hunt down prize-filled eggs after dark! Participants will be divided into three age groups. This event will occur rain or shine, so please arrive prepared for...

Free
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