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Mt. Melas Adventure Run

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect

Test Your Limits and Conquer Your Obstacles—1.5 Mile Run Featuring hill elevation and both grass/concrete terrain. Run, Climb, Jump, Push, Pull and Crawl Your Way to the Finish Line.  ...

$35 – $50

Fishing Derby

Papoose Lake 9823-10357 W 123rd St, Palos Park

Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

Animal Origami

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Observe bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!

Free

Health and Wellness Fair

Courts Plus 186 S West Avenue, Elmhurst

Meet with community organizations that focus on health and wellness, speak with a personal trainer, receive free samples and free giveaways and be entered into raffles during the Courts Plus...

Free

Community Clean Up the Parks Day

Woodridge Park District Community Center 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge

Gather your friends, group or neighbors for a clean-up party in the parks! Participants will assist the Park District by picking up trash & debris, raking and bagging leaves and...

Free
Event Series Robot Block Party

Robot Block Party

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Celebrate National Robotics Week with our Robot Block Party featuring cool 'bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics groups. Learn what they can do and how they do it—and discover...

Included in general admission

Let’s Upcycle – Paper Mache

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Turn found objects into something new while learning about the importance of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Free

Firefly Family Theater Presents: Grow

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Join us for music, puppets, interactive movement, and more! Spark the Firefly wants to plant a garden but doesn't...

Free
Event Series Makerspace Saturday

Makerspace Saturday

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

No registration required. We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation. April 13: This week we will make Kooky kalediscopes! April...

Free

Foundation Used Book Sale

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

Gently used books for sale at great prices. Adult fiction and nonfiction Children's fiction and nonfiction Adult materials in Spanish, Polish, Russian and more. Use of ISBN scanners allowed between...

Free

Superhero Saturday

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Come dressed as your favorite superhero and meet some of your favorites! Registration required.

Free

Eisenhower Junior High Spring Craft and Vendor Fair

Eisenhower Junior High School 1410 75th Street, Darien

The EJH Music Boosters are holding a spring craft and vendor fair to support the music program. Fair is Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10am - 3pm. We will have...

STEM Fest

White Oak Library District 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville

Science is Awesome! That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event. We welcome families, scout troops, teachers, and students of all ages for a fantastic day of...

Event Series Touch a Tractor

Touch a Tractor

Kane County Farm Bureau 2N710 S Randall Road, St. Charles

An OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings farm to the city. The KCFB FOUNDATION welcomes urban & suburban neighbors to see antique tractors and modern farming...

$5

Veggie Fest, Plant/Seed Swap and Tribe Garage Sale

Temple of Harmony 3400 Earl Drive, Joliet

This FREE indoor/outdoor event is hosted on the beautiful property of the Temple of Harmony Monastery in Joliet, IL. This year’s event has so many offerings, that everyone in the...

Free

Fiesta de Hungry Caterpillar

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Fiesta de Hungry Caterpillar Saturday, April 13 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Celebrate the 55th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with stories, games, crafts and more. All ages. Sign up...

Free

National Library Week Celebration

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Join us for a special National Library Week celebration! The dragon themed day kicks off with a Storytime featuring the dragon from Dragons Love Tacos at 10:30, followed by a...

Free
Event Series Character Trail

Character Trail

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Princesses, superheroes, and cartoons, oh my! Follow the map and visit a variety of costumed characters in various stores throughout Downtown Wheaton. Snap a photo, collect autographs, and make memories,...

Fan Day (Taylor’s Version)

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

Recommended for elementary and up. Sessions from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Register in advance. Are you ready for it? Let’s celebrate The Eras...

Free

High Tea

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

You are cordially invited to the Franklin Park Public Library for High Tea beginning promptly at 12 pm. Tea (iced), assorted finger sandwiches, and tea cakes will be provided. We...

Free
Event Series EncryptHer

EncryptHer

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Calling all girl coders! Designed for Grades 3-5, this monthly STEM class will cover topics like cybersecurity, computer science, and online safety. Students will learn new skills and develop problem...

Free

Bluey Party

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

Calling all Bluey fans! Enjoy music, dancing, and a story with your favorite pup. Best for ages 2-6 but the whole family is welcome to join in the fun.

Free

Welcoming Back Our Feathered Friends

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

It is that time when birds are migrating back north! Let's learn why they migrate, their unique appearances, and songs!

Free

Evening Frog Walk

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook

Hop along as we search for toads, frogs and their tadpoles near the water. During this event, we’ll also make a craft and learn the difference between frogs, toads and...

Free

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