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Event Series Elmhurst Farmers Market

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...

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
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Various Locations IL

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays:...

Free

Stitch’s Preppy Party

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join Ms. Amanda to create some Lilo & Stitch-themed spa and skincare items. Please register children only, not adults.

Free
Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug...

Free

Book Swap

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, and audio books encouraged.

Free

Hooray for Grandparents! / ¡Hurra para los Abuelos!

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Show appreciation for grandparents by making a special craft inspired by the book "A Maleta Full of Treasures." (Grades K–5 with an adult) Hurra para los Abuelos (Sin registro previo)...

Free

Piñata Party

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the origins of piñatas, decorating your very own piñata, and enjoying candy. Materials will be supplied, just bring your creativity! Registration opens on...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling...

Free – $5

Percy Jackson Night

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

The new Percy Jackson book is coming out soon! Join us for some series related activities and games to celebrate! No registration required.

Free
Event Series Traveling StoryWalk

Traveling StoryWalk

Various Locations IL

Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story...

Free
Event Series Family Craft Night

Family Craft Night

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

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4 + with a caregiver.

Free

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