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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 Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...

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 Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov 13: Bats

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

Children’s Book Swap

Darien Park District Community Center 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien

Are you and your child tired of reading the same books? Are you tired of hearing your kids telling you, “I need something new to read!” We have a solution!...

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
Event Series Milk and Cookie Storytime

Milk and Cookie Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags...

Free

Storytime with Dupage County Farm Bureau

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

Join us for a storytime and activity in partnership with the DuPage County Farm Bureau! Listen to a reading of "Applesauce Day", followed by a lesson on apple trees and...

Free
Event Series Wednesday Fun Night

Wednesday Fun Night

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

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up...

Free

Peli para toda la familia: Vivo

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

Disfruta la película "Vivo" con toda la familia. Se servirán palomitas y refrescos. Watch the movie "Vivo" with the whole family. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served.

Free

Night at the Firehouse

Downers Grove Fire Station 5 6701 S. Main St, Downers Grove

The annual Night at the Firehouse is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. School aged children and their families can meet the firefighters, tour the station and take...

Free

Evening Movie Showing: Beetlejuice

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

After Barbara and Adam Maitland are killed in a car crash, they find themselves trapped as ghosts in their beautiful New England farmhouse. Their peaceful 'existence' is disrupted when a...

Free

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