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Event Series Little Saplings

Little Saplings

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles

In this monthly program, geared for 3-5 year olds, we’ll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination...

$5

Homeschool Hangout

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! For families. No registration necessary.

Free
Event Series Yoga with Miss Kelly

Yoga with Miss Kelly

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

Namaste! Come downward dog with us twice this month during Yoga for children with Miss Kelly. We'll be doing lots of fun animal poses as we learn about how to...

Included in general admission
Event Series Hejsan: Story and Craft

Hejsan: Story and Craft

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday and Friday of the month. Free (with Museum admission). In May we...

Included in general admission
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...

Event Series Family STEAM Night

Family STEAM Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Drop in between 6-7:30 pm to try out some STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age:...

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

Family Reading Night

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Enjoy books, puzzles and popcorn in celebration of Illinois State Family Reading Night.

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Game

Ready, Set, Game

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.

Free
Event Series La Hora de Cuentos

La Hora de Cuentos

Various Locations IL

¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español! Immerse your kids in a new language...

Free

Family Reading Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Come make bookish crafts together with your family. Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held on the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend time reading...

Cozy Family Reading Night

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Celebrate Illinois' Family Reading Night! Bring a blanket, pillows, and stuffies and enjoy a cozy night of crafts and reading with your family. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Free

Family Reading Night Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

Spend quality time with your whole family enjoying books and other activities during this statewide reading event. Families of all ages are invited to participate in this drop-in program.

Illinois Reads Family Reading Night

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

Put on your jammies, grab a blanket and come join us for story time! We will snuggle in to enjoy some of the IReads titles.

Free

Family Reading Night

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Celebrate Family Reading Night! Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket, get cozy and read with your family. We will share a story, provide snacks and then your family can spend...

Free

Family Reading Night: Books and Blankets

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Celebrate Family Reading Night! Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket, get cozy and read with your family. We will share a story, provide snacks and then your family can spend...

Free
Event Series Reels at the Rialto

Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important...

$5

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