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Toy Swap

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping them for...

Free

Cocoa and Crafts

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park

Let your children's imaginations soar with a variety of crafts designed for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy delicious hot cocoa while creating together. Bring your little ones for a...

Free

Preschool Resource Fair

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For parents. Drop in to speak with representatives from area daycares, preschools, and community and extra-curricular organizations. Continue checking in for most updated list of participating organizations. Attending in person:...

Free

Rock Climbing Challenge

Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook

Have you been curious to try the rock wall in the Annerino lobby? This is your call to action! Climbing instructors will give a short presentation about safety and technique...

Free
Event Series Park Play Dates

Park Play Dates

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles

Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will...

Free

Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats

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

Celebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats, natural environments and tin-spirations for your...

Free

Dig in to Play: Toddler Sensory Time

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

For ages 1-3 w/adult. Dress for some messy fun at the Library! Drop in anytime between 11 and 11:45 a.m. to explore a variety of sensory stations with your toddler....

Free
Event Series Tiny Great Performances

Tiny Great Performances

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects...

Included in general admission

WinterFest

Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca

Celebrate Winterfest, there will be snowshoes available to use on our trails, a winter scavenger hunt, crafts, hot cocoa, and s’mores around our firepit to enjoy. Free Spirit Siberian Rescue...

Free

Celebration of Lunar New Year

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways...

Free

Founders Day Celebration

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago

Did you know the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the public face of the Chicago Academy of Sciences? We are! The Chicago Academy of Sciences was founded on January 13,...

Included in general admission
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

Family Day: Press Play

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Perform, watch, and be the director of your own story. Spot videos and films throughout the museum.

Free
Event Series Winter Warmup Movies

Winter Warmup Movies

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Enjoy family-friendly movies in Le Jardin while you warm up after skating at Cantigny’s ice rink, or just stop by for a meal and a movie! The movie will run...

Included in parking

Winter Bash

The Recreation Complex (Wood Dale) 111 E. Foster Avenue, Wood Dale

Don’t let cabin fever give your family the winter blues- enjoy some cheer with our Winter Bash to ring in the New Year! From games, activities, snacks and entertainment, this...

Free

Cocoa and Coffee Crawl

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Altiro BABAM Ditka's...

$18 – $64

Friendly Feathers: Pigeons and the Great Lakes Rescue

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join friends and friendly birds from the Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue to get up close and personal and learn about our feathered friends. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

Head to the Bolingbrook Historical Museum for some LEGO fun! You can build with friends or try one of our building challenges. We supply the bricks and you supply the...

Free

DuPage County Animal Services: Shelter Pet Pals

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville

Laura Winnie, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator, will share information for those interested in helping animals. A live animal is expected to be present at each session. Make toys for...

Free
Event Series Pokemon Fun

Pokemon Fun

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Trade cards, play games, talk with fellow fans, and maybe win a new pack of cards!

Free

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