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MLK Day of Service

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free
Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Free family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required but at least one adult must attend with...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Celebrate MLK with a day of service. Join us for a litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, email kelvin.boyd@cookcountyil.gov. For information on more events like...

Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago

At this family-focused celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights in the US, enjoy hands-on engagements, musical performances, and opportunities to learn...

Free

Day of Service

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

The Day of Service honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the legacy of volunteer service. Come by to make a Card of Hope for a child in foster care....

Free

Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show

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

Families, join us for a blend of art, magic, and comedy to inspire creativity through reading adventures.

Free

Frosty Fest

Walker Recreation Center 7425 Wolf Road, Burr Ridge

Join us for Frosty Fest, an exciting indoor carnival on your day off from school! Bring the whole family out and let the kids try their luck at carnival games...

$10 – $15

Drop-in: MLK National Day of Service Project

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For all ages. Join us as we complete a project for the National Day of Service. We are making fleece tie blankets for Camden's Comfort Project. Spend a few minutes...

Free

Family BINGO

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

By popular demand, we're opening up BINGO for the whole family! Come for the chance to win small prizes. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult caretaker....

Free

Family Volunteering: Make a Fleece Blanket

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr and this National Day of Service by creating fleece blankets which will be donated to various organizations in our community. For adults...

Free

Winter Crafts

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Drop in to make a winter-themed craft; while supplies last.

Free

Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Dan will be your guide to wacky colors, magical drawings, and art tools that have a...

Free

Afternoon Movie Showing: Our Friend Martin

Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates

Learn about civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., through a blend of historical footage and animation. Bring a comfy blanket or pillow, if preferred, for floor seating. Movie is...

Free

Battle of the Pizzas

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Have you ever wondered what the best pizza in Franklin Park was? Wonder no longer! We’ll be taste testing every pizza in Franklin Park to see which one is the...

Free

MLK Day of Service

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

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be hosting a Day of Service dedicated to supporting our community! Come by our drop-in stations to make items for...

Free

Change Makers’ Club

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

Do you want to make the world a better place? We’ll read a book about someone who made a positive impact on their community, then explore the topic through discussion,...

Free

Clay-O-Rama

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

Create your own masterpieces using air dry clay and mixed medias.

Free
Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago...

Free
Event Series PokΓ©mon Club

PokΓ©mon Club

Various Locations IL

Join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things PokΓ©mon! Bring along your favorite PokΓ©mon art, cards, or collectibles for show-and-tell session. Whether you're battling, trading,...

Free
Event Series Noche de la Familia

Noche de la Familia

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

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