Home Depot Workshop
Home Depot (check your local store)Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm. February 1 - Valentines Candy Box March 1...
Free
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Events Calendar
Saturday Stay and Play
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaBring your family-building skills to Kid's Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing...
Free
Buildapalooza
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkCome build with different materials throughout the museum during Buildapalooza! Our Build It exhibit will be filled with Legos of All sizes. The Art Room will have maker’s workshop a...
included in general admission
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Villa Park Public Library 305 Ardmore Avenue, Villa ParkVisit the library's calendar for all of the details on this special day!
Free
Lunar New Year Storytime and Craft
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineEnjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Mandarin. All ages. Sign-up begins 1/18. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways...
Free
Play for All
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, ChicagoChicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and...
Free
Family Art Studio
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeExperiment with contrast and texture as we work together to create a community art piece inspired by Charles McGee. The finished collaborative artwork will be on display in the lobby...
Free
Super Saturday: Hip-Hop Hype
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectJoin us for a high energy, exciting hip-hop and street dance show! Experience some of the coolest dance styles from hip-hop culture including breakdance, popping, locking, litefeet, and more. Best...
Free
Puzzle and Game Swap
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontDrop off your gently used puzzles and board games at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 14 to 28. Then come to the swap to find...
Free
Early Childhood Resource Fair
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraAt this free event, the library will connect families with valuable resources in the community, including social services, preschools, and daycares. The event will run from 10 a.m. - 1...
Free
PopCon
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, DarienCelebrate all things fandom & pop culture! Artists' Alley: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Windy City Ghostbusters Drop-In: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Welcome Lobby Table Drop-In: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Pop-Up Crafts Drop-In: 10...
Free
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, BrookfieldFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3...
Free
Total T Magic Show
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, NapervilleExperience an awe-inspiring magic show featuring the incredible Magician Total T! Be amazed by dazzling illusions, then learn some fun magic tricks to impress your friends. This event is perfect...
Free
George Washington Carver and Friends
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonBlack History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the...
Free
Black History Month Kickoff Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow SpringsEnjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurston’s—an American writer and conservationist—award-winning PBS series America Outdoors. Snacks provided.
Free
Winterfest
Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, BolingbrookSomething for everyone! Dress for the weather and save the date! Bring the whole family to the Annerino Community Center for some good old-fashion outdoor family fun! Featuring outdoor, winter-themed...
Free
Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers GroveDue to the forecasted rain on Friday, January 31st, the display of 60+ ice sculptures sponsored by local businesses will now begin on Saturday, February 1st. However, the festival will...
Free
Winter Warmup Movies
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonEnjoy 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
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, BellwoodCelebrate international Take Your Child to the Library Day! Visit us at the Bellwood Library for fun activities, and sign up for a library card if you haven't already!
Free
Lunar New Year
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, AuroraTogether with the Xilin Association, Fox Valley Mall will welcome the Year of the Snake with a fun-filled Chinese New Year celebration. Throughout the free event, there will be cultural...
Free
Disability Parent and Caregiver Support Group
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldFind support and share resources with other parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Meets every other month at the Library.
Free
Global Connections: Lunar New Year
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoJoin us for the free Global Connections Lunar New Year celebration at Navy Pier! The Aon Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a festive, interactive, and family-friendly celebration marking the...
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Cahn Auditorium 600 Emerson St, EvanstonThe Dolphin Show at Northwestern University is thrilled to produce Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella for its 82nd annual production. The nation’s largest student-produced musical will take place from January 24th to February 1st, 2025 in Cahn...
$10 – $25
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