Penguin Watch Party
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesWaddle over to the library for a penguin live stream! Watch their playful antics and enjoy penguin-themed crafts and activities!
Free
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T-Rexplorers Family Program
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonGet excited about science and nature with a T-Rexplorers program! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it's like to go on a Paleontological dig with...
Free
Language Labs Presents Language Story Time – Mandarin
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon HillsCome celebrate Lunar New Year with us! Introduce your little one to a new language as we enjoy stories, songs, and a craft presented in Mandarin by The Language Labs....
Free
Family Feature – Despicable Me 4
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park RidgeJoin us for family movie time at the Library! Drop in.
Free
Juniper Junction
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleVisit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than...
Included in general admission
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, ChicagoWe’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we...
Free
Afternoon Movie Showing
Various Locations ILEnjoy an afternoon movie with us. We'll release the title approximately two weeks before the showing.
Free
Sensory Friendly Movie: Toy Story
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, WarrenvilleExperience a movie with dimmed lights and the volume turned down low. Kids can dance, wiggle and sing if they want. This is not a drop-off event. We will have...
Free
Bad Art Afternoon
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeBad at art? Then this program is for you. Use your wildest imagination to create art that is intentionally bad!
Free
Friday Flicks
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkJoin us each month to watch a newly released movie! February 28: Conclave March 28: Wicked
Free
Black History Month Art Exploration
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraExplore the work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and be inspired to create your own original portrait and crown. Ages 6-11.
Free
Tween DIY: Slime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleDiscover the basics of slime-making and create, your own unique ooey-gooey masterpiece! Space is limited to the first 16 participants.
Free
Kindness Kids Yoga
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynKids will discover the comfort they can gain by moving their bodies, exploring their breath, and relaxing their minds. Presented by Amber Bloomquist of Kindness Kids Yoga. Sessions at 2:00pm...
Free
Read – A – Palooza
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North RiversideCome by the library and pick out a book from our collection to read with your friends, loved ones, or independently. All kids who complete 30 minutes of reading time...
Free
Stories and Snacks
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller ParkJoin the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
Free
Littles’ Dance Party
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington HeightsJoin us for music and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. No sitting still required! Ages 19 months and up. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required.
Free
Indoor Movie Night
Darien Park District Community Center 7301 Fairview Avenue, DarienGru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., whose intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal...
Free
Pop Night (Hanover Park’s Version)
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover ParkWelcome to Pop Night (Hanover Park's Version), where we’ll be living our best lives through music! Get ready to embrace the nostalgia of your favorite pop hits and celebrate the...
Free
Movies in the Corner
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des PlainesAll ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. January 3: How to Train Your Dragon, animated, 98 minutes, PG January 17: A Goofy...
Free
Chamber Concert
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., ElmhurstHear music performed by musicians from the Performing Arts Department at York High School. Live in-person. Registration required.
Free
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