Events Calendar
The Maker’s Place
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des PlainesIf you like to make stuff, eat snacks, and hang out, come on into the Maker's Place. We will meet monthly to relax and make something cool. For ages 9-12.
Fandom Fridays to Go
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, WarrenvilleFandom starts at a young age! Pick up an activity to take home from the Youth Services Desk, while supplies last. April 11: Mickey Mouse Ears April 18: Camp Half-Blood...
Stories in the Park
Castaldo Park (Woodridge) 3024 71st Street, WoodridgeThe Woodridge Park District and Woodridge Public Library are teaming up to bring you Stories in the Park! Bring a blanket or chair and listen to stories and songs about...
Mini Golf
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodIt's the Week of the Young Child, and it's Playday Friday! Join us in the Children's Department for a few rounds of mini golf.
Touch a Tractor
Kane County Farm Bureau 2N710 S Randall Road, St. CharlesAn OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings a little bit of the farm to the city. Kane County Farm Bureau FOUNDATION welcomes urban and suburban neighbors...
Homeschool Huddle: Paint a Miró
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraLearn about Joan Miró and surrealist art, then paint your own masterpiece to take home.Registration required. Grade levels 1-5.
Stories and Snacks
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller ParkJoin the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
The Maker’s Place
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des PlainesIf you like to make stuff, eat snacks, and hang out, come on into the Maker's Place. We will meet monthly to relax and make something cool. For ages 9-12.
National Library Week Character Visit: Belle
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaIn honor of National Library Week 2025, Belle is visiting us in the Discovery Spot to celebrate and take pictures!
Build and Watch: The Incredibles
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount ProspectEnjoy a movie night at the library and have fun building with LEGO bricks and other toys! Best for ages 5-11 and their families. Today's feature is The Incredibles (PG)....
Medinah ‘Tween’ Scene
Connolly Recreation Center 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, MedinahMedinah students come enjoy night full of fun! Activities will include music and open gym. Pizza, pop, and candy will be available for purchase at our concession stand. Parents must...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
Bulger Egg Scrambler
Bulger Park 1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose ParkVeterans Park District and the Melrose Park Youth Commission are proudly sponsoring an Egg and Candy Hunt at Bulger Park playground in Melrose Park. Eggs and candy will be hidden...
Second Fridays: Back to the Future 70s Style
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonJoin Tri-L-Co Music's Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd, and Jon Warfel as we take a trip to the 70’s featuring music of James Taylor, Seals and Crofts, Chicago, Elton John and...
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Wipfler Park (Bolingbrook) 549 Rockhurst Road, BolingbrookBring a flashlight and hunt down prize-filled eggs after dark! Participants will be divided into three age groups. This event will occur "rain or shine", so please arrive prepared for...
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin ParkJoin your friends in a frenzy as you search for your eggs in the dark at North Park! The Easter Bunny wants to remind you to bring your flashlight and...
Flashlight Egg Hunt
North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin ParkJoin your friends in a frenzy as you search for your eggs in the dark at North Park! The Easter Bunny wants to remind you to bring your flashlight and...
Touch a Tractor
Kane County Farm Bureau 2N710 S Randall Road, St. CharlesAn OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings a little bit of the farm to the city. Kane County Farm Bureau FOUNDATION welcomes urban and suburban neighbors...
Touch a Tractor
Kane County Farm Bureau 2N710 S Randall Road, St. CharlesAn OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings a little bit of the farm to the city. Kane County Farm Bureau FOUNDATION welcomes urban and suburban neighbors...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
Ride Riverside Slow Roll
Riverside Train Station 90 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideJoin us for 4-5 miles of slow, social, family-friendly bicycle riding around our picturesque town! Meet at the Riverside Train Station at 6 pm. Wear your helmet and light up...
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