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Low-Sensory Mornings

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Low-Sensory Mornings provide exclusive early access to Griffin MSI from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., allowing you to explore with exhibits with modified lighting and sound. Your tickets also include Museum...

Included in general admission

Wonder Works for Everyone

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...

Included in general admission

Color Run, Walk and Roll

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

This event is ideal for families or groups of friends who are not afraid to get a little dirty at the 2nd annual Color Run Walk & Roll. The 2-mile...

$20

ABC’s of Biking

Park Place Family Recreation Center 550 S. Park Boulevard, Streamwood

Whether you are an avid cyclist or a casual bicycle enthusiast, we invite you to join us for ABC’s of Biking – a FREE bicycle safety event Sunday, May 4...

Free

Rosewood Farm Spring Artisan Market

Rosewood Farm 600 Prairie Street, Sugar Grove

Join us for a day filled with local artistry, live music, family fun, and delicious food! Enjoy 40+ amazing vendors featuring handmade goods, decor, jewelry, and more, live music, kids'...

Free

Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

Food vendors and local artists, along with the Kids Zone for family-friendly activities.

Free

Kids Free Day

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Enjoy a free day with special programming.

Free

Spring Festival

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

Games and activities to celebrate springtime.

Free

Star Wars Family Bingo

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Enjoy special Star Wars themed BINGO at the library.

Free

May the 4th

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Get ready to blast off through the stars and join an out-of-this-world, library-wide celebration of a galaxy far, far away. There will be crafts, games, Star Wars trivia, prizes, and...

Free

Touch-The-Truck

Firehouse Subs (Aurora) 405 N. Eola Road, Unit N, Aurora

In honor of International Firefighters’ Day on Sunday, May 4, participating Firehouse Subs restaurants are hosting a Touch-the-Truck event. A fun and interactive event for the entire family, Touch-the-Truck will...

Free

May the Fourth

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Visit the library for special Star Wars-themed activities.

Free

Spring Birding Experience Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

Stop by Keshav's Garden to learn about spring birding with hands-on fun with binoculars and other "tools of the trade" with members of the Darien Garden Club, DuPage Birding Club,...

Free

May the 4th Party

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Join the "Star Wars" fun with crafts and activities.

Free

Palatine Children’s Chorus – Spring Concert

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Palatine) 200 N Plum Grove Road, Palatine

Palatine Children’s Chorus presents their spring performance Sing to Me! at Immanuel Lutheran Church!

$12

Plant Exchange

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Trade plants, vegetables and more.

Free
Event Series Wonder Works for Everyone

Wonder Works for Everyone

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...

Included in general admission

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