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Event Series Make a Paper Mola

Make a Paper Mola

Various Locations IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we read special stories and learn about colorful art styles from Colombia and Panama by making a paper Mola! Ages 4-6 with an adult caregiver. Limit 12 child/caregiver pairs.

Free

Choose Your Balloon Adventure

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Smarty Pants presents Choose Your Own Balloon Adventure, an all-new edition of the Big Balloon Show for 2024! Will Smarty Pants defeat a terrible book-eating monster at the library, or will he become the beast's next meal? Only the audience will know - and decide where the show will go! Ages 3-12. Registration Required.

Free

Creation Station: Sunset Art

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies; you create your own masterpiece. Best for families with children ages 3 and older. In this session, experiment with vivid colors and cut black paper to make beautiful sunset art. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies...

Free
Event Series Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowes (check your local store) IL, United States

Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...

Free
Event Series West End Arts Festival

West End Arts Festival

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

This juried art festival is a favorite for both fine artists and families! In addition to shopping for fine art, our annual weekend celebrates the arts with demos & activities, food/wine/beer, kids activities and acoustic music. With live art, too. Fun for all ages. Set next to Metra's BSNF Stone Avenue station in La Grange,...

Free
Event Series Art on the Prairie

Art on the Prairie

Warrenville Park District 3S260 Warren Avenue, Warrenville, IL, United States

*Artist displays for purchase *Artist demos *Performing arts (music and dance) *Children’s activities *Food & Beverages Booths   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free

Makerspace Saturday: Kawaii Perler Bead Creations

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Families with Children. Registration is required. We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation. Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse. ¡Ven a los sábados de Makerspace y haz una creación genial!

Free

Little Pirates Paint Party

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Become a playful pirate as you paint your own pirate ship! For ages 5-8 and their families. The pirate ship doubles as a wind chime for lots of swashbuckling sounds. Kids will also get to put together a special goody bag to store all their treasure! Please come dressed to make a mess. Please note...

Free

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