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Heart Candy Jewelry
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesVisit the bookstore for Valentine’s Day crafts.
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Create Kindness
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCrochet or knit to donate.
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Valentines Day Storytime & Craft
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesSign up in advance for a crafting session.
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Drop In Crafts
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesStop by the library to make a new craft each week.
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Valentines Day Storytime & Craft
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesSign up in advance for a crafting session.
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Lovely Valentines
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesMake Valentines at the library.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Art Sparks: A Homeschool Meet-Up
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesJoin this creative session for homeschooling families.
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We Love Minecraft
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCreate your own Minecraft-themed crafts.
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Kids Club
Michaels (check your local store)Get creative at Michaels stores with this free workshop.
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Family Day: Heartstrings
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesFamilies with children under 12 are invited to explore themes of passion and textiles through hands-on artmaking and creative activities.
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Family Movie and Craft: Minecraft
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesEnjoy the movie and a craft at the library. Registration is required.
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Cupid’s Creation Station
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesCreate unique Valentine’s Day projects using a variety of materials in a fun, creative crafting session.
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We Love Minecraft
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCreate your own Minecraft-themed crafts.
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Guest Crafter: Art & Culture Commission
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesSupport the Village of Lemont Art & Culture Commission with a craft and storytime.
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Mardi Gras Art Activity Day
Downtown BataviaVisit Water Street Studios for a free, all-ages community crafting day.
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The Maker Table: Diamond Painting
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCreate a diamond-painted corner bookmark at the Maker Table.
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Make Break
Michaels (check your local store)Visit your local store for a crafting session.
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School’s Out Drop-in Craft
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesNeed something to do on your day off from school? Stop by the Program Room for a fun craft! No registration required.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Make and Create
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesHead to the library for extra fun.
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School’s Out Drop-in Craft
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesNeed something to do on your day off from school? Stop by the Program Room for a fun craft! No registration required.
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Mardi Gras Sensory Bottle
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library to create your own sensory bottle.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesday evenings.
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Sensory-Friendly Morning
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Nature Museum for a sensory-friendly morning designed for guests with disabilities.
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesMuseum is free on Wednesdays.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Drop-in Art
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesHead to the library for sticker mosaics and coloring.
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Art After Dark
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings for a free, drop-in program for kids and families.
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Crafternoon: Snowman Crafts
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesEnjoy a hands-on, creative session where kids explore different art materials and make snowman-inspired crafts; recommended for ages 6–11.
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Crafty Afternoons
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this crafting session.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Craft: Fox Heart
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesCelebrate Valentine’s Day with festive crafts.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Kids Club
Michaels (check your local store)Get creative at Michaels stores with this free workshop.
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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops
Lowes (check your local store) IL, United StatesHead to your local Lowe's for a children's workshop. Projects change each month. Registration is recommended.
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Make Break
Michaels (check your local store)Visit your local store for a crafting session.
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Sunday Crafternoons
Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesVisit the library for an afternoon of crafting.
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Drop-In Craft
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesGet creative with this monthly craft.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Make and Create
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesHead to the library for extra fun.
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Winter Family Craft
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for an arts and crafts session.
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Homeschool Art Club
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library to connect with other homeschool families.
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Stories in Stained Glass
Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCelebrate Black History Month inspired by the work of Samuel A. Hodge.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesday evenings.
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Winter Family Craft
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for an arts and crafts session.
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesMuseum is free on Wednesdays.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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