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Tie Dye

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop by with the whole family for tie dying fun any time during this 2-hour program! Families are welcome to bring one t-shirt per family member during a drop in tie-dying event! Clothing items with more cotton content will turn out better. Each person will leave with a hand-dyed item and instructions on how to...

Free

Drop In Shrinky Dinks

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Design your own Shrinky Dink creation. Stop by the Ask Me Desk for supplies.

Free

Summer Movie and a Craft

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Sing your heart out to this movie while making a microphone craft!

Free

Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival

800 Church St 800 Church St, Evanston

Downtown Evanston transforms itself into an incredible showcase of all types of original art when the Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest opens for a three day show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19 and 20. Located on Sherman and Church Streets, in the heart of one of the North Shore’s magnificent lakefront...

Free

Family Messy Art

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join Miss Shannan for a fun-filled story and a messy, seasonal art activity. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.

Free

Back-to-School Crafts at the Museum

Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Step back in time this back-to-school season! Visit the Museum to explore school days of the past and create your own historically-inspired crafts to take home. To learn more visit, https://bit.ly/4dr5VaH or a Customer Service Counter.

Free

Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival

800 Church St 800 Church St, Evanston

Downtown Evanston transforms itself into an incredible showcase of all types of original art when the Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest opens for a three day show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19 and 20. Located on Sherman and Church Streets, in the heart of one of the North Shore’s magnificent lakefront...

Free
Event Series Wine and Art Walk

Wine and Art Walk

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Visit the Arboretum on Saturday, August 17 or Sunday, August 18 for a juried art show featuring photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, and more from Midwest artists. Guests can sip wine and other beverages, enjoy live music, and take in gorgeous summertime views as they browse the nature-themed artworks on display. Artist booths...

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