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Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free

School District 205 Student Art Show Reception

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us for the opening reception of the annual exhibition that highlights artwork created by students from District 205 schools in our galleries. Artists from 11 different elementary and middle schools will showcase their work from the 2023-2024 school year. Exhibition free and available to the public May 10-12.

Free
Event Series Kids Club

Kids Club

Michaels (check your local store)

Introducing Kids Club! We will have specific kids oriented projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft! This week we are making painted rocks that look like butterflies. All supplies are included!

Free

Paint the Path

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

Paint the sidewalk at the Library! Dress for mess! Help fill in the design. Paint and rollers will be provided. In case of bad weather, this event will be held the next day, Sunday, May 12.

Free

Northbrook Art in the Park

Village Green Park (Northbrook) 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook is your home base for a fantastic summer day! Grab a coffee on Shermer Road with friends or family, then soak in unique art from 85+ artists at the fest. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a stop at the Kid’s Creation Station. Break for...

Free

Family Day | Migration Stories

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate the last family day of the season! This month’s Family Day features artists Salvador Andrade, who facilitates a collaborative workshop with found objects that are inspired by Mexican textiles; Mr. Pintamuro, who’s artwork mixes Aztec and Mayan storytelling with Japanese anime; and printmaker Atlan Arceo, who leads a workshop on different...

Free

Northbrook Art in the Park

Village Green Park (Northbrook) 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook is your home base for a fantastic summer day! Grab a coffee on Shermer Road with friends or family, then soak in unique art from 85+ artists at the fest. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a stop at the Kid’s Creation Station. Break for...

Free

Mother’s Day Celebration

Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Bring the kids to Heritage Farm to create a handmade flower gift for mom before exploring the grounds and meeting our farmyard friends. Admission is free for all! 

Free

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