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Family Workshop: Feathered Haven

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to build and paint a cozy home for our feathered friends. We’ll provide all the needed materials and so much more. Register each child, come anytime between 5-7pm.

Free
Event Series Art at the Park

Art at the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June 26: Flower Pressing @ Olmsted July 3: Red, White & Blue @ Jaycee July 10: Windmill @ Roosevelt July 17: Mandalas @ Marsh July 24:...

Free

Anime Art: Character Design

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

Join Julia Goolsby from Blaque Penn Studios as she teaches about the fundamentals of manga and anime character design! At the end of the program, you'll have made your own eye-catching and memorable characters! No supplies needed - just bring yourself! For ages 10-18. Registration required.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Friday Crafternoons

Friday Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free

Art Extravaganza

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for fun indoor and outdoor art stations, face painting, bubbles, and crafts!

Free

1st Saturday Children’s Craft

Bartlett Depot Museum 100 W Railroad Avenue, Bartlett, IL, United States

Families, join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum brings back the First Saturday Free Children’s Craft on the first Saturday of each month. The craft in March celebrates the return of spring! No registration is needed and supplies are limited. The depot museum, located at 100 W. Railroad Avenue, will be open from...

Free
Event Series Family Messy Art

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

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