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Origami Frogs for Leap Day

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Leapfrog into Leap Day! Make an origami jumping frog and compete against others. Whose frog jumps the highest? Whose frog jumps the farthest?

Free

Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

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

Free admission on the First Friday of each month during A Love Supreme (Jan. 20 - April 28) thanks to our exhibition sponsors and museum patrons.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free

Dupage Comic Con

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Let's get back to where it all started with the famous Dupage Comic Con show from Mighty Con! Come find the very best of new local artists mixed with special guests, and the best deals from dozens of comic and toy vendors, amazing costumes and cosplay, gaming, plus of course enjoy a day surrounded by...

$8

Mixed Media in March Workshop

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us Saturdays in March for a free Women’s History Month Workshop hosted by the Women’s Live Artist Studio. The Women’s LIVE Artist Studio is a community of Chicago-based, predominately African American, female artists who create, display, and sell their art year-round from Navy Pier’s Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, near Chicago Children’s Museum. Members...

Free

Kidlist Volunteer and Donate Event

The Village Club of Western Springs 4221 Lawn Avenue, Western Springs, IL

You are invited to our 5th Annual Volunteer and Donate Event! Join us on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, 2024 at The Village Club of Western Springs to decorate, pack, and donate bags to foster children. We are excited to offer this opportunity to give back, especially because your kids can be involved. It’s...

$15

DIY Leprechaun Trap

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United States

A drop-in, self-guided, open craft program where participants may create, collaborate and craft. Sorted materials will be available on-site. Artists may follow sample ideas or design an original.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

$5

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