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Love Bug Dance

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

You’re invited to celebrate an evening of love, friendship, and family with your little “Love Bugs” at DuPage Children’s Museum. Groove out with Bach to Rock’s family-friendly DJ, indulge in sweet treats, remember the evening with special photo-ops, explore a variety of fun activities, and play in the Museum’s exhibits. Activities: DIY Corsage & Boutonniere...

$10 – $22

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Heart Storycraft

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Love is in the air at this Valentine's Day story and craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.  

Free

Family Day: Love Is Love

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

This month, artist Regina Agu, one of Newcity Art Magazine‘s 50 Chicago Artists of 2023, leads an arts activity for families. In addition, KIDO Chicago is back with a full family takeover across the museum featuring music, art-making, and storytelling. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Studio 60056: Valentines Day

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies then you create your own masterpiece. In this session, make something special that you can give away or keep for yourself! For ages 3 and older with an adult. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last....

Free

Valentine Workshop

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Come make some cool homemade Valentines to share with friends and family. We’ll have everything you might need to let your creativity run wild this Valentine’s Day!

Free

Quiet Coloring and Fairytales

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

Color and listen to an audiobook of retold classic fairytales. Join any time during the program. Fairytales will be from The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales by Chris Colfer.

Free

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