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Papel Picado Art

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and create beautiful cut tissue paper art called Papel Picado, a traditional Mexican decorative craft.

Free

Hojalata Tin Art

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Transform aluminum foil into tin art, or hojalata, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Hojalata is a beloved Mexican folk art tradition dating back to the 16th century.

Free

Family Craft Hour – FULL

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

For families with kids ages 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Come to the library and make seasonal-themed crafts. Materials are provided for a variety of age-appropriate crafts. Register each child individually.

Brookfield Fine Art Festival

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

Meet Local Artists • Art for Kids • Craft Beer and Wine, and Food Trucks.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Artisan Market

Artisan Market

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

The Oak Brook Artisan Market is returning to Oakbrook Center for two outdoor markets in 2023. Meet and shop the Midwest's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods + art on Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 6pm, Sunday, June 11 from 11am to 6pm, Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, October...

Free

Paint and Take a Rain Barrel

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity that helps save the planet? Join a naturalist and our special guests from The Conservation Foundation to celebrate World Rivers Day! Learn about water-conservation activities your family can incorporate at home. Each family will paint a rain barrel to take home to install and help conserve precious freshwater. If...

Free

Art Fair

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Join us for the Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature.

Free
Event Series Artisan Market

Artisan Market

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

The Oak Brook Artisan Market is returning to Oakbrook Center for two outdoor markets in 2023. Meet and shop the Midwest's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods + art on Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 6pm, Sunday, June 11 from 11am to 6pm, Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, October...

Free

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