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Event Series Spring Break at the Pier

Spring Break at the Pier

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

Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free to all thanks to ongoing philanthropic support of the Pier’s nonprofit mission. From one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive tech & physical activities, our goal is...

Free

Surprise Craft

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Drop in and make a craft! We did some spring cleaning and want to share our craft finds with you! Ages 5-11.

Free

Draw Bizarre Bugs and Irregular Insects with Andertoons

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Even if you don’t like bugs, you’ll love drawing these with Andertoons! Play drawing games and create a bug with many eyes, an insect made entirely of the letter Q, and laughable little brother longlegs.

Free

DIY Eclipse Viewers

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

No eclipse glasses? No problem! Learn how to make a pin-hole eclipse viewer so you can watch the April 8 eclipse as a family! (Grades K–5 with an adult)

Free

Messy Morning

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Let your toddler explore their world through messy playtime. You make the mess; we’ll clean it up! Dress to get dirty in this tactile, indoor program. (Ages 12–36 months with an adult)

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

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