Week of Events
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
DIY Eclipse Viewers
DIY Eclipse Viewers
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)
Family Craft Night
Family Craft Night
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.
Messy Morning
Messy Morning
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)
Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day
Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day
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.
First Fridays
First Fridays
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...
Home Depot Workshop
Home Depot Workshop
Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Lattice Planter - April 6, 2024 Blooming Picture Frame - May 4, 2024 Grill Gift Card Box - June 1, 2024 Soccer Game - July 6, 2024
1st Saturday Children’s Craft
1st Saturday Children’s Craft
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...
Family Day
Family Day
March 16: Discover the art of interior design inspired by the works found in A Love Supreme. Then, explore sculpture as personal expression and design and construct a domestic interior that tells a unique story about you. April 6: Give music new life by creating a colorful weaving on reclaimed CDs! Explore the tactile works...
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