Garden Expo
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontCome to the Library and learn about Westmont Grows and the Westmont Gardening Club, plus meet with a number of local garden related organizations.
Free
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Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Family Day
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, ChicagoCelebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CACโs new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, and earn a badge. Learn...
Free
Hanover Park Health and Resource Fair
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover ParkSponsored by Mayor Craig's Kids at Hope coalition. Free and fun activities for the entire family. Visit the touch-a-truck display, including the library's Library on Wheels! Tour the mobile library, and enjoy the day!
Free
College of DuPage STEM-CON
College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen EllynFrom soldering and robots to microorganisms and fossils, COD STEMCON lets you explore the fascinating world of STEM. Get hands on with dozens of high-quality, well-facilitated experiments and demonstrations designed to inform, entertain and spark interest in a broad range of STEM topics.
Free
Museum Campus Exploration Day
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleHave you ever wondered whatโs in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and French fur traders who once called this area home. Drop in...
Free
Baby Fair
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonConnect with the information and resources you need most as an expecting parent or caregiver of a child ages 0 โ 2. Enjoy baby and me activities, expert presentations on topics like sleep, mealtimes, parentsโ rights, and more. Get in touch with local organizations that serve infants and families.
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory โ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Free
La Hora de Cuentos
Various Locations ILยกSumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en espaรฑol! Immerse your kids in a new language or increase fluency during this fun program full of stories and rhymes in Spanish!
Free
Dรญa del Niรฑo | Celebration of Children
Saucedo Elementary School 2850 W. 24th Boulevard, ChicagoThe Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces its Dรญa del Niรฑo (Day of the Children) celebration, a neighborhood program that encourages participation in the arts beyond the museum. This free event in the Little Village neighborhood will showcase local vendors, art, and performances at Saucedo Elementary School on April 27, 2024 from 11amโ2 pm. Families...
Free
Habitat Hotels for Bees
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, AuroraLearn how to make a "Bee Hotel" for our friendly, neighborhood, solitary bees with the Bednarcik Environmental Club! All materials will be provided. Ages 6+. Not all bees live in a colony. Some bees are solitary and need small spaces to hatch their larvae. Our bee hotels help create safe places for those busy bees!...
Free
Sustainable Energy STEMshop
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaOur friends from SciTech will teach us all about Sustainable Energy! Join us for a unique learning experience designed for participants of all ages! Engage in hands-on STEM activities that foster collaborative exploration, where grandparents, parents, and children come together to discover the wonders of STEM in a dynamic setting!
Free
Storm Chasers
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeTake a ride with Illinois Storm Chasers, diving deep into storm chasing, local climatology, and the 'why' behind severe weather. There will be time for Q&A at the end. This is a drop-in program for all ages.
Free
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