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Everyone is welcome to add events to the Kidlist calendar, given that they are drop-in and/or free special events (no ongoing classes or camps that require registration) and are local to the west and/or southwest suburbs of Chicago. Click on the blue “Submit an Event” button and fill out the form.
November 2019
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art Illinois Resident Free Day
Admission is FREE for Illinois residents on Tuesdays
Find out more »Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Illinois Resident Discount Days The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday* from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Commemorative Days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, March 4, and July 4. *Excludes December 17, December 24 and December 31.
Find out more »NaNoWrMo: Mad Libs
Happy National Novel Writing Month! We’ll write some Mad Libs together and then act out the stories to practice our writing and acting skills. Limit 20 K-3rd grade
Find out more »Movie Screening of the Movie NO SMALL MATTER
NO SMALL MATTER is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education. This full movie screening, especially for parents and caregivers of children 5 years and younger, will be followed by a Q&A period. Admission to Wonder Works is free for the screening but RSVP is required. For more information or to register: collab4kids.org
Find out more »Mindfulness and More
Guided activities designed to help children develop focusing skills and strengthen self regulation. This is done through oral storytelling, read alouds and mindful awareness games. Recurring Event
Find out more »STEAM – Rocks and Minerals
Prepare to put your Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math skills to the test in this engaging program that will make you think outside of the box. Grades 3-5
Find out more »The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Thursdays are suggested donation days for Illinois residents.
Find out more »Grade School Guided STEM Time
Drop in for a specialized activity with a STEM Room instructor. Topics change weekly.
Find out more »All events will be reviewed before publishing to the calendar. Event approval usually occurs on Wednesdays; if you need your event to be reviewed before then, please email Annie at annie@mykidlist.com.
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