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Minds Matter: Mental Health Fair

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

In partnership with the Township of Schaumburg Mental Health Board, join us to learn about different mental health topics from local organizations. Crafts and activities will also be available for all ages.

Free

Parent Education Workshop

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Please join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to best support our incoming kindergarteners and their families. The museum’s play specialists will offer child care for those who are attending the workshop. If you do not have a child entering kindergarten, come to play for free at the museum! Pre-registration is requested.

Free

Bike Ride and Safety Day

The Depot/Safety Town 611 York Road, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join the Elmhurst Walk & Rollers for Bike Safety Day and Rodeo on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Depot on York Road next to the Prairie Path. Learn about bike safety, practice your biking skills, and participate in an escorted bike ride.

Kids Time at the Museum

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle, United States

INVESTIGATION: Fun with art! Kids can create their own artwork surrounded by art and artifacts from the museum collection.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – 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
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Hour

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

We welcome our sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent friends to experience the Library in an adapted and welcoming environment during this early open time. The Children's Department will be adjusted to be more sensory-friendly with supports and activities available.

Free

Frog Frenzy

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog.

Free

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Whether you’ve read one book or 1,000, join us as we celebrate with special stories, songs and a craft. If you finished our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program within the last year, we’ll celebrate your accomplishment, too!

Free

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