Join the Park District’s forestry team to learn about an exciting new volunteer opportunity. Participate in planting and caring for trees in our parks. Learn the correct way to plant...
This annual event features games, a facility tour, and displays that demonstrate how our water and sewer system, parkway trees, buildings, streets, can meet PW Paws, the Public Works Department...
Via the Village Website- The Village of Franklin Park will host its first annual Pollinator Day on Saturday, May 18, from 11 AM until 1:30 PM at the Gazebo on...
The Bloomingdale Park District is joining this year's Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fair: A Celebration of Mind & Body. THe fair will be a fun and engaging...
Announcing the grand unveiling of our fresh new identity: the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! 🚀 In 2019, we received a groundbreaking $125M naming gift from Kenneth C. Griffin,...
Join us to celebrate the opening of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s! Our newest exhibition looks at five major social movements of the 1960s and 1970s...
May is National Water Safety Month! Learn tips and tricks to stay safe this summer. Take the safe swimmer pledge and enjoy games, demonstrations and giveaways from various community members...
Help us get Keshav’s Garden ready to grow for summer. In this hands-on experience, complete with gardening expertise provided by the Darien Garden Club, help plant seeds and small plants...
Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity...
The 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike! Cicada Adventures will take place...
Build and paint your own birdhouse just in time for summer! Grades levels 3-5. Registration required.
BUBBLES! Enough said. Ages 6-12 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.
In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, an interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed...
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
The Bike Rodeo is an annual event for children to test their skills on a course designed by the Illinois Secretary of State. The event includes raffles and giveaways, plus...
Bess the Book Bus is coming to town! Kids can line up on the library's lawn to take their turn picking out a free bot to grow their own home...
Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity...
Explore South Asian culture through storytelling and dance with the Meher Dance Company in this interactive family program. (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult) This event is intended for children and...
Your child will be partnered with and adult buddy to compete against other teams in this battle of the brains.
Create the perfect LEGO vacation spot with this community build! DUPLOS will be available for our younger friends. A video of the build will be available the following day on...
Join us for a special family reading night. Author Theresa Parilla will be reading her book "Shape Towns" and children will be able to explore shape related sensory and play...
Connect with other homeschool families in our Classroom.
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 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike! Cicada Adventures will take place...
Celebrate Summer Reading with live music and free tacos! Meet live birds, and much more. ¡Celebre la lectura de verano con música en vivo y tacos gratis! Conozca aves vivas...
Get ready for Summer Reading and join us at the library for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Food and beverages will be served along with fun games for the whole...
Sign up for Summer Reading and celebrate the season of sunshine at this all-ages outdoor event! Register for a reminder email or drop in. What's happening? Summer Reading sign-up Button...
All ages. Kick-off the Summer Library Adventure with a craft project, games and snacks. Sign up and get your reading log at the Branch or on the Beanstack app. No...
Celebrate the end of the school year with family-friendly festivities at the historic Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse! Listen to the Conrad Fischer Singers and learn to dance a Virginia reel with...
We are kicking off our Summer Learning Challenge with a showcase of amazing creations by the Windy City LEGO Users Group at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba Street.
Enjoy complimentary fun including an ice cream truck, a remote control car racing challenge, an inflatable slide, music, and more! Held in main parking lot. In case of rain, will...
Join us for a new spin on our summer reading program. Come & get booked here at the library! There will be snacks, activities and chances to win books and...
All ages can explore and create during this year's Summer Challenge Kickoff. This event includes a partnership with the Village of Schaumburg featuring the much-loved Environmental Fair, plus Summer Challenge...
DuPage Children's Museum is coming to the library! Explore various properties of art, including color, texture, and design using a variety of materials. Paint, mold, squish, and swirl as you...
Let’s celebrate the start of summer reading club together! Come to the Reading Garden to enjoy roving juggling from Andy Head, face painting, ice cream, and giant games. The Lions...
Join us as we learn about cicadas, have some fun trivia contests and celebrate these amazing insects! We'll try to figure out what makes them unique and different from any...
The adventure begins at your library! Sign up for summer reading and join us for crafts, a scavenger hunt, popcorn, ice cream, and a live reptile show.
Lemont Public Library reads some fun, interactive stories! Chalk, bubbles, popsicles, and some fun will follow!
Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity...
Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and...
For families with children of all ages! Join us at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker St., to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge! Events Schedule: 1-3pm: Bubble Stations 1:30-3:30pm: Face...
Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or...
The 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike! Cicada Adventures will take place...
May: Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. June: Hear who is croaking in the night.
This community health fair, hosted by the Park Ridge Community Health Commission, City of Park Ridge, and Park Ridge Park District, offers activities for the whole family! Health, Dental, Fitness,...
Kick off our Summer Reading Challenge with a bang! Games, prizes and more while supplies last!
The Dino Days of Summer return this June with Dinopalooza. Join us in celebrating the newest member of our flock, the Chicago Archaeopteryx, before it takes off for the rest...
Join us on Saturday, June 8th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for Festival del Niño, a family-friendly field day celebrating our community’s children and healthy, happy lifestyles. This family-friendly...
Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply...
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