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Bring your favorite art pieces from this school year to display with other homeschoolers. Two-dimensional and multi-dimensional art is welcome. Share art ideas with other families and enjoy an afternoon of exhibits. Live in-person. Registration required.
Follow a short trail and read a children’s nature story along the way. Then stop by the Museum to pick up an activity bag so you can start your own adventure at home.
Do you love building or just knocking things down? Drop into the library for Little Builders Club. Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes. For families with kids ages 7 and under with a caregiver.
Our first Meet Her! event presents a trailblazer in space. Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman to go to space, will be speaking at MSI! She's featured in "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, hosted the YouTube series "Netflix IRL," and recently was honored with her own Barbie. She's also an accomplished electrical engineer who worked at...
Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances.
Explore nature by checking out some gear for the afternoon including field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! We’ll be on site to answer questions, give trail recommendations, provide maps and more.
Join us for a colorful celebration of cultural diversity featuring an array of exciting performances and interactions with special guests. View the In Pursuit of Happiness exhibit on its closing weekend and participate in family-friendly activities outdoors (weather permitting) and in our Education Center. Watch an amazing performance by the Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy,...
Stop by the Youth Services department to pick up your very own craft kit to enjoy at home, available while supplies last!
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