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Let’s Go Girls

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

A celebration of women’s history and female empowerment at Cantigny Park. In honor of Women’s History Month and all the powerful women in our community, Cantigny Park is hosting an afternoon of activities to empower women of all ages. Storytime Visitors Center Theatre 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm; and 2:30 pm Enjoy stories with female community...

Included in general admission

Spring Equinox Walk and Tale

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED A folktale recited by a librarian from LaGrange Park Library will accompany this guided walk. Ages 7 & up.

Free

Author Visit – Robin Preiss Glasser and Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman

Anderson's Bookshop (Naperville) 123 W. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, United States

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an in-person event and signing line with authors Robin Preiss Glasser and Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, to celebrate the release of Gloria's Promise, on Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm CT in our Naperville Store. Robin and Jacqueline will give a presentation followed by an audience Q&A. After, they will have a signing...

Women+ in STEM Career Showcase

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Women+ in STEM Career Showcase spotlights women-focused and women-led organizations, inclusive of gender-expansive professionals. Girls, gender-expansive youth, and their families can learn about women's contributions to STEM, engage with hand-on activities, and connect with professionals leading the way in STEM. Professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level...

Included in general admission

Garden from Seeds: 1800’s Vegetables

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

REGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Come plant your own vegetable seeds to take home, tour the Farmhouse and learn about growing vegetables in the 1800’s! All ages welcome!

$8 – $10
Event Series Cartoneria: Paper Mache Event

Cartoneria: Paper Mache Event

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

North Riverside Park Mall presents a revitalization of select paper mache works of art from the 2022 Cantigny Park exhibition. In conjunction with the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, Alebrijes: Mexican Folk Art Creatures celebrates Mexican culture and art in a paper mache sculpture format seen primarily in Mexico City. The North Riverside Park Mall exhibition...

Open Music Jam

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.

Free

Family Event: Women’s History Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

From Kitihawa to Ida B. Wells to Jane Addams to Jane Byrne, women have been instrumental in Chicago’s history. Join us at CHM as we commemorate Women’s History Month with performances and activities that all center women’s role in shaping Chicago. Included with general admission.

Included in general admission

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