Cicada-Palooza
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Free
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Educational
Insect Architects
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
Free
Bike Rodeo
Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United StatesThe 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 prizes for the top-scoring first, second, and third place finishers. The grand prize winner will take home a new bicycle! This event is open to...
Free
Buildapalooza
Downtown BataviaJoin Sturdy Shelter Brewing for a Buildapalooza (LEGO® free-build for all ages!) and LEGO® Drive supporting Bricks of Hope! Bring the whole family out on May 26th from 1-4pm CST to Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia for a LEGO® free-build (for all ages!), good beer, and food! Nearly 200lbs. of bricks provided! And don't forget...
Free
Bess the Book Bus: Pop-Up Book Fair
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesBess 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 libraries.
Free
Field Watchers
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesEvery 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 every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...
Free
Explore Indian Culture with the Meher Dance Company
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore 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 adults to participate together.
Free
Brain Busters Intergenerational Trivia
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesYour child will be partnered with and adult buddy to compete against other teams in this battle of the brains.
Free
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