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Event Series Bullerbyn

Bullerbyn

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Bullerbyn takies place on the same dates as Svenska Skolan, and is a time for singing children's songs, reading stories, and having lots of fun in Swedish. Only Swedish is spoken so we encourage Swedish to be practiced at home too. Free for members. Non-members are asked to make a $5 donation per child/class. Payment...

$5

Opening Weekend of Designing for Change

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

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 through the lens of graphic art. The day includes interactive arts-making, expert speakers, guided tours of the exhibition, and more!

Included in general admission

Summer Safety Expo

Birchwood Recreation Center 435 W. Illinois Avenue, Palatine, United States

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 and public service departments. Free Event. No Registration Required. 5:00pm-5:30pm: Dick Pond Athletics Dick Pond Athletics is your one-stop destination for all of your running...

Free

Keshav’s Garden Planting Party

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

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 that will grow in the raised beds. Learn about the garden plan for 2024. Seeds, plants, water, and hand trowels supplied; bring gardening gloves, if...

Free
Event Series Field Watchers

Field Watchers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

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 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
Event Series Cicada Adventures

Cicada Adventures

Various Locations IL, United States

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 on the following dates, free, no registration required. Questions? Call 630-933-7248. May 22 • 3 – 6 p.m. • Fullersburg Woods June 1 • 9...

Free

Homeschool Huddle: Build a Birdhouse

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Build and paint your own birdhouse just in time for summer! Grades levels 3-5. Registration required.

Free

Public Works Open House

Glen Ellyn Public Works 30 S. Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Touch-A-Truck, Facility Walk, Meet Public Works Crews, Raffles & Giveaways. Hammer out hunger! Bring a donation for the Glen House food pantry.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

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