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Family Reading Night

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Visit the library for Family Reading Night, an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend quality time reading together and get cozy reading as a family in your own little fort. Books, a craft and snacks will be provided.

Free

Family Reading Night: Treasure Hunt

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Celebrate the State of Illinois’ Family Reading Night! Find your family’s treasure, read as a family, and take home a free book! Register one name per family.

Free

Story Time with the Author

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Join Zatie and Jaiden as they visit Dr. Pinky Promise! Jaiden & Zatie Visit the Dentist helps children learn to take care of their teeth and will help prepare them for their first dental visit, reduce anxiety about an unfamiliar situation, and boost confidence! Dr. Neelon Patel is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and founded...

Included in general admission
Event Series Builders and Makers Week

Builders and Makers Week

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

During Builders and Makers Week, children will be able to build with different kinds of materials and tools including little wooden blocks for tots. Kids of all ages can explore, build, and tinker while developing fine and gross motor skills. Boat Building, Parachute Construction, Fort Building, 3 Little Pig House Making, a Maker Space and...

Included in general admission
Event Series Builders and Makers Week

Builders and Makers Week

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

During Builders and Makers Week, children will be able to build with different kinds of materials and tools including little wooden blocks for tots. Kids of all ages can explore, build, and tinker while developing fine and gross motor skills. Boat Building, Parachute Construction, Fort Building, 3 Little Pig House Making, a Maker Space and...

Included in general admission

Sand Ridge Heritage Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet Region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.

Event Series Train Museum Open House

Train Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Come to Veteran’s Park and explore the Bensenville Train Museum! The train will be open one Saturday per month with drop-in hours from noon to 4 p.m. Explore the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine! Complete a different craft or activity each day. Try them all!

Free

Reptiles and Amphibians from Around the World

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles provides an up-close interactive experience that is entertaining and educational.

Free

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