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Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.
Ignite your child's curiosity by exploring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities together! Our friends from the American Science and Surplus store will be on hand with a special activity as well. Drop in.
The 41st annual All American Railroad Show. Planning for 27 exhibitors with 19 operating layouts. Door prize giveaways. Concession sales. A no selling event. Runs from 9am to 5pm. Admission is $5 (4 and under are free)
Blast off! Enjoy this solar spectacular event presented by Smarty Pants. The Out of this World Space Show features magic, comedy and of course, Smarty’s totally amazing, totally eye-popping GIANT Balloon props! And don’t miss the show’s amazing finale – a full scale model of the solar system with the world’s biggest balloon sun! Receive...
Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...
Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.
Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...
Have you ever wished you could see what happens at the museum after dark? This is your chance to find out! We'll be joining people across the country as we turn off the lights and electronic entertainment for Earth Hour. Visit us for a special flashlight tour and learn how people of the past had...
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