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Join the Northwest Suburban Astronomers in the west parking lot as they set up their telescopes to view planets and more in the night sky. All ages. Drop in.
Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches. This event is...
This interactive and informative event provides young children the opportunity to learn about their community, various professions, and the vehicles used for those professions. The event will be held at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center Highlights of the event will include the dramatic arrival and appearance of the Superior Air Med helicopter, subject to...
In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed under the directive of President Lyndon Johnson. Twenty years later, in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, the week was expanded to a full month of honoring the cultures, contributions, and collective actions of people of Latinx descent. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, the first day...
Let's kick off our annual STEAMfest with a performance by Science Guy Steve Belliveau! All ages, weather permitting this will be an outside event
Children's Firefighter Challenge, Side by Side sprinkler demonstration, tours, exhibits, raffles, and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.
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!
Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.
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