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Back to School Celebration

DuPage Airport 31W775 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL, United States

Join DuPage Airport and the City of West Chicago on Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2705 International Drive for a fun-filled day at the airport as another school year takes flight! As part of the annual Back To School Celebration event, local students will have the opportunity to enjoy a...

Free

Time with the Authors

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program by meeting local children book authors! Join us for a reading and performances by live book characters. Books and autographs will be available.

Free

First Friday: Unity Expo Children’s Activities

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

This First Friday, join us for children's games, activities, and a meet and greet with a very famous mouse! Snacks will be available while supplies last. In partnership with the Aurora Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN), a Business & Unity Expo will be held at 101 S. River St. Snacks will be available while supplies...

Traveling World of Reptiles

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

Join us for this up-close and extremely interactive experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world.

Free
Event Series Scoops with Sparky

Scoops with Sparky

Elmhurst Elmhurst, IL, United States

Scoops with Sparky is coming to your neighborhood! Sparky the fire dog will be traveling through town on July 29th and August 5th with ice cream and fire safety tips from your local fire department. July 29th Ward 1: Second & Elm @ 1 p.m. Ward 2: Glady’s & West @ 2 p.m. Ward 3:...

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8
Event Series Lyman Woods Nature Program

Lyman Woods Nature Program

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

July: Are there any creatures around today that are as big as dinosaurs? Let's find out! We will be learning how paleontologists dig up old dinosaur bones, and how we know what made up their diets! August: Have you ever asked yourself if that creepy crawly is an insect, bug, or spider? Let's find out...

Free

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