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Black Creativity Family Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day of community art experience, engage in creative activities, and explore the Juried Art Exhibition. Black Creativity Family Day events and activities are included in Museum...

Included in admission

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

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

Join us to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This family-friendly day features musical performances, interactive activities, community organizations, and more! Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther...

Free

Civil Rights Game Night

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

What do Civio, Rise Up, and Freedom: The Underground Railroad all have in common? They're all new tabletop games in our Teen Space about civil rights! Grades 6 - 12. Bring your friends to this fun game night, where we try games you may never have heard of! Co-operative games, competitive games, storytelling games- there...

Free

STEM Exploration: Sound All Around

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Calling all Bolingbrook homeschool families! Learn how sound works in this hands-on workshop at the library run by the DuPage Children’s Museum. (Grades K–4)

Free

Preschool Fair

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Talk to local organizations about preschool learning opportunities and enrollment.

Free

Preschool Information Fair

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

It's never too early to start looking for the right preschool or childcare. Drop in and meet teachers and providers from more than 30 local programs. You're invited to ask about costs, discipline policy, meals, emergency procedures, staff training and anything else you need to make your selection. Recommended for adults only.

Free
Event Series Space Weekend

Space Week

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

Come blast off to outer space at Wonder Works during Space Week! We will have activities related to outer space throughout the museum. You can look forward to astronaut dress up, space projects in the art room, and STEM space activities throughout the museum. The museum will also be open as usual and all space...

Included in general admission
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