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Event Series LEGO Zone Days

LEGO Zone Days

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

From dinosaurs to cities and towns, there’s nothing you can’t create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge and let your imagination soar!

Included in general admission

Discovery Isle: River Critters

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

There are creatures above, there are critters below and many plants grow in and around our rivers. Come out to Isle a la Cache and explore which species call this wetland habitat home. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m.

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission
Event Series Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

This program supports struggling readers by letting them practice reading a short book to a dog. While kids wait their turn, they can play some fun reading games. Grades 1 – 5. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Free
Event Series Safety City Open Road

Safety City Open Road

Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or guardian present. Tricycles are available to rent for $5. Two-wheeled bikes, rollerblades and skateboards are not welcome. All participants must bring their own helmet. Only...

Free
Event Series Little Builders

Little Builders

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for a morning of building. Use the library's special blocks to build with friends while working on our fine motor skills! This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 9am and 12pm to participate.

Free

Bridge Challenge

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Work together as a family to build a bridge using supplies provided. Then test it to see how much weight it can hold.

Free
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United States

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free activity for kids ages 3-5Y, no registration required.

Free

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