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Family Tech Play

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Weโ€™ll have our favorite high- and low-tech options available for families to explore.

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

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

Weโ€™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 โ€“ $8

Open House and Community Picnic

Village of North Aurora Police Department 200 S Lincolnway St, North Aurora, IL, United States

We are excited to once again host our annual Open House & Community Picnic. Bring the kids, tour the police station, check out our vehicles, get FREE Safe Kids ID cards, and much, much more! --Bounce House --Fast Pitch --Dunk-a-Cop --More games --Hot dogs, chips, & drinks (while supplies last) --Music

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

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

Weโ€™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 โ€“ $8

Read Aloud Family Book Club

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

First: Pick up this monthโ€™s kit and book at the Circulation Desk. Then: Read the story aloud with your family and do some of the activities provided. Finally: On Sept 21, come discuss the book and have fun together!

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

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

Weโ€™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 โ€“ $8

ID Day 2023

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Found a rock that looks like a dinosaur fossil? Snapped a photo of a bird you donโ€™t recognize? Our scientists will examine your object and give you their best identification during our annual ID Day! Members of the public can bring in remnants of the natural worldโ€”including clean, dry bones, fossils, rocks, meteorites, seashells, artifacts,...

Free

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Welcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...

$5 โ€“ $25

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