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Winter Fest

Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

Enjoy old fashioned fun in the snow with outdoor games, music, snacks and a warm fire pit on the patio. Inside the Nature Center, play a winter-themed nature game and make a winter-themed nature craft! All ages welcome! Admission is FREE. No registration required.

Free

Cabin Fever Family Fun

Woodridge Park District Community Center 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge

Bring the entire family out to cure your Cabin Fever and spend some special time together. Your family will have “snow much fun” playing games, making your own ice cream sundaes and more. This free event is for all ages and does not require registration.

Free

25th Anniversary Celebration

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

"Live Your Dream and Tell Your Story". Come celebrate Black History Month with our 25th Anniversary Celebration. Music, Crafts, Story Telling, and Face Painting.

$5

Train Day: Family Fun Open House – FULL

Oak Park Public Library (Dole Center) 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

In partnership with the Oak Park Society of Model Engineers, come run a train and be the engineer. Prizes and treats will be provided. Fun for kids of all ages.

Just Dad n’ Me Dance

Geneva High School Gymnasium 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva, IL, United States

Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, and refreshments. All couples will receive a keepsake photograph from this memorable night. Ages 3+ Please note: Event is open to all very important adults in your child’s life. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go,...

$15 – $20

Mother Son Dance

Courtyard Banquets 3S200 Illinois Route 59, Warrenville, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Dance the night away to live DJ music at our Disco Rodeo Mother Son Dance! Buffet includes: Chicken, chicken nuggets, pasta, green salad, fries, dessert and beverages.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

$45 – $50

Royal Ball Family Dance

Administrative Building (Forest Park) 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL, United States

Hear ye, hear ye! Kings & Queens, Princes & Princesses, this day has been declared a special day in honor of you!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

$25 – $30

Annual Children’s Literature Breakfast

Boback's Signature Events 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, IL, United States

Join us for a morning of KidLit book love while listening to our featured speakers and enjoying breakfast with a local author at every table! A full buffet breakfast (including the highly-requested BACON!), with opportunities to chat with an authors & illustrators Raffles*, goodie bags, book talks on the latest in children's literature A pop-up...

$65

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