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Event Series Community Partner Playdate

Community Partner Playdate

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.

Free

Character Party: Disney – FULL

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For ages 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Celebrate your favorite characters! Explore and create themed activities and crafts based on your beloved pals. Register for each week you plan to attend.

Free
Event Series Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park

Various Locations IL

The Community Park District and La Grange Park Library are excited to provide this fun and FREE program. Caregivers and children of all ages are invited to join a member of the La Grange Park Library for a fun story time at one of our beautiful parks!

Free
Event Series Visit Your Local Park

Visit Your Local Park

Various Locations IL

Take a trip to your local park and while visiting take a ride on the Trackless Train, try climbing the portable climbing wall, check out a book with the Fountaindale Public Library Bookmobile and see the puppet show.All times are from 10:00 am–12:30 pm. June 7 - Central Park June 14 - Remington Lakes Sports...

Free
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny Nikki   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Friday Fun Day

Friday Fun Day

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older

Free
Event Series Geek Week

Geek Week

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Enjoy a themed week full of your favorite fandoms! Monday: Fantasy Day Tuesday: Cartoon/Anime Day Wednesday: Nostalgia Day Thursday: Sci-Fi Day Friday: Superhero Day Saturday *A Tolkien Fan Meetup

Free
Event Series Poppin’ Up in the Parks

Poppin’ Up in the Parks

Various Locations IL

Pop on over to one of our parks this summer and have some fun! The Roselle Park District invites you to come play and explore some of our different parks. Celebrate the season of summer with popsicles, games, bubble fun, sidewalk calk, music and more! The Roselle Public Library will join us for some fun...

Free

Go for the Gold

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Feel like a winner during this Olympic-sized program.

Free

The Great Checkers Challenge

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Come test your strategic skills and compete against other players at our checkers tournament. Participants at any skill level are welcome to join in the fun! Drop in. Program Room.

Free

Back to the 80s Bash

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Spend a totally rad afternoon celebrating the 80s! There will be snacks, drinks, music, crafts and everything in between! This event is for children and their families to participate together.

Free

Final Lap Summer Reading Celebration

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Enjoy remote control car racing, an inflatable slide, and don't forget to pick up your prizes before the race ends on July 28th! In case of rain, this event will be rescheduled for Fri, Aug 2nd.

Free

Streamwood Summer Celebration

Hoosier Grove Park 700 W Irving Park Road, Streamwood

The Streamwood Summer Celebration Committee is proud to announce that plans are underway for the 2024 Streamwood Summer Celebration! Join us as we spend three-days of fun "Beneath the Paris Stars!" The event is scheduled for July 26-28, 2024 at Hoosier Grove Park. We will have great music, good food, rides, and entertainment!   For...

Kids and Families Boardgame Night

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Get ready for a fun night of board games that are great for all ages. This program is intended for grades 1 - 8 and their families. Registration required.

Free

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