Celebrate spring's arrival with us! Learn about the history of maple syruping at our demonstration areas and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. Breakfast is served under a large enclosed tent on the grounds of Merkle Cabin, a short walk from the Nature Center, so dress for the weather. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, beverages and real...
Join us for a morning of FREE St. Patrick's Day family fun at Carnival Grocery Store in Oak Park on Saturday, March 15 from 9 AM - 12 PM! There will be crafts, face painting, cupcake decorating, story times and TWO treasure hunts at 9:30 AM (kids 8 and under) and 11:15 AM (for kids...
Bring your family-building skills to Kid's Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while exploring our Library. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with your and other...
Grab a seat and experience Margery Williams Bianco's classic story of friendship, love, and what it means to be real brought to life by the performers from Bright Star Touring Theatre. Tickets will be available at the Children's Services desk starting Saturday, March 1.
Registration now open! Why should kids have all the fun? This event gives new meaning to BYOB (bring your own basket)! Adults will hunt for eggs filled with goodies and have a chance to win amazing prizes. There will be $500 in cash prizes courtesy of sponsor, Kelly Stetler Real Estate! Raffle winners will be...
Dancers will perform a festive Irish dance for about 30 minutes, then children 3 to 10 years of age may join the dancers on stage for a quick Irish jig lesson. Drop-in, no registration required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.
A family adventure that’s a wee bit of fun with a lot ‘o’ luck when you search for leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows and more hiding in the park! Take a walk/run on the 1/2-mile winding path in Mt. St. Mary Park to discover these St. Patrick’s Day gems. At the end of each lap, dig deep...
Climbers will have a chance to climb the wall and collect treats along the way. No advance registration is required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.
Enjoy big fun with mini golf! Join us as we host an 18-hole miniature golf course fundraiser for a day of family fun. This event is a fundraiser for the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. This unique adventure will have golfers putting throughout the Main Library and between the stacks. The fee to play is...
Come hang out at the library and play with toys, games, and more. It will be fun for the whole family!
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Join nature educators to explore Play & Grow Garden, play and build with natural materials, and learn how to use tools safely! We will also be staying warm with our toasty bonfire, making s’mores, and drinking hot chocolate (vegan and gluten free options available upon request). Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles...
Celebrate Korean culture with us at this exciting event. Enjoy traditional dance performances by the Chicago Korean Traditional Dance Company, immerse yourself in a hands-on craft, and explore a book display that highlights the richness of Korean history, art, and literature. This event is a wonderful opportunity to engage with Korean traditions, experience vibrant cultural...
The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact and fantasy.
Learn about a surprise American Girl through crafts and other hands-on activities. Bring your own doll or stuffed animal to join in the fun.
Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Learn fascinating facts from the field of paleontology and experience dinosaur fossils up close in this engaging and interactive family presentation. TR T-Rexplorers is a small company with the big dream of inspiring children to have a renewed interest in earth sciences, reconnecting with nature and achieving better...
Please bring healthy snacks for youth backpack program. FEATURING: Keith Cobb, Magician Games/Prizes at all Tables Football Throw Bozo Buckets Arts and Crafts Face Painting Soccer Kick Scavenger Hunt Make Your Own Button Win a Banner for Your School with the Best Attendance VISIT COMMUNITY RESOURCES: Breakfast with Baby, Salvation Army, DP ParkDistrict. DP Police,...
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