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Moore’s Marvelous Minis

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

A massive day of miniature marvels and movie magic. The Museum is excited to welcome Kathleen Rooney, author of From Dust to Stardust, and Alice Hargrave, Colleen Moore's granddaughter, to...

Included in general admission

Baby and Toddler Winter Ball

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

You’re Invited to the library's Baby and Toddler Winter Ball! Come to the library dressed in your very best to dance and play the morning away!

Free

Super Saturday: The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Boom-bah-bah-boom! Can you decipher the sounds of the drum? In this exciting and interactive storytelling performance from Mama Edie, you'll learn about many different cultures that use drums to communicate...

Free

Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats – FULL

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

Celebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats, natural environments, curiosity cabinets and other...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot...

Free

Chicago International Puppet Fest Free Neighborhood Tour

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

The Free Neighborhood Tour Fosters an appreciation for puppetry throughout the city by bringing free, family friendly performances to locations outside of Chicago’s theaters, but areas in the city where...

Free

Jigsaw Puzzle Race – FULL

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Compete to claim the title of fastest puzzlers in Clarendon Hills during this all-ages team competition! Six teams will have two hours to put their puzzles together....

Free

Animal Olympics

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

Have you ever watched wildlife and been amazed at their adaptations? Join a naturalist and test your abilities against a variety of animal adaptations as we compete in our Animal...

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

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