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Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

This drop-in playtime features a special, immersive theme to explore and pretend play. The Youth Department program room will transform into a unique, child-size world that's the perfect space to...

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

Christmas in July

Pavilion Aquatic Center 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

Christmas doesn't have to come just once a year! Join us for swimming, plus some Christmas-themed fun and games. All ages are welcome but games will be geared towards elementary...

Included in general admission
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free...

Free
Event Series Time To Go Chorin’

Time To Go Chorin’

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission...

$5

Puzzle Party

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: we provide the puzzles, you bring your friends or make new ones while working on puzzles together. Register. Meeting Room. Sessions from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm...

Free
Event Series Taste Testers

Taste Testers

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park

Join us for a snack showdown! Each month, we’ll test a different type of food. You decide the winner! Since this is our last Taste Testers at the temporary location,...

Free

Art in Nature

Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills

Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Pack the Park

Pack the Park

Various Locations IL

Help us Pack the Park this summer! Enjoy an evening of free games and plenty of popsicles from 6-8pm! Families will have a chance to meet Park District leadership, including...

Free

Family Night: Backyard Olympics

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with children of all ages. Try your hand at IPPL's Backyard Olympics. Events include pool noodle hurdles and javelin throw and bean bag shot put. Program is canceled...

Free
Event Series Summer Park Parties

Summer Park Parties

Various Locations IL

Join us for games, contests, crafts, music, entertainment and more! There is something for everyone, so bring the whole family. Each party will be at a different Itasca Park District...

Free

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