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Event Series Free Family Days

Free Family Days

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

In partnership with the Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM), Navy Pier guests can enjoy five fun-filled days of activities for families and children (ages 10 and under) on the last Thursday of each month from January – May and two additional days of activities in September & October. Admission to the Chicago Children’s Museum is free,...

Free
Event Series Stay, Eat and Play

Stay, Eat and Play

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL, United States

The weather might be frightful, but the Rec Hall will be delightful! We will open up the Rec Hall for family fun on Thursdays in February. Bring a packed lunch and your kids for an indoor playdate. The fee is $5 per family. ($8 for non-resident families) Pre-registration or drop-in participation welcome.

$5 – $8

Pop In Parent Tot Open Gym

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Ages 18 months to 36 months with adult. Come out with your child to have some recreational playtime in our gymnastics gym! This is a parent participatory open gym where our instructors will guide you and your child through introductory gymnastics skills. One ticket purchase per child. Parent need not register, but must attend with...

$5

National Trading Card Day

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating National Trading Card Day by learning to play PokΓ©mon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more with our expert staff gamers in this event geared toward younger teens and kids ages 8 and up. Snacks, introductory decks, and individualized instruction will be provided. Space for open gaming is also available.

Free

Nerf Wars

La Grange Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Come out and engage in some friendly competition during our Nerf Wars Event! This event will consist of various team building games and a period of free play. Participants must bring their own Nerf gun with their name on it. Nerf guns must use regular size bullets, NOT Mega bullets. Cost is $10 per participant...

$10

Mommy-Son Date Night

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

Get ready for an extra SUPER time! Be ready to put your SUPERhero skills to the test while avoiding SUPER villains and obstacles along the way. Come dressed in your favorite SUPER gear, get ready for some SUPER games, SUPER prizes, SUPER snacks and SUPER fun! Mom and son duos are encouraged to coordinate with...

$42 – $52

Stories by the Fire

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

Cozy up around a fire in the Trader’s Cabin to listen to stories from Illinois Country: French folktales, Potawatomi legends and more! After the storyteller is finished, enjoy the warmth of the flames, the company of others and a tasty treat.

Free

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