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A Play Date with Elmo

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Activities include a visit from Elmo, story time with Elmo, a snack, craft, and a bounce house!

$12 – $13

One Book, One Community Kickoff

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us for our 3rd annual One Book, One Community event. Participate in our community art project, pick up your book, and join the reading adventure! Our third annual One Book, One Community event kicks off on Feb. 10, 2024! Stop in to pick up your free copy of our book selection, You Are Here...

Free

Super Saturday

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Warm up your morning with an energizing interactive concert from Grammy-nominated artists Wendy and DB. Listen and dance to songs about science, nature and more from this singing/songwriting team. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. For families.

Free

Spark’s Snow Day

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

Join Spark, the firefly, as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, music, movement and lots of winter fun for families! Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome.

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free

Family Day: Love Is Love

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

This month, artist Regina Agu, one of Newcity Art Magazine‘s 50 Chicago Artists of 2023, leads an arts activity for families. In addition, KIDO Chicago is back with a full family takeover across the museum featuring music, art-making, and storytelling. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program that allows families...

Free

Celebrate the New Lunar Year

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

Learn all about the new lunar year and make a craft. Ages 6-11.

Free

Mini Movers Dance Workshops

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Families with 2-6 year olds can join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for an exciting dance workshops. Experience music, movement, and games in a fun and welcoming setting. Together, young participants and their parents or guardians explore activities that bring together learning and play. Please Note: This is a drop-in program that is free...

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