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Event Series Safety Town Open Road

Safety Town Open Road

Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...

$5 – $8

Historic Games

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

Bored of your electronic games? Come out to Isle a la Cache and try your hand at some old-fashioned games. We’ll be sharing traditional French and woodland Indian games both outdoors and indoors. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m.

Free
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

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

We know where the Friday fun is. Meet up with friends and help us celebrate the best day of the week with games, prizes, and other fantastical activities. Some of our super Friday merriment will be held outdoors but we will always start out our time together indoors. 

$14 – $21

Kids Climb Time

Movement Lincoln Park 1460 N Dayton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Are your kids looking for a climbing adventure? Drop them off for two hours of climbing and activities. Activities include vertical games, age-appropriate basic skills instruction, and tons of climbing, all under the guidance of our qualified instructors. No experience or parental supervision is necessary. Registration Deadline: August 4

$35
Event Series Safety Town Open Road

Safety Town Open Road

Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...

$5 – $8

Saturday Social: Tape Town

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Come visit Tape Town where you can read books, play games, and explore new activities.  Each taped off section of the room will feature a different activity "town" for you and your children to play and read together.  Explore every town or visit just a few and stay as long as you wish.

Heroes vs. Villians

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL, United States

Everyone loves a hero! That's certainly true. But sometimes playing a bad guy (or gal) is fun, too. Come dressed as your favorite alter ego to see who wins the battle for being naughty or nice. Create your very own superhero mask aboard the paddlewheel riverboat and visit with a variety of notorious characters. 

$23

Teen Night at the Museum

National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL, United States

WE'RE BACK! After 2 long years, our ANNUAL TEEN NIGHT at the National Museum of Mexican Art IS BACK! Galleries open late (no stuffy old people walking slow in front of you) Art activities (make a button!) Mental and sexual health orgs sharing info and resources (free condoms!) FOOD! (Pizza and A NACHO BAR?!?! )

Free

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