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Super Saturday: The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum

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

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 and connect. For families. Please register your family using the name of an attending adult; be sure to indicate the total number of people attending....

Free

Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats – FULL

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

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 tin-spirations for your project. All materials will be provided, but if you have small leftovers from previous craft projects of your own, this is a...

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

Chicago International Puppet Fest Free Neighborhood Tour

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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 people may not have the chance to see puppetry very often. The tour offers a range of high-quality puppetry styles, and this year Krystal Puppeteers...

Free

Jigsaw Puzzle Race – FULL

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

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. Teams will use the same (new and unopened) puzzle. Each team may have between 1-6 players. Players must be a least 8 years old to...

Free

Animal Olympics

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

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 Olympics. Can you run as fast as a coyote or hold your breath as long as a snapping turtle?

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

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

Puzzle Day

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Any time during the day stop by to work giant floor puzzles, play I Spy in our display case or just relax with some paper/pencil puzzles. Something for everyone.

Free
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