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Science Works

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Learn about cool jobs and hot careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) straight from the professionals at our Museum-wide career celebration. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Science...

included in general admission

Super Saturday: Fairytales With the Storybook Players

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

Enjoy exciting twists and silly surprises in updated, interactive versions of the classic fairy tales "Curlylocks" and the "Three Bears," and "Little Red Riding Hood." Best for families with children...

Free
Event Series Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Vroom! Vroom! Wonder Wheels will be zooming back to Wonder Works Childrenโ€™s Museum this October! On October 12 & 13, Wonder Works Childrenโ€™s Museum will host the second annual Wonder...

$5 โ€“ $15
Event Series Park Play Dates

Park Play Dates

Various Locations IL, United States

Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

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

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ€“ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

Streamwood Fire Department Open House

Fire Station 31 (Streamwood) 1204 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, United States

Join us for a fun day of information and activities: station tours, check out fire trucks, ambulances, special rescue vehicles, equipment displays, a high-angle technical rescue demonstration, an auto extraction,...

Free

Hinsdale Fire and Police Open House

Hinsdale Fire Department 121 Symonds Drive, Hinsdale, IL, United States

Join us for the Hinsdale Fire & Police Open House! ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ Enjoy family-friendly activities, live demonstrations, free food, and much more. Donโ€™t miss it on October 12th from 11 AM...

Free

Family Day: Patterns and Portals

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

Explore patterns and portalsโ€”and possibilities! To kick off the 2025 Family Day season, take inspiration from Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence to play with the magic of color and line....

Free

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