Hot Wheels: Ready, Set, Race
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesGet creative with hot wheels at the library.
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LEGO Club
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesBuild and explore with LEGO Club. For ages 4 and older.
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Tech Open Lab
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesExplore various types of technology at this drop-in event.
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LEGO® Color Challenge
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesImmerse yourself in a world of LEGOs with new challenges each month.
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Hobby Hopping
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesTest out different hobbies at the library.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Kwanzaa with community groups.
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Bubble Bash: A Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesEnjoy all that the museum has to offer in this annual Bubble Bash NYE party. Activities include bubble science displays, musical performances, making wearable art, and two countdowns. Tickets required.
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Noon Year’s Eve Party
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCelebrate the end of 2025 with the St. Charles Public Library.
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Noon Year’s Eve
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin the Geneva Public Library for storytime and a balloon drop.
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Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesPlay games and enjoy a balloon drop at noon.
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Happy Noon Year Party
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesArts and crafts, dancing and more at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
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Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesDance 2025 away with the Wheaton Public Library
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Family New Year’s Eve Bash
Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United StatesDance, jump, make crafts, and enjoy the balloon drop at noon. Must register in advance.
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Winter Break Family Programming
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore additional programming at the conservatory.
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Noon Year’s Eve
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesCelebrate with a dance party.
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Winter Break Family Programming
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore additional programming at the conservatory.
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Winter Break Wonderland
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for winter fun including ice block building, sock skating, and much more. Included with memberships and daily admission.
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Sensory Gym
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesPut your skills to the test.
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Sensory Hour
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesJoin special activites for 0-5 year olds.
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Winter Bingo
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this BINGO session.
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Winter Break Family Programming
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore additional programming at the conservatory.
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DIY Board Game
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesMake your own board game.
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Homeschool Hangout
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library to learn and meet other homeschool families.
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Pocket Circus performs Planet Circus
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesJoin the fun at the library.
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Family Winter Bingo
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesPlay for prizes!
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Interactive Movie: The Bad Guys
Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United StatesCome play as you watch the movie.
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Giant Battleship – Family Edition
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a chance to play.
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Coding Club
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesLearn to code with computer games and activities.
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First Friday: Fascinating Physics with Discovery Center Museum
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a special festivities on the first Friday of each month.
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Saturday Stay and Play
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesPlay and explore with the Geneva Public Library.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDrop into the nature center for special themed programming.
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Winter Break Wonderland
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for winter fun including ice block building, sock skating, and much more. Included with memberships and daily admission.
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Interactive Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesRegister in advance for an engaging movie experience.
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Baby Play Date
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesJoin this special programming for families with new babies.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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Fascinating Physics
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a STEM-filled educational session.
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Bonne Année: A New Year Celebration!
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesJoin traditional fun to celebrate the new year. Register in advance.
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Puzzle Race
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesRace to complete a 500-piece puzzle.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDrop into the nature center for special themed programming.
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Winter Break Wonderland
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for winter fun including ice block building, sock skating, and much more. Included with memberships and daily admission.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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One Book, One Community Kickoff
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesKick off this community celebration with snacks, giveaways and more.
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Winter Bingo
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesPlay games for prizes. Registration is required.
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Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesCelebrate Three Wise Men Day at the library.
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LEGO® Club
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesGet creative with LEGOs at the Helen Plum Library.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDrop into the nature center for special themed programming.
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Domino Free Build
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCreate your own domino display at the library.
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Snow Much Fun
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for snow-themed festive fun.
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BINGO
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesFamilies are invited to play BINGO for prizes.
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STEAM Tots
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesMake a mess in these STEAM sessions.
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