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Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk

Burnidge Forest Preserve 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL, United States

Celebrate mothers everywhere as we discover the beautiful wildflowers emerging at a local forest preserve. The hike will involve activities for all ages. Adults will enjoy learning interesting wildflower botany and folklore, while the young at heart are sure to love a wildflower scavenger hunt. Bring the whole family!

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 of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Musical Storytime with Miss Megan

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Join Miss Megan from Harmonious Horizons for a special musical storytime! Take a new look at some old favorite books with a musical spin! Space is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Services desk on a first come, first served basis at 9:30am.

Event Series Maker Mondays

Maker Mondays

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

Show off your DIY skills! We would love to see what you can create. ยกDemuestra tus habilidades artรญsticas! Nos encantarรญa ver lo que puedes crear.

Free

Cicada Party

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

The cicadas are coming! We will eat cicada-themed snacks, make cicada art and talk about cicada facts in anticipation of a record cicada year. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Free
Event Series Drop-In Gaming Days

Drop-In Gaming Days

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Does Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, and desktop video games with others your age in this fun afternoon program. Ages 10 - 18 years old. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Field Watchers

Field Watchers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 โ€ข 4:30 PMโ€‰-โ€‰6:00 PM โ€ข Free Program โ€ข Pre-Registration Required โ€ข For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers โ€ข Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...

Free

La Loteria

Palatine Public Library - Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, United States

Aprenda a jugar la loterรญa, un juego azar tradicional que se juega a travรฉs de Mรฉxico parecido a BINGO con fotos. Para todas las edades. Regรญstrese a partir del 30/4. Learn to play La Loteria, a traditional game of chance played throughout Mexico that most resembles BINGO with pictures. All ages. Sign up begins 4/30.

Free

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