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Event Series Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

East End Pool 463 Schiller Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

June 26 - Enjoy a crafty day at Smalley Pool with Wacky Wednesday Holidays Crafts, 1-4 pm! Explore your creativity while you create crafts from all different holidays. Regular daily admission rates apply. July 10 - Make a splash and make a rainbow! It's tie-dye day at Smalley Pool, 1-4 pm! Bring an item to...

Included in general admission
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission

The Puppeteers’ Puppet Show

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Our teen Summer Volunteer Squad presents a puppet show full of animal friends, stories and laughs. For ages 3 and up with caregiver.

Free

Fairytale Tea Party

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Enjoy a fairytale story time and have some fun crafting your own crowns! Refreshments served. Dress up encouraged! Grades 2 and under with an adult.

Free

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents Storytime with Corduroy

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Straight from their performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, join the beloved teddy bear Corduroy and friends as they share their favorite stories about friendship and belonging. Maybe you'd like to bring your own favorite stuffie friend along to listen in and enjoy this story time together!

Included in general admission
Event Series Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

This program supports struggling readers by letting them practice reading a short book to a dog. While kids wait their turn, they can play some fun reading games. Grades 1 – 5. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Free
Event Series Safety City Open Road

Safety City Open Road

Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or guardian present. Tricycles are available to rent for $5. Two-wheeled bikes, rollerblades and skateboards are not welcome. All participants must bring their own helmet. Only...

Free

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