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Event Series Kindergarten Kickoff Party

Kindergarten Kickoff Party

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

This special celebration is for kids entering kindergarten this fall. Come party with us to recognize this big step forward! We will have fun activities, games, and crafts to get excited about the first day of school. Please register each child and adult attendee. For children entering kindergarten with an adult.

Free

ScribbleJim of ScribbleMonster

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

Jam with ScribbleJim of ScribbleMonster and Wimee's Words as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club. Sing, dance, play and share ideas at this collaborative music play concert! On the lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors with limited seating. Guarantee your spot by picking up tickets beginning...

Free

Parent and Child Woodland Ramble

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Explore the secrets of the woods as we look for cool plants and creatures great and small!

Free

Back to School

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebration will include: Storytelling Music Arts & Crafts Face Painting Back to School Gif

$5

Back to School Supply Drive

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

School District 54 welcomes your support with donations of school supplies to help students thrive this year. Please join us at Woodfield Mall to donate new school supplies to District 54 with donations to benefit John Muir Elementary School. Join us for a fun event with music, activities, and a photobooth! *Please call the Management...

Free

Mid-Kids Graphic Novel Meet Up

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1–6. Drop by the library to talk about some of your favorite graphic novels and enjoy some snacks with friends. Our Youth & Teen Resource Services Librarian highlights some of our new titles if you're looking for your next favorite graphic novel.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free

Telescope Party

Swallow Cliff Woods-South S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St, Palos Park

Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your own telescope or use ours for an evening of stargazing.

Free

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