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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
Event Series Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Enjoy a super day at Smalley Pool during Wacky Wednesday, 1-4 pm! Fun and games for kids of all ages. Regular daily admission rates apply. June 14 - Superheroes June 28 - Summer Olympics July 26 - Luau August 2 - Pirates

regular admission

Nature I Spy

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

I spy with my little eye….a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our Library lawn. Bring the whole family. Register one name per family. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.

Free

Green Screen: Space Theme

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Come on down to the library lobby and experience the magic of our green screen that will take you into space! We are hosting a drop-in event where the green screen will be displaying multiple space-themed backgrounds that you can use as a backdrop to get your picture taken.

Free

Bubble Bonanza

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Show off your bubble skills! There’s small bubbles, big bubbles, and all the in between. This is an outdoor event.

Free
Event Series Play in the Park

Play in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Join our Building Block Preschool Staff for outdoor games, crafts, group activities, and FUN! Don’t be surprised if you see some of our community’s special guests including Police Officer Ed and Officer Sparks from the Dare Program, Officer Mary and her partner Hope the Comfort K-9, and some of our Firefighters!

Free

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