Events Calendar

Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.

Play

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Meet the Ghostbusters

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Back by popular demand! Members of the Windy City Ghostbusters will be here to take pictures and show off their ghostbusting paraphernalia!

Free
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

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

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as β€œPaws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

(Not So) Spooky Costume Party

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

It’s spooky season! Celebrate with us in the downstairs meeting room with a special storytime and a themed craft. Costumes highly encouraged! Ages 2-7 with caregiver.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
Event Series Family Gaming

Family Gaming

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

Board games, video games, VR headsets and more for the whole family! Drop in to the library to play your favorite old games and try new ones.

Free
Event Series Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...

Free

Haunted Hallway: Kids Edition

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

Bring a canned good as β€œadmission” to the haunted hallways so we can donate to the Riverside Food Pantry. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy a spooky afternoon filled with treats, raffles, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

Diary of a Wimpy Kid No Brainer Release Party

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

For grades 1–6. Celebrate the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, No Brainer, with games, activities, and snacks.

Free

We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.

Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.