Little Builders
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesLet's build together! Stop by the Early Childhood Program Room to play with some of our special building blocks!
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Free Museum Days
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesOn select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days are the perfect opportunity to explore our historical exhibits with your family or a group of history-loving friends. With free admission, you’ll have access to...
Free
Amazing Adventures at Annerino
Central Park (Bolingbrook) 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our outreach staff and the Bookmobile this summer for a variety of programs, stories, and games. Free drop-ins, no tickets necessary, all ages welcome. June 5 - Mess Fest June 12 - Super Stolie Guacamole June 19 - Polar Party and Stuffed Animal Field Trip June 26 - Summer Sketchbooks July 3 - Puppet...
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Murtle the Turtle’s Birthday Party
South Park Wading Pool 833 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesJoin us for the South Park Turtle’s birthday party celebration! Enjoy refreshments and fun prizes in honor of Murtle’s birthday. Aquatic events are open to all ages! Regular pool admission fees apply.
Included in general admission
PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Local Children’s Author, Markedia Alston
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesDrop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session hosted by local children's book author, Markedia Alston. During this interactive read aloud, Alston will be reading her book, The Boohoo Boohoo...
Included in general admission
Kids Klub
York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, United StatesJoin us this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children's shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to our back patio/grass area. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Concession stand will open at 11:30am. June...
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SRC Kickoff Party
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesFor families with children of all ages! Join us at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker St., to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge! Events Schedule: 1-3pm: Bubble Stations 1:30-3:30pm: Face Painting 1-4pm: Arts & Crafts
Free
Safety City Open Road
Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSafety 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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