Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
With over 30 years as a performer, Randy Bernstein has earned a very reputed name in the Chicago entertainment industry. He is one of Chicagoland’s most sought-after family entertainers — performing at hundreds of in-person shows each year. Randy was also voted Best Family Magician in the “Make It Better” – Best of edition.
Join us for a rousing competition of M&M’S Bingo! Get a chance to win prizes and eat your bingo markers at the end.
It's raining cats and dogs! Join us for a drop-in program all about your favorite pets.
Want to see how shadow puppetry works? This workshop offers kids ages 8-12 the chance to create and manipulate their own shadow puppets.
Help us “Pack the Park” this summer. Enjoy 3 evenings of free activities, giveaways, and a free snack. Families are invited to meet Park District staff. Each night we will have one of our recreation programs showcased. Preschool Park Adventures will also be part of this event.
June 20: Family STEAM Night - Drop in between 7-8 pm to explore and build with magnets as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. June 27: Minute to Win It Games - Drop in between 7-8 pm to try out some Minute to Win It...
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.
Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at...
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