LEGO Community Build: Main Street
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesLet's rebuild downtown! Stop by anytime during the program to add to our community build! Viewing available the following day.
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Events Calendar
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Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm
Dickson-Murst Farm 1004 Dickson Road, Bristol, IL, United StatesFarm demonstrations, barrel tractor rides, children’s crafts and activities, threshing and corn box, antique tractors and more. The perfect way to wrap up your summer! Free and held rain or shine.
Free
First Responders Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesJoin Brookfield Zoo in celebrating and showing appreciation for firefighters, EMS workers, police officers, and other first responders on Sunday, August 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those entering the zoo’s south gate will pass under an American flag displayed between ladder trucks from Brookfield and Riverside’s fire departments. At the zoo’s Roosevelt Fountain...
Included in general admission
Playdates at the Park with OPALGA+
Rehm Park 515 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, United StatesInterested in meeting LGBTQ+ families in the area? Want to build a welcoming community for your little one(s) and your family? Join us for some fun at the park!
Free
Crabtree Nature Center Grand Re-Opening
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesCelebrate the newly renovated Crabtree Nature Center! Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors can enjoy tours of the updated nature center, guided walks and nature play activities.
Free
Kiddie Obstacle Course
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event recommended for ages 2-5 years, with participating adult. Hop, skip, and jump through our specially designed active obstacle course for little ones. You’ll be moving and developing early learning skills!
Free
Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom 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
Family Tech Play
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event for families with children of all ages. We’ll have our favorite high- and low-tech options available for families to explore.
Free
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