Parent and Child Woodland Ramble
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesExplore the secrets of the woods as we look for cool plants and creatures great and small!
Free
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Back to School
Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebration will include: Storytelling Music Arts & Crafts Face Painting Back to School Gif
$5
Back to School Supply Drive
Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesSchool District 54 welcomes your support with donations of school supplies to help students thrive this year. Please join us at Woodfield Mall to donate new school supplies to District 54 with donations to benefit John Muir Elementary School. Join us for a fun event with music, activities, and a photobooth! *Please call the Management...
Free
Mid-Kids Graphic Novel Meet Up
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesFor grades 1–6. Drop by the library to talk about some of your favorite graphic novels and enjoy some snacks with friends. Our Youth & Teen Resource Services Librarian highlights some of our new titles if you're looking for your next favorite graphic novel.
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
Telescope Party
Swallow Cliff Woods-South S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St, Palos ParkCalling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your own telescope or use ours for an evening of stargazing.
Free
Parties in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesJoin Park District staff as we celebrate an afternoon in the park! Enjoy light snacks, beverages, crafts and more! June 8 at Dunham Place Park August 24 at Concord Square Park
Free
Explore-A-Story
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesMiss Ginny will share a fun story before we explore some related hands-on activities together. Registration Required: Adults and kids enjoy a brief story in the Discovery Spot, followed by related hands-on sensory play. Our themed activities will include painting, along with some sensory bins and playdough. Stroller parking will be available in Kids Landing.
Free
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