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Event Series Family Entertainment Night

Family Entertainment Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

June 15: Mad Science - Up, Up and Away! - During this event, experiments demonstrating the principles of air and pressure will captivate the audience. A dry-cleaning bag that becomes a hot air balloon, creating air vortexes with a vortex generator, and an exothermic reaction will leave the audience "blown" away. Recommended age: 6 and...

Free

Bluey Bash

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler family with wackadoo games and activities.

Free

Sit On Down… with Storyteller Kelly Campos

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Experience a blend of folk & fairytales from the African Diaspora and other lesser-known tales with librarian, musician, poet and storyteller Kelly Campos. Limit: 100. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

Free

Family Fishing Day

Johnson Park (Elk Grove Village) 974 David Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get out your tackle box and fishing poles and join us for a free morning of fishing rain or shine! All state fishing codes will be applicable. Food is available. All ages, free event. Pre-registration is preferred.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies

Free

Engineer Your Future

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Find your passion for creative problem-solving and unlock your inner engineer! Connect with professional engineers to explore real-world challenges and produce creative solutions. Kids and families can discover interesting jobs within engineering fields, learn how to turn their passion into a career and get advice on pursuing a future in engineering. This event is included...

included in admission

Fun Finance Fair for Kids

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Financial literacy CAN be fun! Come learn about financial wellness with learning opportunities, games, raffles, and snacks! Presented in partnership with KCT Credit Union.

Free
Event Series Town Square Concerts and Events

Town Square Concerts and Events

Schaumburg Town Square 200 S Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Sunset Yoga Thursday, June 1 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga in Town Square led by our certified yoga instructor, Marti Lahood. Rain location: Central Library Brass From the Past Monday, June 5 • 6:45-8:15 p.m. Brass from the Past is one of Chicago’s best cover bands. Featuring Chicagoland’s top-tier touring and studio...

Free
Event Series Family Fun Tent

Family Fun Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for purchase from Extract Juicery. Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 10:30am - 11:15am - Giant Bubble Show with TwistiCity Bubbles The bubbles just keep getting bigger...

Free

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