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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...

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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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 6:45-8:15 p.m. Brass from the Past is one of Chicagoโ€™s best cover bands. Featuring Chicagolandโ€™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

Live on the Plaza: The Art of Inflation: A Balloon Show

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Enjoy awe inspiring balloon art and a bit of silliness with Magical Balloon-dude Dale Obrachta. Weather permitting, this event will take place outside.

Free

Robots at the Library

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Visit with a real, โ€œliveโ€ robot! High school students from Roaring Robotics, Team 2704 of Naperville, a First Robotics Competition team, will demonstrate one of the robots they built to compete in the previous season and will answer questions about being on the team. While youโ€™re here, check out staff-led demonstrations of technology owned by...

Free

Mr. Freeze of Fermilab Science Adventures

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

A fun way to introduce young people to science, Mr. Freeze, aka Jerry Zimmerman, will inspire and educate with hands-on experiments and interactive activities.

Free
Event Series Summer Music Series

Summer Music Series

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

Live music is the best part of summer โ€“ enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Free
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