Bugapalooza
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkBuild and Watch
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount ProspectWeek of Events
Bugapalooza
๐ Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where weโll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! ๐ Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
Bugapalooza
๐ Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where weโll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! ๐ Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
Bugapalooza
๐ Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where weโll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! ๐ Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
Touch a Tractor
Touch a Tractor
An OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings farm to the city. The KCFB FOUNDATION welcomes urban & suburban neighbors to see antique tractors and modern farming equipment, enjoy hands-on activities, see farm animals & more.
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Maker Mondays
Maker Mondays
Show off your DIY skills! We would love to see what you can create. ยกDemuestra tus habilidades artรญsticas! Nos encantarรญa ver lo que puedes crear.
Lego Free Build
Lego Free Build
Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide.
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Do you love to build with legos? Join us monthly for a Lego Challenge at the library! Youth & Teens welcome!
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Childrenโs Entertainment Show โ Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) โ Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Drop-In Gaming Days
Drop-In Gaming Days
Does Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, and desktop video games with others your age in this fun afternoon program. Ages 10 - 18 years old. No registration required.
Pokรฉmon Club
Pokรฉmon Club
Meet to play and talk Pokรฉmon with other trainers. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokรฉmon art, cards or other Pokรฉmon items for show and tell. Ages 6 and older, caregiver participation required.
Brick Builders
Brick Builders
Join other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.
Latino Family Night
Latino Family Night
Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No registration required.
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Childrenโs Entertainment Show โ Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) โ Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Field Watchers
Field Watchers
Every Tuesday Starting March 5 โข 4:30 PMโ-โ6:00 PM โข Free Program โข Pre-Registration Required โข For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers โข Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...
Family Game Night: Minute To Win It Games
Family Game Night: Minute To Win It Games
Drop in any time between 6-8 pm to try out some Minute To Win It games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5-11 yrs with an adult.
Pajama-rama Family Story Night
Pajama-rama Family Story Night
Register as a family to join us for silly stories, songs, and a pajama craft. Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome to attend.
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum
Come one, come all! Step right up and join the circusโฆ This circ-tacular experience introduces littles to life under the big top for over-the-top play! They can choose to be the star of the show, take on the role of ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor and more. In Circusville, every role lets littles express...
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout
Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!
Kids Club: Play Dates
Kids Club: Play Dates
Kids Club Members will receive exclusive email invitations to Kids Club events and are welcome to join monthly 1-hour Playdates. Doors open at 9:45am. The closest entrance to the Kids Play Area is Entrance #5, parking deck.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
A special program for little naturalists. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Childrenโs Entertainment Show โ Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) โ Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Letโs Explore
Letโs Explore
Explore your creativity with our Tinker Toyยฎ collection. Connect the gears and sticks to create anything you can imagine.
BINGO Night
BINGO Night
Enjoy a fun night out of the house and an affordable, fun, family night of bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winners must be 18 years or older to claim prizes. Prizes include various items, passes, and gift cards. $1 cash per card per game. We will be playing approximately five games. Please...
Little Saplings
Little Saplings
In this monthly program, geared for 3-5 year olds, weโll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany child.
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy activities, crafts, and open play. Program is held entirely outdoors, please dress appropriately. All Ages.
Little Builders
Little Builders
Drop in for some block play! We'll have a variety of blocks such as Mega Bloks, jumbo blocks and more available for your little ones to build with.
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Childrenโs Entertainment Show โ Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) โ Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Builder Buddies Intergenerational LEGO Build-Off
Builder Buddies Intergenerational LEGO Build-Off
Working together with and adult buddy, your child will complete different building challenges using LEGOs.
Science Explorers: Owl Pellet Dissection
Science Explorers: Owl Pellet Dissection
Ever wonder what's in an Owl Pellet? Here's your chance to find out! Learn two methods for dissecting an owl pellet: dry dissection and wet dissection. Ages 10-18 with a caregiver. Registration required.
Big Blue Blocks
Indoor Recess
Friday Fun Day
Friday Fun Day
Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Childrenโs Entertainment Show โ Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) โ Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Coding Club
Coding Club
Join our code master and think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! Perfect for beginner coders. Register for one session only.
Build and Watch
Build and Watch
Enjoy a movie night at the library and have fun building with LEGO bricks! The movie will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Register to save your spot but walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. February: The LEGO Batman Movie March: Finding Nemo April: Babe
Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day
From healthy bodies to healthy minds to healthy lives, everything starts with the Power of Play! At the Fry Family YMCA, we strive to be the head, heart, and home of our community, empowering all people โ starting with our youngest โ to thrive, make healthy decisions, and discover new ways of having fun. Join...
Earth Day
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University on Saturday, April 20th! Open House: The museum will be open for drop-in visits between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Nature Walks: We will also have two times for nature walks - please register for the walk times! Bring your own nature journal with, or register...
Naperville Plays
Naperville Plays
Kids can discover the wonder of play and innovation as they enjoy hands-on activities and on-site exhibits provided by Naper Settlement, DuPage Childrenโs Museum, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, and Naperville Public Library.
Earth Day
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story
Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story
This funny, insightful, colorful storybook film is about being true to yourself in spite of obstacles that are thrown your way. Includes a fun game show and a lively American Sign Language lesson about colors.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanรกticos de Lego tendrรกn un nuevo desafรญo de construcciรณn de Lego.
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
Barbie Party
Barbie Party
C'mon Barbie, let's go party! Meet Barbie herself and enjoy fun activities! Please register each child who will attend.
Bluey Party
Bluey Party
Families with children. Registration is required. Wackadoo! We're calling all Bluey fans! Join us for a morning of fun activities inpired by the adventures of the Heeler family. Familias con niรฑos. Es necesario registrarse. ยกWackadoo! ยกEstamos llamando a todos los fans de Bluey! Acompaรฑanos para una maรฑana de actividades divertidas inspiradas en las aventuras de...
Earth Day Nature Play
Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady
Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady
Meet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help of her favorite scaly and slimy friends. You'll see frogs, salamanders, lizards, tortoises and snakes and hear their incredible stories. Presentation 1-2pm. For anyone wishing...
TD3 Minecraft Engineering: The Big Bad Wolf
TD3 Minecraft Engineering: The Big Bad Wolf
Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! Take to the woods to escape the big bad wolf. 9 laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device.
Smart Money Week
Smart Money Week
Children can learn how to save money and be successful in life. Storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting and music. Children will receive a shredded money packet.
Docโs Day
Docโs Day
Celebrate the memory of Doc, our beloved Belgian draft horse, with crafts, games, and some of his favorite treats. Put on your boots and hats, grab your lasso, and enjoy a day remembering our gentle giant. Registration required for ages 2+. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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