TICKETS REQUIRED Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Encounter live...

Calling all kids curious about nature! Participants will learn about wind and some weird and wonderful things wind can do. We will also play some games, do an experiment and make kites!

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – 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...

Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Take a nature walk, learn about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, and view live animals up close. Exhibitors will be hand to present information on the environment and answer all your questions about how to make our planet a better place.

The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the library opens.

Drop in with your toddler to explore several fun Earth Day themed sensory stations. Activities can get messy, so dress accordingly! For toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Explore a range of fun Spring themed activities. Dress for mess! Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. ** Ticketed program. Tickets available at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes before program.**

Engaging storytime at 10:00 AM, led by our wonderful host, Miss Kathy. Fun stories, songs, and more. A designated playtime area for children, with age-appropriate spaces. The opportunity to meet and connect with other families in our community. Complimentary coffee and tea available for adults. Parents, feel free to bring a drink or snack for...

Come celebrate Earth Day with the Elmwood Park Garden Club and us! We'll read some stories, sing and dance, and at the end, each child will get to take home a plant, courtesy of the Elmwood Park Garden Club. All Ages/Family. Registration required.

Come celebrate Earth Day at the Franklin Park Public Library! You’ll be able to plant your very own plant as well as other fun activities. Open to ages 4-12. Registration is required.

Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/adult.

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • 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:...

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies. You create your own masterpiece! In this session, we'll celebrate Earth Day by making something that highlights the amazing diversity of birds who share the planet with us. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last. For...

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Bring your imagination and craft a one-of-a-kind creation using Legos. Later, check out our Padlet or share what you’ve made at home and we’ll display it online for others to see. Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

Learn Spanish colors, numbers and more while playing fun games. This program is presented in English and Spanish, so beginners are welcome. Recommended age: 5-11 years

Join us for nature-based art and activities. Supplies provided. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8. Drop by the Library to meet and trade stickers with other sticker collectors! We'll share our favorites, create our own, and use them in artwork.

Put your heads and hands together to construct a unique family project and some special memories to boot. In this session, you'll create a unique paper playground! Best for families with children ages 4 and older. No registration required. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you...

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After our story session we will break for milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Come for unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. Limit: 35. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.

Block out some time for fun at the library with our big blue blocks, Duplos, and soft blocks!

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.

We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month, we will...

Come one, come all! Step right up and join the circus… 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...

Connect with other homeschool families - share resources and play games in our Classroom. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Learn through play! Join us for early literacy, sensory, and STEM activities that are just right for preschoolers.

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

Ignite your child's curiosity by exploring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities together! Our friends from the American Science and Surplus store will be on hand with a special activity as well. Drop in.

Unplug and play a board game together!

Spring has sprung and creativity is ready to bloom! Enjoy nature-inspired sensory activities, art, and more. Flutter, crawl, creep, or fly on over to catch the fun! Activities Animal Olympics Obstacle Course Create DIY Bird Feeders for your Feathered Friends Weaving Bird Nests Explore the symmetry of nature with butterfly wings and flower petals Let...

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while building with our new Blue Blocks. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with...

Hop along with Daisy the Bunny in a brand new family friendly event, the Spring Bunny Chase! On Saturday, April 27, Daisy is moving quickly all over North Aurora and leaving clues and riddles behind for you and your family to try to catch her! If you can solve all of her puzzles and are...

Have you ever wondered what’s in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and French fur traders who once called this area home. Drop in...

Join us for a celebration of love, acceptance, diversity and language in Spanish and English with this interactive Being Bilingual Rocks! show. Experience an eclectic blend of original and traditional songs from Latin America on your musical journey. Everyone will sing, dance, learn Spanish/English, and play musical games in a joyful, unique, blend of cultures,...

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – 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...

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces its Día del Niño (Day of the Children) celebration, a neighborhood program that encourages participation in the arts beyond the museum. This free event in the Little Village neighborhood will showcase local vendors, art, and performances at Saucedo Elementary School on April 27, 2024 from 11am–2 pm. Families...

All ages. Join us in celebration of children, families and reading while enjoying a storytime, craft and snack. This program is offered in English and Spanish. Registration not required. Únanse a nosotros en esta celebración de los niños, las familias y la lectura. Vamos a leer un cuento, hacer una manualidad y comer una merienda.

Our friends from SciTech will teach us all about Sustainable Energy! Join us for a unique learning experience designed for participants of all ages! Engage in hands-on STEM activities that foster collaborative exploration, where grandparents, parents, and children come together to discover the wonders of STEM in a dynamic setting!

Witness amazing tricks like the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, dancing bubble, bubbles inside of bubbles, and kid inside a bubble!

Drop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration.

Stop by the Library’s Pokémon Center to sharpen your Pokémon training skills. Play pokéball beanbag toss, design your own Pokémon card, learn how to spot fake trading cards, and battle other Trainers in Pokémon GO. Visit three of the four stations to earn a special Pokémon Trainer certificate!

Umbrella Sky Elmhurst is coming back and you're invited to celebrate with us!! On April 27th from 4:00-7:00 we will be kicking off the 2024 displays with a party in the plaza, featuring live music from The Sam Fazio Band! Beer/wine will be sold to be enjoyed on the street. All three unique displays will...

Enjoy a fun-filled time of music and dancing for the entire family. Hosted by Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two-Way Street Coffee House. The Plank Road String Band will provide lively music and a caller will walk you through all the dances. No Experience Necessary! Come by for some good ol' fun! Admission is...

Easter gets an adult twist! Join us for a flashlight egg hunt with live music, cash bar, 2500 hidden eggs and TONS of amazing prizes!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.