Caring Bunnyยฎ is a special, sensory-friendly experience - exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Join us on: Sunday, March 10th from 8:30 - 10:30AM Sunday, March 17th from 8:30 - 10:30AM Reservations are required for this private event. To reserve your spot, click the "Reserve your visit here!" link below or visit...
Limited attendance (pre-registration is required) View a Social Story to prepare for your visit Sensory Kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget objects, weighted neck wraps, timers, and more!) Noise and light reduction Visual cues in exhibits Respite Room for sensory breaks Dedicated DCM staff and volunteers to provide a supportive environment Exhibits feature hands-on ways to play, explore,...
Enjoy a quieter, slower-paced storytime geared towards children with sensory issues who may be overwhelmed in a traditional storytime setting. Books and activities will be designed for children with sensory sensitivities. For children aged 3-7 years old with an adult caregiver. Limit 10 child/caregiver pairs
Caring Bunnyยฎ is a special, sensory-friendly experience - exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Join us on: Sunday, March 10th from 8:30 - 10:30AM Sunday, March 17th from 8:30 - 10:30AM Reservations are required for this private event. To reserve your spot, click the "Reserve your visit here!" link below or visit...
Listen to stories and hear from local DG residents on how Down Syndrome has touched their lives. Then we'll decorate socks so that you can "Rock Your Socks" on March 21st. The program will have stories, informational books, crafts or activities, and community members who will share what the celebrations mean to them. This program...
Enjoy a glow in the dark egg hunt hosted by @forthegraceof on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 3-6 PM at our Villa Park center. The inclusive egg hunt will include tools and adaptations for all ages and abilities. No registration is required for this free spring break activity. For information on more events like...
Join us for an inclusive drop-in playgroup for children ages 5 and younger who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings are welcome to join. Facilitated by Anne Inwood, a social worker from Successful Families Together and presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support.
Supported Storytime is for children with disabilities who need sensory, visual, or communication support. Supported Storytime provides an alternative Storytime format for children whose traditional Storytimes have not been successful. We will use a visual schedule to let participants know what to expect and to see in what order the activities will take place. Sensory...
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.
