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Event Series Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowes (check your local store) IL, United States

Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...

Free

Craft Supply Swap

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Want some free art and craft supplies? This is the event for you! Come browse through items such as fabric, specialty paper, supplies for drawing, painting, ink stamping, acrapbooking, jewelry making and more. Take whatever you would like! Items may be donated on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Mark Anderson Cartooning

Mark Anderson Cartooning

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Oh no, we’re trapped in this weird cartoon room! Looks like we’ll have to look around for puzzles, draw some solutions, and hope that we’re clever enough to escape before the end of class! Help! Registration required.

Free
Event Series Family Free Play

Family Free Play

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Come hang out at the library and play with toys, games, and more. It will be fun for the whole family!

Free

Super Saturday: Bright Star Theatre – African Folktales

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

All ages. Join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in energetic stories and music that celebrate the various folktale traditions of the continent of Africa. TR From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from...

Free
Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

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

Come in to build cool LEGO creations. LEGOs will be provided by the library. Ages 6-11.

Free

Draw Yourself as a Superhero

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Art is a tool that changes how children see themselves. Gene Ha, whose art appears in DC Comics publications, will ask participants to describe a problem. Based on suggestions, Ha will demonstrate how to draw a superhero who can solve the problem! Then, participants will draw themselves as heroes who can solve the problem of...

Free

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