A Chicago summer tradition is back after a two-year hiatus. Thousands of people are expected to visit the Newberry Library for the free, 3-day indoor book fair running July 29-31, 2022. This yearโs weekend includes an outdoor storytelling fest on Saturday, July 30 in Washington Square Park (across the street from the Newberry). The fest...
This ongoing program runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, to Saturday, July 30. Each day this week is dedicated to digging into one aspect of our geological past. Attend one program, stop by for a couple or join us every day this week to learn all about fossils. These are drop-in...
We are pouring out our boxes of Legos; come play with our massive collection.
Join us for a showing of Black Panther in 3D! Refresh your memory before the fall release of the new Black Panther movie. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are permitted as long as 3D glasses are available.
Come relax with a tasty S'more at Fullersburg Woods. Visit the Nature Education Center which will be open late and make S'mores outside in the fireplace. We will provide the supplies for making Sโmores (including the roasting forks), and tables and Adirondack chairs will be in the area. Register for your S'mores kit online or...
Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while we have a kid's party! Children will play a variety of games and activities and watch a movie. We also have dinner covered with pizza.
Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while we have a kidโs party! Children will play a variety of games and activities, and watch a movie. We also have dinner covered with pizza.
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