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...
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...
No registration required. We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation. April 13: This week we will make Kooky kalediscopes! April...
Come to the Library and learn about Westmont Grows and the Westmont Gardening Club, plus meet with a number of local garden related organizations.
Celebrate Earth Day with Rolling Meadows Park District and the Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee. We will lay mulch, plant bushes and flowers and pick up trash along the creek between...
Celebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and...
Sponsored by Mayor Craig's Kids at Hope coalition. Free and fun activities for the entire family. Visit the touch-a-truck display, including the library's Library on Wheels! Tour the mobile library,...
Pokémon trainers of all ages are invited to CHARmeander over to 95th Street Library for a storytime, themed crafts, scavenger hunt, trivia challenge, and more! Trainers can even learn how...
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...
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...
Learn how to make a "Bee Hotel" for our friendly, neighborhood, solitary bees with the Bednarcik Environmental Club! All materials will be provided. Ages 6+. Not all bees live in...
Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition and one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism marking the arrival of the spring season. It celebrates the eternal and divine love between...
Annyeonghaseyo! The library is turning into a temporary Dojang for this program introducing kids to the sport of Taekwondo. Join Master Damon and his assistants from T-USA Lemont as he...
Don’t throw out that garbage – it’s gold! Check out different ways to deal with our household waste. Discover fun and interesting ways to upcycle broken, used and old items....
Witness amazing tricks like the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, dancing bubble, bubbles inside of bubbles, and kid inside a bubble!
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...
Take a ride with Illinois Storm Chasers, diving deep into storm chasing, local climatology, and the 'why' behind severe weather. There will be time for Q&A at the end. This...
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...
Want to share some love with dogs and cats awaiting adoption? Come make pet toys out of recycled materials, which will be donated to Aurora Animal Care & Control. Volunteer...
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...
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...
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...
71st Kiwanis Un-Pancake Plus Breakfast French toast sticks, egg dish, fruit, bagels Kids games, split the more and more Over the years we have raised over $800,000 for numerous local...
Looking for a way to connect with fellow Goosechasers? Join us for this meetup to get to know other Take It Outside challenge participants and maybe even complete some missions...
Learn and explore contributions from the Arab American Community.
Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28:...
A kid-friendly event in honor of our upcoming permanent exhibit, We Are America.
Let's dance to this special day, show your diversity through dance and embrace your culture! / ¡Bailemos en este día tan especial, muestra tu diversidad a través del baile y...
Bring your family and friends to play card games like Go Fish! and snack on Swedish Fish and other sweet treats.
Learn about chemical reactions by making your own slime. For ages 8-11. ** **Ticketed program. Tickets available 30 minutes before program. Must be present to get a ticket.
Learn about the life of Louis Braille and his raised alphabet that you can read with your fingers, then make a braille sign with your name.
Join us for this special holiday celebrating children, literacy, multiculturalism, and bookjoy! We will have live music, snacks, and a free book for the first 60 children. Don’t miss this...
Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds that culminates yearly on April 30. Celebrate with us as we share...
Join us for some picture book Bingo! Families with elementary school students. Registration required.
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...
Día de los Niños is a celebration of children, families, and reading. Our celebration emphasizes the importance of books and reading for all children. Come join us! A snack will...
Drop in any time between 6-8 pm to make some bracelets and/or keychains as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like....
Strings, woodwinds, brasses, and percussion, oh my! Learn about the fascinating and diverse instruments of the symphony orchestra with music historian Amber Broderick in a fun and accessible info session....
We’ve teamed up with the kid pros at The Children’s Center of Cicero/Berwyn to deliver monthly interactive sessions featuring stories, development guidance, crafts and a chance to get out and...
Join in the fun as we solve puzzles by looking for Blue's paw print clues! We will share stories, sing songs, play games, and make a stylish craft.
Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June...
For grades K-6. Discover the science and tools that turn an egg into a chicken in this hands-on workshop presented by members of the Darien Dragons 4H Club.
BinGLOW is regular Bingo but with a fun twist! You’ll get to play Bingo with only black lights to see. Come win prizes and be sure to wear neon or...
Love playing board games? Come play them! Multiple table top games available / ¿Te encanta jugar juegos de mesa? ¡Ven a jugarlos! Múltiples juegos de mesa disponibles.
Come play the board games we have available and/or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! All ages and walk-ins are welcome.
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.
We are pouring out our boxes of Duplos; come play with our massive collection! We cannot wait to see what you build.
The Sheila Ray Adult Center’s Bazaar showcases a selection of hand crafted treasures including ceramics, quilted, knitted, jewelry and crocheted items, all made with care and creativity. We will have...
In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Governments of Chihuahua, Nayarit, and Querétaro, Mexico Fest will feature music and dance performances from Mexican artists. Explore a...
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