The Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park is an 7.12-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! In 2019 with the hard work of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Lilacia...
Visit the Wonder Works Children's Museum for special bug-themed activities and events.
Come for storytime and stay for the outdoor hike.
Enjoy a quieter setting than traditional storytime.
Calling all Hello Kitty fans! Join us for games, crafts, and meet new friends who adore the famous kitty and her crew! For children of all ages – 7 and...
Let's take a break and rock out! Each session we'll choose an instrument and learn a quick song. We'll experiment with some bucket drumming, boom whackers, and ukuleles. Registration required.
The Village of Inverness is excited to celebrate Arbor Day and its 34th year as a Tree City USA on Monday, May 12. Join us for a tree-planting ceremony at...
Join special programming as part of AAPI Heritage Month.
Cruise on down meet up with old friends, make new friends, talk cars and kick tires. Themed music and food available. For information on more events like this, check...
Come try your hand at origami. We’ll have paper, easy to follow instructions, and books to get you started. No registration needed. Stop by the Ask Me Desk for supplies.
May is National Bike Month—a time to celebrate the many benefits of cycling and inspire more people to give it a try. Whether you're biking for fun, fitness, commuting, or...
Come in comfy clothes, and bring stuffed animals to this cozy storytime.
Watch popular children's movies in Spanish.
The Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park is an 7.12-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! In 2019 with the hard work of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Lilacia...
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on...
Dump trucks, excavators, and front-loaders - oh my! Touch and explore the Village of Barrington’s fleet of construction vehicles, in celebration of National Public Works Week. Join the Public Works...
Drop in to enjoy some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episodes! Drop in.
Come for storytime and stay for the outdoor hike.
Celebrating Batavia Depot Museum's 50th Anniversary at this family-friendly event.
Stories and songs in English and Spanish. Staff from The Language Labs will present a bilingual storytime incorporating English and Spanish stories, songs and vocabulary, as well as a craft...
Once you’ve seen the trucks, join us for a fun construction-themed story time! Sessions beginning at 10:30am and 11:00am.
Join this inclusive play group.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings in April, May and June 2025.
Join us to learn about robots. We will have a fun robot building and battling time with our friends from RoboThink! Create a robot craft to take home. Take photos...
Join this bilingual storytime.
Visit the library for a LEGO challenge.
The Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park is an 7.12-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! In 2019 with the hard work of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Lilacia...
Explore for birds on this two hour walk.
The Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more...
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on...
Big boxes, little boxes, medium boxes - we'll have them all out to see what your little one's imagination can make of them! Drop in.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and exploration.
Visit the photo booth while you're at the library.
Museum is free on Wednesdays.
Visit the library for a special children's concert.
Visit the Crown Family PlayLab for special activities geared towards 2-6 year olds.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
Make a craft with the library staff
Let's get ready to rumble! Design and code an Edison robot then battle it out against other bots in our battle ring. For grades 3-5. Space is limited to 20...
Explore hands-on play with the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Learn paddling and boating skills.
This local farmers market is filled with a variety of stands and is hoping to grow in size this year.
Join us for our crafting program for kids. Advanced registration required.
These events are family friendly, the restaurant is open during this time.
Celebrate Mother's Day with sweet treats and a special craft! Please register children only, not adults.
Dress for mess to take part in a variety of activities.
Summer-themed, bilingual storytime
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