Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Cantigny with a fun-filled outdoor escape! Join us for the season opening of our Beer Garden and enjoy live music, lawn games, kids’ activities, and...
Bigfoot, Mothman, and Nessie, oh my! Join us for this special cryptid-themed scavenger hunt! Scavenger hunt sheets will be available at the youth desk.
Join the Fox Valley Folklore Society for easy-to-learn dances done to live fiddle music. Our friendly callers will teach and lead each dance, suitable for preschool and up. Wear comfortable...
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 running errands, you're contributing to safer streets, stronger communities, a healthier planet, and a happier you. Join us for the Bensenville Bike Safety Workshop, featuring...
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 Park was recognized and placed on the official list of National Register of Historic Places. All ages can enjoy a stroll through the park or...
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 the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. In the event of inclement weather, storytimes will be at the Library. Check helenplum.org for...
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 food drive and help us fill a truck with food to benefit the Barrington Township and Cuba Township Food Pantries. Bring non-perishable food donations to...
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.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings through August 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 with Cow too!
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 Park was recognized and placed on the official list of National Register of Historic Places. All ages can enjoy a stroll through the park or...
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 events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
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 the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. In the event of inclement weather, storytimes will be at the Library. Check helenplum.org for...
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.
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 participants.
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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