School Day Drop-in Crafts
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United StatesDrop in to get creative! Crafts are designed to appeal to preschool, grade school, and teen audiences. While supplies last.
Free
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Events Calendar
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Family SnackChat
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesSavor a peaceful moment before the hectic school schedule begins by trying some easy (and tasty) recipes together. You'll make and eat fruit kebabs, microwave mug pizzas, and finish off with a sweet treat. Come hungry! Please note listed ingredients below; when you register, indicate any food allergies. Microwave mug pizzas: all-purpose white flour, milk,...
Free
Tuesday Night Markets
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us every Tuesday night from 4pm - 8pm in the Fox Yard of Fox Valley. - Over 40 vendors, artisans, bakeries, fresh farm vegetables - Food trucks and beer tent - Live music every event night from 6pm - 8pm - Kid activities, balloons, face painting and bounce house Location: Fox Yard - the...
Free
Falcon Park Fiesta
Falcon Park (Arlington Heights) S Goebbert Road and Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesPresented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library and the Mount Prospect Public Library. Join your two area libraries for stories, music and more back-to-school fun at Falcon Park. S Goebbert Road & Falcon Drive. For all ages.
Free
Meet up for Monarchs
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesDo you want to play in the dirt? Meet us outside the library for some time in the gardens. We are improving our library gardens for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies.
Free
Stories Under the Stars
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesDrop in for an evening story time in the Terrace Garden for stories, music and movement under the stars! In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.
Free
German Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesFor ages 6 and younger with their families. We're partnering with Wochenendschule der Donauschwaben to host a dual-language storytime in German and English, where we'll explore the German language and culture. Join us for stories, songs, and activities. No registration needed.
Free
Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.
Free
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