Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
Free
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Snowflake Science with Peck Park Farm
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us for a visit from the naturalists at Peck Park Farm as they teach us all about the science behind snowflakes! We will take a closer look at the many shapes and patterns snowflakes can take and investigate how they form.
Free
South Asian Perspective Workshop
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us for a fun and creative activity inspired by the art of Grishma Shah, a painter who shares her story through her paintings. Grishma’s art explores how we see beauty, disability, and different identities. In this program, we’ll think about how our bodies change, what beauty means to us, and talk about how we...
Free
Fantastic Face Painting
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesHave you tried your hand at painting? Is regular canvas just too boring? Then it's time to join Carla Cardona-Tapia from Three Stories Bookstore & More for an exciting face painting class.
Free
Lunar New Year
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesWelcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of the Snake with activities, crafts and performances. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Free
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Girl Power Songs: A Children’s Show About Black Women Who Changed the World
Muse Coffee Shop 747 S Western Avenue, Chicago, United StatesCalling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where we’ll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...
Free
African Folk Tales
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynAfrican music helps to set the stage for characters performing energetic stories that celebrate the culture and folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. For adults and kids of all ages.
Free
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