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Family Day | Playoffs

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Play to win on the final Family Day of the season while exploring Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom.

Free
Event Series May Fest & Spring Market

May Fest & Spring Market

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

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 a whimsical gnome hunt – perfect for your whole family. Inside the historic McCormick House, browse an upscale shopping experience featuring over 30 unique vendors....

Kindess Rocks

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Families are invited to paint rocks with original art and messages of kindness to take back to their neighborhoods. Sponsored by Ellie Mental Health. Geared towards elementary age, but all are welcome. Children attend with an adult caregiver. Drop-in anytime during the program to paint a rock.

Free
Event Series Family Open Lab

Family Open Lab

SciTech 336 McKee Street, Suite P, Batavia, IL, United States

SciTech's Open Lab Hours offer families with children from birth through middle school a chance to dive into hands-on STEM exploration. Packed with engaging activities and interactive experiments, this program encourages curiosity and creativity in a fun, welcoming environment. It's the perfect way for families to learn and play together while discovering the wonders of...

$10 – $15

Northbrook Art in the Park

Village Green Park (Northbrook) 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook is your home base for a fantastic summer day! Grab a coffee on Shermer Road with friends or family, then soak in unique art from 80+ artists at the fest. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a stop at the Kid’s Creation Station. Break for...

Free
Event Series May Fest & Spring Market

May Fest & Spring Market

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

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 a whimsical gnome hunt – perfect for your whole family. Inside the historic McCormick House, browse an upscale shopping experience featuring over 30 unique vendors....

Event Series Cryptid Creep and Crawl

Cryptid Creep and Crawl

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

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.

Free

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