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Event Series Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Cottonwood Park (Hoffman Estates) 2029 E Parkview Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, weather permitting. If moved indoors, pick up free tickets at our Hoffman Estates Branch 20 minutes prior to start of the program.

Free
Event Series Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Grab a blanket and join us outside for stories, music and bubbles! This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From 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

Bubble Dance Party

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Get ready to dance and blow bubbles with Ms. Cat! Kids ages 2-5 yrs. with a caregiver can start their morning with a colorful, bubbly dance party. Make your own bubble wands and blow bubbles when you need to take a break from dancing! Registration Required. Limit 15.

Free
Event Series Craft at Engstrom Park

Craft at Engstrom Park

Engstrom Park 326 Millview Drive, Batavia, IL, United States

Join Youth Services staff at Engstrom Park for an easy drop-in craft, weather permitting. No registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Thanks to Batavia Park District for co-sponsoring this event.

Free

National Route 66 Day

Harvester Park 15 W 400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

You won't want to miss this unique play experience on this special day at the only Route 66 themed playground along the entire Mother Road. Route 66 has an important and colorful history in Illinois, and Burr Ridge. Heritage Corridor Destinations, an organization dedicated to establishing tourism partnerships within the communities and counties along The...

Free

Intelligentsia Cup Watch Party and Business Expo

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Adrenaline junkies and cycling enthusiasts welcome! Join us on the top floor of the Library all day for the best views of the race. We’ll have race snacks available throughout the day and other race-themed activities. Plus- explore an expo of Brookfield businesses in the Library's parking lot.

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