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Bookmobile Stop: Promenade Mall

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Explore our cool Bookmobile and our stickers program on your way to the Bolingbrook Promenade Mall - the Bookmobile will be parked directly across from the Bar Louie parking lot. See our collection of books, movies, video games and more!

Free

Fandom Fest

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Heroes and villains of all ages – join us for our 10th annual Fandom Fest! The fandom fun includes an artist alley, cosplayers, photo ops, airbrush tattoos, crafts, live entertainment, and more. Come in cosplay to add to the excitement! Register for a reminder e-mail or drop in. Special crafts, activities, and events include: Artist...

Free
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free 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

Circle Time with the Park District

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Join preschool teachers from the Park Ridge Park District for Circle Time at the Library. Then stick around to get more information about the Park District's preschool offerings. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services desk.

Free

Celebrate Black Joy with Nanny Nikki

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with stories and songs shared by children's performer Nanny Nikki! For families with children ages 0-6. Siblings Welcome. Presented in celebration of Black History Month.

Free

Sunny Side UP Concert with Wendy and D.B.

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Join us for a morning concert for the whole family! Wendy & DB, an award-winning kindie duo from Chicago, write and perform songs about science, nature, diversity, animals, safety, and the arts. Their unique style is reflected in the music and catchy lyrics along with their vocal harmonies. They examine the world with curiosity and...

Free

FanFest

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

"Geek out" at the library with a day dedicated to your favorite fandoms! We’re looking for Whovians, book nerds, Swifties, culture vultures, and all other fans and stans to join us at FanFest! This family-friendly event will include games, crafts, virtual reality, trivia, and more, all featuring your favorite fandoms. Come in costume and walk...

Free
Event Series Winter Warmup Movies

Winter Warmup Movies

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

Enjoy family-friendly movies in Le Jardin while you warm up after skating at Cantigny’s ice rink, or just stop by for a meal and a movie! The movie will run every two hours, with showings starting at 11 am, 1, 3, 5 pm. Coloring pages will also be available for children while supplies last. Whether...

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