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Girl Power Songs: A Children’s Show About Black Women Who Changed the World

Muse Coffee Shop 747 S Western Avenue, Chicago, United States

Calling 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

Rocket to the Moon with Mae Jemison

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Come learn about Mae Jemison, the first Black woman admitted into the space program and then make your very own rocket to the moon. Please only register children. Parents are welcome to stay, but all children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Trading Card Club

Trading Card Club

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-12. Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.

Free

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Toddler Open Play

Toddler Open Play

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Visit the Library for a playdate each month! Children and their grownups can stop by for some unstructured playtime, read books, socialize, and make new friends. Toys and refreshments will be provided.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....

Free
Event Series Brick Builders

Brick Builders

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

February is a great month for building! Come warm up and build in our new space! We will supply the LEGOs® and all you bring is your creativity! Grades K-3rd. Registration required. Limit 14.

Free

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