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Nature Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups.

Free

Winter Explorers: Toddler Style

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

Attention All Toddlers! Come to the library to explore all things WINTER! We will have sensory activities and a winter themed craft to take home.

Free

Lunar New Year with Jewel-Osco

Jewel Osco (Chicago) 1340 S Canal Street, Chicago, IL, United States

This celebration includes: Sampling and live demos Lion dance performances Live traditional music Cultural insights and activities Giveaways and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free
Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We'll have a pop-up cafe, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we'll be...

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Candy Taste Test

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

Sample various types of candy, both familiar and less well known, then log your tasting notes, guess what the candy is, and rate each one on a 5-star deliciousness scale. Discuss each candy as a group before moving on to the next flavor. All ingredients lists will be available for each candy; allergens may be...

Free

Winter Warm-Up at Bright Horizons

Various Locations IL, United States

It's time for family fun at Winter Warm-Up! On February 9th, bring your family and friends to a Bright Horizons center near you for movement and wellness activities and get to know other families in our community. This event will be held from 4:00-6:00pm. All are welcome! RSVP today.

Free

Valentine’s Day BINGO

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Bingo. Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot. Sessions from 5:30 - 6:30pm or 7:00 - 8:00pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

Free

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