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Wild Card – New Year Party

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

We know New Year’s Eve has passed, but celebrate the beginning of 2023 with some games, crafts, snacks, and another countdown! Grades K-3. Limit 12. Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free
Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free

Mammals and More Animal Encounter

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

How much can a sloth eat in a day? And what does an armadillo sound like? Join our special guests from the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about some of the most unique animals in the world and get up close with a sloth, an armadillo, and more! A portion of the proceeds goes...

$7 – $20

Interactive Movie: Lightyear

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

Join us for an interactive screening of the film "Lightyear." We'll give you props to use to react throughout the movie and a guided script to aid in participation. Costumes are strongly encouraged!

Event Series Dive In Movie: Frozen

Dive In Movie: Frozen

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Water slides, splash zones, zero entry pool, movie, glow sticks and more! Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. All entering the pool area must have a paid ticket. 

$15 – $17

Tots Trivia Walk

Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United States

In celebration of National Trivia Day, kids and families can walk a short, looped trail while answering animal trivia questions. Prize awarded after completing the trail. Grove 7.

Free

Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about β€œsick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

$5

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