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Meet Her: Mari Copeny

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

This year's Meet Her! event presents a clean water activist. Most well-known as "Little Miss Flint," Mari Copeny will be speaking at MSI! At the age of 8, Mari wrote to President Obama challenging him to visit Flint, Michigan, drawing the country's attention to Flint's water crisis. Mari is now 16 and continues to fight...

Included in general admission
Event Series Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Looking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale. You can also buy a reusable Friends tote bag full of materials for $5!

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free

Family Event: Black History Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Did you know that the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to Chicago and the Bronzeville neighborhood? Come celebrate the history and contributions of this vital third of our city’s population through activities that center on this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Fun for all ages! Included with general...

Included in general admission

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! This family-friendly event will include games, activities, crafts, cosplay runway, virtual reality, a scavenger hunt, trivia, and more.

Free

Fandom Fest

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

Calling all Jedi, Whovians, Avengers, Trekkies, heroes and villains of all ages - BALibrary Fandom Fest is back! Join us as we celebrate all things fandom with an artist alley, cosplayers galore, epic photo ops, cool crafts, and live music! Get a free airbrush tattoo and join in on our passport challenge. Come in cosplay...

Free
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free

Black History Month Celebration

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.

Free

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