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Event Series Juniper Junction

Juniper Junction

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Visit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23, to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than standard model railroading. Also called “garden railroads,” large-scale model railroads offer a captivating landscape for viewers of all ages...

Included in general admission
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
Event Series Play and Learn

Play and Learn

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join us for a bilingual English/Spanish story time, music, crafts, and play-based learning. For ages 2-5 with an adult.

Free

African Folktales

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

We welcome Bright Star Theatre to the Des Plaines Library to perform their show African Folktales! Best for children in grades Pre-K - 5th. "From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in...

Free
Event Series Puzzle Race

Puzzle Race

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Think you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of up to four over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Note: If registering with fewer than 4 members, we may place...

Free

Hugs and Snuggles – Family Story Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Register as a family for stories and a craft featuring hearts. Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome to attend.

Free
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