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Preschool Open House

Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Welcome to our Preschool! We believe that children learn best through play. Our experienced staff guides children through weekly emergent topics, providing rich, process-based activities for them to explore. Our smaller classroom sizes and positive school culture inspires children to build a confident, compassionate and curious spirit. Children practice their early literacy skills using the...

Free

Chocolate Walk

Downtown Oswego IL, United States

Join the Oswego Downtown Association in downtown Oswego. 

$30

Illinois Reads Book Festival

Westmont High School 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont, United States

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Illinois Reading Council will host the Illinois Reads Book Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont, Illinois. Plan now to bring your families, students, and all book lovers to this fun and free event. Many authors will be present. Bring your...

Free

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 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Ice-A-Palooza

Central Athletic Complex 500 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Ice-A-Palooza is a free outdoor event featuring skating, entertainment, food truck, character visits and more!

Free

The Amazing Puzzle Race

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

Gather a team and sign up for our Great Puzzle Race! Teams of up to 5 people are invited to register and complete at 500 piece puzzle. The fastest team receives a prize! RULES TO REGSITER: We will have room for up to 10 teams, up to 5 people each. When registering, register your Team...

Free

Winterfest Pop-Up Event

Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

Enjoy old fashioned fun in the snow with outdoor games, music, and a warm fire pit on the patio. Inside the Nature Center, make a winter-themed nature craft! All ages welcome! Admission is FREE. No registration required.

Free

Winterfest

Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Winterfest is still happening! We’re moving the fun INDOORS! Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned family fun! The fun includes: Spin art Snowball slingshot Iceless curling Family obstacle course Giant games Archery Family photo station Hockey slap shot Family crafts Parent/Tot gymnastics Ninja obstacle course Snowball fights Fountaindale Public Library sponsored activities including...

Free

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