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Victorian Valentines

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop. Free event, suggested donation of $3/participant.   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...

Free

Babysitting Workshop

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join Early Childhood Educator Sara Consdorf and GHS students at hands-on learning stations for those looking to build their childcare skills.

Free

Winter Fest

Sunset Knoll Recreation Center 820 S. Finley, Lombard, IL

Don’t let cabin fever give your family the winter blues. Enjoy a FREE afternoon of frozen winter fun! Be sure to bundle up because this indoor/outdoor event is full of hot chocolate, games, crafts, winter demonstrations like dog sledding and ice carving, visits from special guests and more!

Free
Event Series Old Time Barn Dance

Old Time Barn Dance

Two-Way Street Coffee House 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, United States

Enjoy a fun-filled time of music and dancing for the entire family. Hosted by Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two-Way Street Coffee House. The Plank Road String Band will provide lively music and a caller will walk you through all the dances. No Experience Necessary! Come by for some good ol' fun! Admission is...

$10

Indoor Motor Play: Caregiver Workshop and Play Session

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Working together, the Collaboration for Early Childhood and Wonder Works offer FREE parent and caregiver education opportunities along with play sessions for their little ones. The February workshop topic is: Indoor Motor Play. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sunday February 4, 2024, 8:30-10:00 a.m. – workshop is from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. but the...

Free

Lunar New Year

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with art and activities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

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

Victorian Valentine’s Workshop

Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Love is in the air! Visit the museum to create a Valentine just in time for the holiday. All materials will be provided. At 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., learn about the origin of Valentine’s cards and the popular Vinegar Valentine’s, the not so sweet sister to traditional cards. All ages welcome.   For information...

$4

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