Super Simple Origami
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United StatesMake cool origami animals! Turn a simple piece of paper into an awesome creation!
Free
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Eras Celebration
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesSpend a night celebrating all things Taylor Swift! Travel through the eras with games, trivia, crafts, snacks, and, of course, music! Let the games begin with Taylor-themed challenges. Can you recognize songs from the first note played? Are you enough of a mastermind to beat our brain teasers? Make the friendship bracelets, the paper rings,...
Free
Black Excellence Scavenger Hunt
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore Children’s Services in this scavenger hunt featuring past, present and future generations of Black excellence.
Free
Black Inventors Scavenger Hunt
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt around the Library! This STEAM-focused (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) scavenger hunt will teach participants about achievements of Black pioneers and inventors as they search for related images hidden around the Library. The scavenger hunt runs from Feb. 23 - Feb. 29.
Free
Black Creativity Career Showcase
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn celebration of Black Creativity, kids and families can talk with African American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening right here in our city. This is an opportunity to learn from experts during dynamic demonstrations, hands-on activities and one-on-one conversations. Discover how to turn your passions into a career! Professionals will be stationed...
Included in general admission
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Cherry Hill Woods S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos Park, Il, United StatesCheck out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the snow!
Free
Engineering Fest
Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, United StatesOn Saturday, February 24, drop by Willis Tower anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Engineering Fest! Activities are geared toward youth ages 8-12, but the whole family is welcome to join. The theme for this year’s festival is Building Tall, showcasing how engineers innovate solutions that provide communities with effective transportation networks, lead...
Free
LEGO Trains
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesExplore a sprawling display of imaginative landscapes built of LEGO® bricks featuring small trains running through LEGO city streets, between skyscrapers, and into dreamlike scenes populated by mythological creatures. Fun for kids and fascinating for adults, this miniature world is sure to inspire and delight. In partnership with the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club, LEGO...
Included in general admission
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