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Winter Fire Building Workshop

Camp Reinberg 1801 N Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.

Free

Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover

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

Calling all astronauts and deep space explorers! From January 9 to 20, Wonder Works Childrenโ€™s Museum is blasting off to outer space! We will have activities related to outer space throughout the museum. Children can dress up as astronauts, crawl into rocket tents and pretend theyโ€™ve landed Mars. In our lunar exploration pit, children can...

Included in general admission

Toy Swap

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping them for something new-to-you! Bring in your gently used toys to the Youth Services Desk and receive a ticket for each toy you donate. Bring your tickets...

Free

Cocoa and Crafts

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Let your children's imaginations soar with a variety of crafts designed for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy delicious hot cocoa while creating together. Bring your little ones for a morning filled with crafting fun and joyful moments. Sign up is required to join the festivities! We canโ€™t wait to see the amazing creations your...

Free

Preschool Resource Fair

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For parents. Drop in to speak with representatives from area daycares, preschools, and community and extra-curricular organizations. Continue checking in for most updated list of participating organizations. Attending in person: Darien Public Schools District 61- Mark Delay Hummingbird Children's Academy Kiddie Academy (Darien) Kingswood Academy Flyers Only: Cass School District 63- Concord Center Cass School...

Free

Rock Climbing Challenge

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

Have you been curious to try the rock wall in the Annerino lobby? This is your call to action! Climbing instructors will give a short presentation about safety and technique before assisting participants ages 6 years and up on their course of choice. Climbers aged 3-5 are permitted to "boulder" only with assistance of a...

Free

Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for...

Free

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