Get ready to welcome spring and let the good times bloom with the City of West Chicago's annual Blooming Fest event. Downtown West Chicago will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the new season as part of the City’s annual spring celebration on Saturday, May 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....
Join us for a drop-in family craft activity in the library's garden. Decorate your own flowerpot while The Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Plant Sale at this time as well.
Stop by during the Gardening Expo to paint a terracotta plant pot. Then grab a planting kit on your way out to make use of your new pot! This family program is designed for adults to paint alongside their children. This program does not require registration.
Interested in meeting LGBTQ+ families in the area? Want to build a welcoming community for your little one(s) and your family? Join us for some fun at the park!
Calling all skill levels to join us for a Free Fishing Derby! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never picked up a pole, enjoy a morning of fishing followed by a grilled lunch, prizes and more! Join us to connect with nature and gain experience fishing in a fun and relaxed setting at Jericho...
In partnership with Chicagoland Foster Care Collective, prospective foster parents and their friends can learn about becoming a foster parent and enjoy food, raffles and activities.
Back Home: Polish Chicago opens today! Through the lens of Chicago’s Polish communities, the exhibition follows the journeys immigrants have taken to get to the city, explores the ways they have established themselves in its neighborhoods, and examines the duality of feeling a deep connection to two places at once. Join us for a Family...
Argonne National Laboratory, located just 25 miles west of Chicago, is one of the world’s leading scientific research laboratories. And for one day only, it’s open to the public. At Argonne’s Open House you can spend the day thinking and acting like a scientist and discover how science can answer the biggest questions facing humanity....
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