Play and Learn
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us for a bilingual English/Spanish story time, music, crafts, and play-based learning. For ages 2-5 with an adult.
Free
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Events Calendar
African Folktales
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesWe welcome Bright Star Theatre to the Des Plaines Library to perform their show African Folktales! Best for children in grades Pre-K - 5th. "From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond โ join a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in...
Free
Puzzle Race
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesThink you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of up to four over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Note: If registering with fewer than 4 members, we may place...
Free
Hugs and Snuggles – Family Story Night
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesRegister as a family for stories and a craft featuring hearts. Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome to attend.
Free
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSelf-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
Free
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creaturesโ all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, youโll need more...
Free
Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Day
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....
Free
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