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Craft Supply Swap

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join us for a craft supply swap at the library! Donate items January 11-19 and receive a 1 p.m. early entry ticket to the event! Doors open to the public from 2-4 p.m. How it works: New or gently used craft supplies donations will be accepted starting Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, January 19 at...

Free

African Folktales for Kids

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Bright Star Theatre presents a variety of characters from a wide range of cultures in stories that celebrate the various folk tale traditions from the continent of Africa. Recommended for preschool through 5th grade. Caregiver required.

Free
Event Series Bone Appétit

Bone Appétit

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.

Free

Snowflake Science with Peck Park Farm

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

Join us for a visit from the naturalists at Peck Park Farm as they teach us all about the science behind snowflakes! We will take a closer look at the many shapes and patterns snowflakes can take and investigate how they form.

Free

South Asian Perspective Workshop

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Join us for a fun and creative activity inspired by the art of Grishma Shah, a painter who shares her story through her paintings. Grishma’s art explores how we see beauty, disability, and different identities. In this program, we’ll think about how our bodies change, what beauty means to us, and talk about how we...

Free

Fantastic Face Painting

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Have you tried your hand at painting? Is regular canvas just too boring? Then it's time to join Carla Cardona-Tapia from Three Stories Bookstore & More for an exciting face painting class.

Free

Sokol Spirit Pancake Breakfast

Sokol Spirit 3909 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield, United States

All you can eat pancakes from 7:30am - 11:00am. $10/adults, $5/kids (12 and under). Flapjack Tournament immediately following breakfast. We look forward to seeing you there!

$5 – $10

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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