Black Excellence Scavenger Hunt
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore Childrenโs Services in this scavenger hunt featuring past, present and future generations of Black excellence.
Free
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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
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
LEGO Trains
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesExplore a sprawling display of imaginative landscapes built of LEGOยฎ 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
Meet Her: Mari Copeny
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis year's Meet Her! event presents a clean water activist. Most well-known as "Little Miss Flint," Mari Copeny will be speaking at MSI! At the age of 8, Mari wrote to President Obama challenging him to visit Flint, Michigan, drawing the country's attention to Flint's water crisis. Mari is now 16 and continues to fight...
Included in general admission
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesLooking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale. You can also buy a reusable Friends tote bag full of materials for $5!
Free
Winter Wonderland
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatoryโs Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when itโs cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...
Free
Family Event: Black History Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesDid you know that the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to Chicago and the Bronzeville neighborhood? Come celebrate the history and contributions of this vital third of our cityโs population through activities that center on this yearโs theme of โAfrican Americans and the Arts.โ Fun for all ages! Included with general...
Included in general admission
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