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Mud Day

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Did you know there was such a thing as International Mud Day? It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal. Now, people worldwide use this day to...

Free
Event Series Millennium Art Festival

Millennium Art Festival

Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United States

This top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried...

Free

Science Saturday: Animal Encounters

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

Fur, feathers, or scales? Explore the many wonders of animal adaptations while getting up-close views of live animals with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. For children ages 5 and older...

Free
Event Series Cicada Program

Cicada Program

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

Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June...

Included in general admission

Touch-A-Truck

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, IL, United States

Join us at Thorndale Park for an exciting β€œTouch-A-Truck” event! Explore and climb aboard your favorite vehicles while mingling with your hometown heroes. It promises to be a memorable day...

Free

Eric Carle Celebration

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Join us in the colorful celebration of Eric Carle - the beloved author, Illustrator, the creative genius! A day full of fun to encourage creativity and learning with handson activities,...

Free

Nature Obstacle Course

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West 26th Street, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.

Free

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