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Old Naperville Day Block Party

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Proclaimed by Naperville City Council and Mayor Steve Chirico, Old Naperville Day is an annual block party celebrating the friends, family, and neighbors who make up one of the best communities in the nation! Celebrating each August on W Chicago Ave in front of Naperville's iconic tavern The Lantern, guests enjoy live music, delicious food...

Back to School

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebration will include: Storytelling Music Arts & Crafts Face Painting Back to School Gif

$5
Event Series Crafting with CAE

Crafting with CAE

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.

Free

Back to School Supply Drive

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

School District 54 welcomes your support with donations of school supplies to help students thrive this year. Please join us at Woodfield Mall to donate new school supplies to District 54 with donations to benefit John Muir Elementary School. Join us for a fun event with music, activities, and a photobooth! *Please call the Management...

Free

Mid-Kids Graphic Novel Meet Up

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1–6. Drop by the library to talk about some of your favorite graphic novels and enjoy some snacks with friends. Our Youth & Teen Resource Services Librarian highlights some of our new titles if you're looking for your next favorite graphic novel.

Free

Pond Safari

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Along the pond’s edge is vegetation, leaves and good old muck. It makes the perfect habitat for aquatic insects, tadpoles, crayfish and more! Join a naturalist to discover what lies beneath the surface of the ponds at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm. We will arm you with nets and teach you what to look for so...

Free

Studio 60056: Back-to-School Edition

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

Decorate a folder and pencil to start the new school year with style! We'll provide an idea and supplies; then you create your own masterpiece!  No registration necessary. While supplies last. For ages 3-12 with an adult. 

Free

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