Let’s celebrate spring! We’re planning a full day of fun Spring Fling activities for the whole family, at the Cantigny greenhouse, Visitors Center and in the wonderful gardens and grounds in between. Tour the greenhouse to see our beautiful flowers and plants before they ship out to the Cantigny gardens. You can chat up our...
Our first Meet Her! event presents a trailblazer in space. Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman to go to space, will be speaking at MSI! She's featured in "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, hosted the YouTube series "Netflix IRL," and recently was honored with her own Barbie. She's also an accomplished electrical engineer who worked at...
Bring Mom (or aunt, grandma, babysitter, or even your dad!) and celebrate Mother’s Day at a Fancy Nancy tea party – filled with special treats and fun crafts. Dress up fancy (optional) and take a wonderful photo together. Please register each family member who will attend.
Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances.
It’s our annual Mother's Day of Gratitude kids activity. Children can thank Mom, Grandma or the maternal figure in their lives with an original work of painted pot art and a flower.
Car Show to benefit the programs of United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services in Joliet. Accelerating trophies, 50/50 Cash raffle, event tshirts and goodie bags. Free to attend. Fee to enter your automobile. $20 pre-registration $25 day of event.
Explore nature by checking out some gear for the afternoon including field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! We’ll be on site to answer questions, give trail recommendations, provide maps and more.
Celebrate the worldwide phenomenon that is Indian Bollywood! Join us as we learn Bollywood dances from Meher Dance Company. We'll also have a craft and celebrate the culture of India!
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