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Heart Storycraft

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

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Love is in the air at this Valentine's Day story and craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.  

Free

A Play Date with Elmo

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Activities include a visit from Elmo, story time with Elmo, a snack, craft, and a bounce house!

$12 – $13

Winter Exploration Day

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more.

Free
Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We'll have a pop-up cafe, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we'll be...

One Book, One Community Kickoff

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

Join us for our 3rd annual One Book, One Community event. Participate in our community art project, pick up your book, and join the reading adventure! Our third annual One Book, One Community event kicks off on Feb. 10, 2024! Stop in to pick up your free copy of our book selection, You Are Here...

Free

Lunar New Year

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with activities themed around the Asian holiday, including craft activities, delicious snacks, a Lunar New Year storytime, and more! Registration required for Storytimes.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Super Saturday

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

Warm up your morning with an energizing interactive concert from Grammy-nominated artists Wendy and DB. Listen and dance to songs about science, nature and more from this singing/songwriting team. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. For families.

Free

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