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Sensory Explorers

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

Your little artist will have tons of fun making messy art you can take home! Sensory play sparks creativity, builds problem-solving skills and language development, and more! Please come dressed to make a mess. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate.

Free

Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Free admission on the First Friday of each month during A Love Supreme (Jan. 20 - April 28) thanks to our exhibition sponsors and museum patrons.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free

Musical Babies: Bouncing Into Spring

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Spring is coming! Join us for a morning of bouncy music activities for babies and their caregivers.

Free

Storytelling Through Dance: Don Quixote

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Join the Salt Creek Ballet as we explore the adventures of Don Quixote! Participants will read this fantastic tale and then β€œfight” evil giants and invading armies through basic ballet steps and movements. A company member will end our time together with a sneak preview of their spring performance. Ages 4-9 years with a caregiver.

Free

Family and Friends of Maple Trees

North Park Village Nature Center Park 5801 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago, United States

Come learn all about maple trees, their stories, and maple syrup. During this program we’ll hike out to observe maple trees, participate in activities that build empathy for trees, and learn how maple syrup is made. Free entry, no registration required. All ages welcome.

Free

Elsa’s 2nd Birthday Celebration

Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL, United States

We will sing to Elsa at 12pm. After, guests will receive a sweet treat! Animal barns, hayrack rides, concessions.

$9

Dino Day

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BINGO  Drop-in and have fun with fossils and hands-on activities! See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaurs, and make your very own fossil imprint to take home! β€œSay BONES,” a fossil-full version of the classic Bingo, will be offered throughout the day. A living history portrayal of Mary...

$5 – $10

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