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Event Series Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Dress in comfy clothes, bring a comfy pillow or blanket, and join us for a movie! We'll have some snacks available and you're welcome to bring your own. Our sensory items and activities will be available to use during the movie. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Nature Discovery Days

Nature Discovery Days

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Discover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play owl games, make an owl craft, touch owl feathers, read books about owls and more! Free, drop-in program Self-guided activity stations Designed for ages 4-10...

Free

Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creaturesβ€” all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Free
Event Series Boredom Busters

Boredom Busters

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Enjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.

Free

STEM Stations

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

Flex your STEM muscles as you play, build, design, problem solve, and collaborate at each station. Grades K – 5 with a caregiver

Free

Family Movie: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Bring the family to watch Harold and the Purple Crayon on our big screen. Wigglers and wailers welcome. Enjoy popcorn and movie-friendly activities, too. Drop in. Meeting Room.

Free

The Magic of Gary Kantor

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Come watch a thrilling and entertaining magic show by Gary Kantor. Gary's magic has been enjoyed by over 500,000 children. This show is packed with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and a variety of hilarious tricks that will have the children rolling on the floor with laughter. The show is appropriate for all ages (even the...

Free
Event Series Fantastical Fall Forest

Fantastical Fall Forest

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

You're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!

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