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Sensory Saturday

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

This accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children with disabilities and their families! We will have several sensory stations to explore and enjoy together. Recommended age: 3-7 years with a caregiver

Free

Bonne AnnΓ©e: A New Year Celebration!

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Celebrate like it’s 1759! Ring in the new year French-Canadian fur trader style with stories, games and activities of Illinois Country. Enjoy a warm drink and king’s cake while listening to fiddle music around a toasty fire. Make a vintage French craft to take home as a keepsake of this family-friendly event and the Bonne...

Free

Puzzle Races

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Bring your families and your friends to form teams up to 6 people and go against other teams in a race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. You will have two hours to complete the puzzle.

Free

After Hours Nerf Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

We will meet in the Program Room at 4:45pm. All participants must be in the building before 5pm to participate. There will be no late entry. Pick-up will be at 6:30 at the north entrance by the parking lot as the library will be locked for the evening. Please meet your child there. Safety glasses...

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 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Hour

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

We open an hour early on the first Sunday of the month for an adapted, accessible and sensory-friendly Library experience for all. The Children's Department environment will be adjusted and sensory supports and activities will be available. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Free

Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Enjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided hunt for signs of animals and plant life on your Scavenger Hunt List, followed by snacks and relaxing around a campfire. Family program.

Free

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