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Sunset Pool (Geneva) 710 Western Avenue, Geneva

Wednesday, June 21 - National Selfie Day - Take a selfie and Tag @Genevaparkdistrict on Instagram or Facebook and get a free soft-served ice cream when you show it to concessions staff. Sunday, July 16 l 5:00-7:00pm - National Ice Cream Day - Free soft served ice cream, while supplies last Tuesday, July 25 l...

Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special outdoor family storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th St. 0 – 5 years with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Family Storytime in Cottonwood Park

Cottonwood Park (Hoffman Estates) 2029 E Parkview Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, weather permitting. If moved indoors, pick up free tickets at our Hoffman Estates Branch 20 minutes prior to start of the program.

Free

Family Concert: Wendy and DB

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

Grammy-nominated duo Wendy & DB get everyone moving, singing, and dancing with songs that highlight inclusion, diversity, love, kindness, and family values. Drop in, bring your own blanket. BALibrary lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Rainy weather, we'll move indoors!

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in activity stations recommended for children entering kindergarten in the fall, with a participating adult Starting kindergarten is such an important and fun milestone in your family. Each session will feature activity stations based on important school skills to encourage the whole family to get ready for kindergarten!

Free

Summer Adventures for Kids – Traveling Through Time

Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at...

Free

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