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Event Series Juniper Junction

Juniper Junction

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Visit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23, to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretumโ€™s Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than standard model railroading. Also called โ€œgarden railroads,โ€ large-scale model railroads offer a captivating landscape for viewers of all ages...

Included in general admission
Event Series Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening

Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Aurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16. According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. The screener is meant for early detection of the following eye disorders but not...

Free

Big Blue Block Reading Forts

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

It's the last weekend of Winter Reading! Celebrate the end of your reading adventure by building a fort to read in! Drop in anytime to play and read.

Free

The Big Balloon Show with Smarty Pants

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

Prepare to be amazed and entertained by this one-of-a-kind show featuring magic, all-ages comedy, interactive storytelling and of course, Smartyโ€™s award-winning, larger than life balloon props. Tickets available at the Children's Services desk beginning Saturday, February 8.

Free
Event Series Lowe’s Kidsโ€™ Workshops

Lowe’s Kidsโ€™ Workshops

Lowes (check your local store) IL, United States

Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am โ€“ 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition โ€“ attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...

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 Brick Builders

Brick Builders

Various Locations IL, United States

Join us for a fun-filled session of building and creating with our Library-supplied LEGOยฎ bricks. While we may offer exciting themes or challenges, your ingenuity and creativity are always encouraged to design something entirely your own. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.

Free

Rocks and Fossils with Peck Park Farm

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

Join us for an exploration into the difference and similarities of rocks and fossils with Peck Park Farm! How do we know so much about Earthโ€™s past? Scientists use rocks and fossils to discover what life was like on Earth millions of years ago! Together we will study rocks and fossils to discover what they...

Free
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