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Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join in the fun this year! The Annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove will be held January 31st-February 2nd, 2025. The Ice Festival will be a weekend of outdoor fun! Donโ€™t miss the return of the Friday Night ice carving demonstration on Friday evening, 5:30-7:30pm at the corner of Main and Curtiss. Enjoy live ice...

Free

Groundhog Day

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.

Free

LEGOยฎ Club

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

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8. Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Libraryโ€™s large collection of LEGOยฎ bricks.

Free

Lego Challenge

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family's creation will be displayed in the library for all to see. Supplies are limited.  

Free

Developmental Speech Language Playgroup with Assential Therapies

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

This developmental playgroup, led by a certified speech-language pathologist from Assential Therapies in Park Ridge, will use playtime to promote language development and social skills in a supportive setting. Drop in.

Free

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for...

Free
Event Series New Parent Support Group

New Parent Support Group

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Join our New Parent Support Group. This group provides a welcoming space for new parents to connect, share experiences, and find support during the early months of parenthood. Each monthly session, led by licensed social worker Toria (Tori) Shaw Morawski, MSW, LSW, IICDP, FNAP, covers topics like self-care, resilience, and local resources. Gain practical tips,...

Free

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