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  • Indoor Snowball Fight

    Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

    Play in the "snow". Registration required.

    Free
  • Movie Night

    Barry Recreational Center 7128 Barry St, Rosemont, United States

    Bring a pillow and blanket for a family-friendly movie.

    Free
  • Community Cares

    DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

    Families can team up with local organizations to give back through hands-on activities.

    Included in general admission
  • Drop In Craft: DIY Origami

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

    Get creative at the library.

    Free
  • Family Explorers: Squirrels

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

    Learn all about squirrels at this drop-in programming.

    Free
  • STEAM Saturdays

    STEAM Saturdays

    Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

    Visit the library for special, investigative programming.

    Free
  • Adaptive Storytime

    Adaptive Storytime

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

    A storytime specially designed for children with special needs.

    Free
  • Princess Storytime with Belle – FULL

    Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United States

    Meet and greet your favorite princess at storytime. Register in advance.

    Free
  • Dolly Parton Imagination Library Party

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

    Celebrate Dolly Parton's birthday with special programming.

    Free
  • We See Color Party

    Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

    Celebrate diversity and community with this family-friendly, open-house program featuring crafts, sensory play, community art, and high-energy hip-hop dancing.

    Free
  • Preschool and Enrichment Fair

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

    Learn about local preschool options.

    Free
  • Kids Science Labs

    Kids Science Labs

    Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

    Interactive science experiments featuring hands-on activities like Galaxy Slime, dry ice experiments, and light spectrum exploration with take-home space vision goggles. Included in general admission.

    Included in general admission
  • 4th Annual Art & Craft Supply Swap

    Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

    Visit the library to swap for new (to you) craft items.

    Free
  • Spark’s Snow Day

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

    Enjoy the puppet show at the library.

    Free
  • All About Fire

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

    Learn fire safety, then put your skills to the test.

    Free
  • Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats

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

    Discover what a habitat is and which animals live there by creating your own miniature habitat inside an Altoids tin. Registration required.

    Free
  • Lego Club

    Lego Club

    Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

    Get creative with LEGOs at the library.

    Free
  • Tiny Great Performances

    Tiny Great Performances

    DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

    DuPage Children's Museum hosts special performances and programs on select Saturday mornings.

    Included in general admission
  • Winterfest

    Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Join the festive wintertime fun with the Bolingbrook Park District.

    Free
  • Winter Wonderland

    Winter Wonderland

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join nature educators to explore Play & Grow Garden, play and build with natural materials, and learn how to use tools safely! We will also be staying warm with our...

    Included in general admission
  • Bone Appétit

    Bone Appétit

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

    Learn about feeding time with the museum's animals.

    Free
  • Saturday Crafternoon: Mini Seasonal Canvases

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

    Get creative at the library. Tickets distributed 30 minutes prior to programming.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

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

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Arctic Ninja Adventure

    Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

    Register in advance for a winter-themed fitness session.

    $35
  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

    Make lanterns, kites and masks at this festive event. Participation is free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase.

    Free
  • Free Yoga Day

    Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

    Bring your yoga mat and towel.

    Free
  • $5.29 Family Day

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

    Register in advance for a day of finance fun.

    $5.29
  • Sensory Friendly Open House

    Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United States

    Explore the library in a quieter setting.

    Free
  • Budding Botanists

    Budding Botanists

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Stop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.

    Free
  • Wild Cards

    Wild Cards

    Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United States

    Learn new card games at this special program for grades 3-5.

    Free
  • Winterfest

    Chevy Chase Country Club 1000 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, United States

    Enjoy crafts, cocoa, and more at this fun-filled event.

    $2
  • Brick Book Day

    Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Explore new LEGO book releases and enjoy brick-building fun.

    Free
  • LEGO Club

    LEGO Club

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

    Put your LEGO-building skills to the test.

    Free
  • Everyone at Play

    Everyone at Play

    Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, United States

    Through its free “Everyone at Play” program, the Museum partners with community groups to welcome families with special needs during select afternoons when the museum is closed to the public, providing a calm and supportive space for exploration and play.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

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

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free

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