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Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Free family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required but at least one adult must attend with each family Available on Jan. 2- 4 & 18, 20: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, 9 am...

Free

Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

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

Drop in for fun, kid-friendly activities that help make the world a better place. Stop at one station or explore them all! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Station 1: Color because you care Send a smile! First, design a special card with markers, stickers, and decorations. Then, put the card into...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate MLK with a day of service. Join us for a litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, email kelvin.boyd@cookcountyil.gov. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

At this family-focused celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ongoing influence on the fight for civil rights in the US, enjoy hands-on engagements, musical performances, and opportunities to learn about how to become more civically engaged in your community.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to...

Free

Day of Service

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

The Day of Service honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the legacy of volunteer service. Come by to make a Card of Hope for a child in foster care. Children in foster care often feel forgotten on special occasions. Receiving a Card of Hope will bring them hope and joy. All materials will be...

Free

Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show

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

Families, join us for a blend of art, magic, and comedy to inspire creativity through reading adventures.

Free

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