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Touch a Tractor at Crabtree

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Interact with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain Crabtree.

Free

Craft Supply Swap

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Join us and find treasures for your next project at our craft supply swap. We will have the following categories and more: fabric, yarn, sewing notions, needlepoint, diamond art, scrapbooking supplies, beads, embellishments, art supplies, and more! Golden Ticket Holder may enter the swap at 11am. You will receive a Golden Ticket when you make...

Free

KidFest

Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL, United States

KidFest is a FREE, fun, family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. This is a FREE event located at Citizens Park. When you and your family arrive at the park, check in at one of three registration tents to get your all access wristband in order to participate in the activities. Then,...

Free

May the Fourth Be With You

West Chicago Public Library 118 W Washington Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Star Wars themed activities, games, and a visit from a special Sith guest! For families. ¡Ven a celebrar el Día de Libos de Cómic con actividades temáticas de Star Wars, juegos y una visita de un invitado especial! Para familias.

Free

Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

Clues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As you follow the clues, you’ll discover little treats, such as a Mad Hatter tea party where Alice herself will be hosting her own tea party...

$45
Event Series Mexico Fest

Mexico Fest

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Governments of Chihuahua, Nayarit, and Querétaro, Mexico Fest will feature music and dance performances from Mexican artists. Explore a one-of-a-kind mercadito experience partnered with more than 30 vendors curated by the consulate featuring handicrafts, jewelry, hats, clothing, dolls, blankets, bags, artwork and more. Participate...

Free

Polish Constitution Day Parade and Concert

Grant Park Jackson & Columbus , Chicago, IL, United States

Saturday, May 4th, 11:30 a.m. – Polish Constitution Day Parade Columbus Drive, from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street, Chicago, IL Saturday, May 4th, 2:00 p.m – Chicago Chopin Foundation Grand Constitution Day Concert Ogród Chopina; 11 St. i Michigan Ave., Grand Park:

Free

Country in the Park

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Spend a spring day at Country in the Park — part of the annual Downers Grove Historical Society’s FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more! This event is free. Petting Zoo, Games, Exhibits and Live Music!

Free

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