Pop-Ups in the Park
Victory Park (Arlington Heights) 1313 S. Harvard Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Coloring Book Day by coloring in the park! All supplies will be provided by Park District staff.
Free
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Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.
Free
Storytime on the Bookmobile
Phillips Park Zoo 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us for an "Amazing Animals" storytime, then stick around to check out books and pick up holds on the Bookmobile.
Free
Summer at the Shell
Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate music, drama, family, and the arts. June 23 — Scott Piner Magic July 7 — The Headspin Guy July 21 — Miss Make Believe August 4 — Leonardo Music August 11 — Traveling World of Reptiles
Free
Battle of the Books
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesThe Public Library Battle of the Books will be held at La Grange Library. Email childrens@lplibrary.org or teens@lplibrary.org with any questions you may have.
Free
World Cup Tape Flags
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesIt's World Cup time! Use washi tape and watercolors to make a flag of your favorite team's country.
Free
Wacky Wednesday
Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesEnjoy a super day at Smalley Pool during Wacky Wednesday, 1-4 pm! Fun and games for kids of all ages. Regular daily admission rates apply. June 14 - Superheroes June 28 - Summer Olympics July 26 - Luau August 2 - Pirates
regular admission
Nature I Spy
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesI spy with my little eye….a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our Library lawn. Bring the whole family. Register one name per family. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.
Free
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