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Touch a Truck

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard, 60148

This FREE event is perfect for families to play outside, meet with local businesses, and Touch a Truck! Children will have the opportunity to explore police cars, fire trucks, dump trucks, and so much more! Don’t forget to check out the Kid’s Corner for fun games and activities, too! NEW! Join us from 9:30-10:30 am...

Free

National Coloring Day

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Celebrate National Coloring Day with the Kids Landing staff at GPLD! Join the Kids Landing staff and celebrate National Coloring Day! We will have coloring sheets available for all ages and for those who like to add color to their life.

Free

Dinosaur Discoveries with T-Rexplorers

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Kids can get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a dinosaur dig in this program presented by an experienced dinosaur fossil hunter! They’ll also have the opportunity to touch a dinosaur bone! The program begins at 10:00 a.m., but folks can visit T-Rex Ranger in the parking lot beforehand, beginning at 9:45am!...

Bark in the Park

Rolling Meadows High School 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Let the dogs out at Bark in the Park! We will have an agility course, doggie pool, ball pit, photo booth and dog-friendly goodies while supplies last. This is a FREE, drop-in event, but we ask that all attendees bring a new/unopened item or monetary donation for a local shelter. Items can include toys, treats,...

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Pioneer Park (Arlington Heights) 500 S Fernandez Avenue, Arlington Heights

This FREE event is for families to play outside, meet with local businesses and Touch-A-Truck. It’s the perfect opportunity for your child to see trucks and other vehicles up close. Children are able to interact with vehicles in all shapes and sizes. This event will be sensory friendly from 10-10:45AM. During this time, there will...

Free

Kids Expo

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

Fire trucks, trucks, police cars, and much more!    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Archaeology Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.

Free

Fire Department Open House

Randhurst Village 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Meet the Mount Prospect Fire Department at their annual Open House! All residents are welcome to enjoy a fun afternoon full of giveaways, games and treats! Special activities include a kid’s fire pole, a kid’s combat challenge, an emergency management display, fire safety and preparedness programs, and special team demonstrations. Admission is free.   For...

Free

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