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Ackerman Arcade Night

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Ackerman SFC is transforming into an arcade adventure for a one-night-only family event! Test your skills at games you'd find at the arcade like life-size Battleship, LED foosball, and more. Glow-in-the-dark mini golf will also be available. All attendees must register individually.

$25 – $35

Library After Dark: Mini-golf

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Bring your friends to the library for a round of mini-golf!  All ages welcome.  There will be 3 golf holes on each floor of the library.  Get out of the house and come practice your putting. All participants leave our golf course with a new book. No registration is required.

Free

Moore’s Marvelous Minis

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

A massive day of miniature marvels and movie magic. The Museum is excited to welcome Kathleen Rooney, author of From Dust to Stardust, and Alice Hargrave, Colleen Moore's granddaughter, to our day of mini marvels. We'll be celebrating Colleen Moore’s life and her Fairy Castle, with a variety of free and paid activities including: Conversation*...

Included in general admission

Toy Swap

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Our kids grow up and grow out of toys that they used to play with. If you have toys that your children are no longer using, consider swapping them for something new-to-you! Bring in your gently used toys January 22-26 to the Youth Services Desk and receive a ticket for each toy you donate. Bring...

Free

Preschool Fair

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For parents. Looking for a quality daycare or preschool in the area? Drop by to chat with representatives from local schools to find the right fit for your child.

Free

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Baby and Toddler Winter Ball

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

You’re Invited to the library's Baby and Toddler Winter Ball! Come to the library dressed in your very best to dance and play the morning away!

Free

Super Saturday: The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum

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

Boom-bah-bah-boom! Can you decipher the sounds of the drum? In this exciting and interactive storytelling performance from Mama Edie, you'll learn about many different cultures that use drums to communicate and connect. For families. Please register your family using the name of an attending adult; be sure to indicate the total number of people attending....

Free

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