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Stories by the Fire

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Cozy up around a fire in the Trader’s Cabin to listen to stories from Illinois Country: French folktales, Potawatomi legends and more! After the storyteller is finished, enjoy the warmth of the flames, the company of others and a tasty treat.

Free

Royal Ball Family Dance

Administrative Building (Forest Park) 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL, United States

Hear ye, hear ye! Kings & Queens, Princes & Princesses, this day has been declared a special day in honor of you!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

$25 – $30

DuPage Area Moms Children’s Clothing and Toy Resales

First United Methodist Church (Glen Ellyn) 424 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Spring 2023 Resale will be in a new location. We will be at First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn, 424 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Shoppers will find gently used seasonal children and teen clothing, shoes, toys, games, books, movies, baby gear and more! Our Spring/Summer Resale will have ONLINE Shopping Feb 21-25,...

Annual Children’s Literature Breakfast

Boback's Signature Events 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, IL, United States

Join us for a morning of KidLit book love while listening to our featured speakers and enjoying breakfast with a local author at every table! A full buffet breakfast (including the highly-requested BACON!), with opportunities to chat with an authors & illustrators Raffles*, goodie bags, book talks on the latest in children's literature A pop-up...

$65
Event Series Art and Market Aurora

Art and Market Aurora

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Shop an indoor, highly curated local makers market hosted and organized by Aurora Downtown. The market features the best local makers, bakers, artists, and artisans in the valley.

Event Series Creativity Fest

Creativity Fest

Riverside Arts Center 32 E. Quincy Street, Riverside, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Head over to Riverside Arts Center this Saturday 2/18 and every Saturday in February from 10 AM to 2PM. Creativity Fest Workshops: Featuring themes of love and care and Black History Month. ALL ARE WELCOME! Fun for all ages. Join us. Creativity Fest is an Open House Family Day Format. Creative projects...

$10
Event Series Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days

Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. Activities may include: Shelter and fort building Making snowmen, snow angels, and playing with snow paint A pine...

Free

Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about β€œsick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

$5

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