Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
The Winfield Public Library and Cantigny Park invite you to Storytime in the Gardens! Join library staff this summer for special readings with hands-on activities and great stories. Participants will receive a craft kit, while supplies last. Recommended for children birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult). Attendees should meet library staff at the...
Stomp on down to the Library for the fiercest tea party ever! We’ll have dinosaur stories, songs, and surprises. Wear your fanciest or most ferocious attire.
From 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.
If you are looking for some magical and mystical fun then check out our very own unicorn party! We'll play games, craft, dance, and have some magical unicorn surprises. Register each child who will participate.
Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 6 and up. Cardboard, blocks, giant building bricks, and more! We’ll have the supplies, you bring the imagination. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create.
Enjoy 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
Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at...
Join us for a fun, hands-on family program featuring reptiles and insects from all over the world!
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