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Event Series Nature Storytime and Craft

Nature Storytime and Craft

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the season. Twenty name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. For age 2-6 and their grownups.

Free
Event Series Farm Life in Winter

Farm Life in Winter

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

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

$5

National Trading Card Day

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating National Trading Card Day by learning to play PokΓ©mon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more with our expert staff gamers in this event geared toward younger teens and kids ages 8 and up. Snacks, introductory decks, and individualized instruction will be provided. Space for open gaming is also available.

Free

Soul Singalong with Bill Brickey

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

Join Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artist, performer, composer, and producer Bill Brickey for an interactive musical celebration of Black History Month, Chicago, soul music's rhythm and melodies, and the freedom of mind, body, and soul. This joyful gathering, which encourages plenty of moving and grooving, also is held in tribute to all...

Free
Event Series Pajama Party at Jo’s Footwork Studio

Pajama Party at Jo’s Footwork Studio

Jo’s Footwork Studio is delighted to offer our popular Pajama Parties! You must register online at www.josfootworkstudio.com to save your spot. Registrations WILL NOT be taken in the office. You may register for all parties now! FRIDAY PJ PARTIES! -October 21st 2022- -December 2nd 2022- -February 24th 2023- -April 21st 2023- $25 per child Supporting...

$25

Nerf Wars

La Grange Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Come out and engage in some friendly competition during our Nerf Wars Event! This event will consist of various team building games and a period of free play. Participants must bring their own Nerf gun with their name on it. Nerf guns must use regular size bullets, NOT Mega bullets. Cost is $10 per participant...

$10

Mommy-Son Date Night

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

Get ready for an extra SUPER time! Be ready to put your SUPERhero skills to the test while avoiding SUPER villains and obstacles along the way. Come dressed in your favorite SUPER gear, get ready for some SUPER games, SUPER prizes, SUPER snacks and SUPER fun! Mom and son duos are encouraged to coordinate with...

$42 – $52

Mother Son Dance

Courtyard Banquets 3S200 Illinois Route 59, Warrenville, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Dance the night away to live DJ music at our Disco Rodeo Mother Son Dance! Buffet includes: Chicken, chicken nuggets, pasta, green salad, fries, dessert and beverages.   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.

$45 – $50

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