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Prehistoric Play Day

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.

Free
Event Series Character Trail

Character Trail

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Princesses, superheroes, and cartoons, oh my! Follow the map and visit a variety of costumed characters in various stores throughout Downtown Wheaton. Snap a photo, collect autographs, and make memories, all in your favorite place!

Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free

Thom McNamee Memorial Dundee St. Patrick’s Day Parade

East Dundee Downtown Depot 319 N. River Street, East Dundee, United States

Celebrate the St.Patrick's Day holiday in East Dundee with a spectacular Parade & fun for the entire family, including a Kilted 5K Run!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

Elmhurst St Patricks Day Parade

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Elmhurst proudly presents its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Roads and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Various Locations IL, United States

Thanks to our friends at Two Bostons we will be hosting Photos with the Easter Bunny at their Market Meadows location at 1239 S Naper Blvd in Naperville. So come bring your furry, feathered, scaly, or shelled family members and have them meet the Easter Bunny. We will have a photographer on-site taking FREE photos...

donations accepted
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free

Spring Market

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Local vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.

Free

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