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Event Series Family SnackChat

Family SnackChat

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

Savor a peaceful moment before the hectic school schedule begins by trying some easy (and tasty) recipes together. You'll make and eat fruit kebabs, microwave mug pizzas, and finish off with a sweet treat. Come hungry! Please note listed ingredients below; when you register, indicate any food allergies. Microwave mug pizzas: all-purpose white flour, milk,...

Free
Event Series Tuesday Night Markets

Tuesday Night Markets

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us every Tuesday night from 4pm - 8pm in the Fox Yard of Fox Valley. - Over 40 vendors, artisans, bakeries, fresh farm vegetables - Food trucks and beer tent - Live music every event night from 6pm - 8pm - Kid activities, balloons, face painting and bounce house Location: Fox Yard - the...

Free

Falcon Park Fiesta

Falcon Park (Arlington Heights) S Goebbert Road and Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library and the Mount Prospect Public Library. Join your two area libraries for stories, music and more back-to-school fun at Falcon Park. S Goebbert Road & Falcon Drive. For all ages.

Free
Event Series Meet up for Monarchs

Meet up for Monarchs

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

Do you want to play in the dirt? Meet us outside the library for some time in the gardens. We are improving our library gardens for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies.

Free
Event Series Stories Under the Stars

Stories Under the Stars

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop in for an evening story time in the Terrace Garden for stories, music and movement under the stars! In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.

Free

German Storytime

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

For ages 6 and younger with their families. We're partnering with Wochenendschule der Donauschwaben to host a dual-language storytime in German and English, where we'll explore the German language and culture. Join us for stories, songs, and activities. No registration needed.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Cops and Bobber

Cops and Bobber

Various Locations IL, United States

Come have fun and fish with officers from the Forest Preserve District and Bartlett. Ages 15 and under, no registration or fishing licenses required. Questions? Call the Forest Preserve District Law Enforcement department at 630-933-7689. Jul 19: Pratt's Wayne Woods Forest Preserve August 16: Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve

Free

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