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Storytime and Picnic

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West 26th Street, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Off site program located at Twenty- Sixth Street Woods- West (26th St., east of S. 25th Ave.) Listen to a nature- themed book read aloud to kids and families, followed by an activity. Stay after for a picnic on your own. In partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Meet at Grove 2. Ages...

Free
Event Series Picnic on the Riverwalk

Picnic on the Riverwalk

Amphitheater on the Riverwalk SE Corner of Jackson & Eagle St, Naperville, IL, United States

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event of inclement weather or a heat index above 95 degrees, this program will be moved indoors to the Nichols Community Room.

Free

Jeanie B! Concert

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

Jeanie B! performs her original music encouraging audience participation with singing and dancing while building literacy skills. Space is limited.

Free

Amazing Adventures at Annerino

Central Park (Bolingbrook) 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join our outreach staff and the Bookmobile this summer for a variety of programs, stories, and games. Free drop-ins, no tickets necessary, all ages welcome. June 5 - Mess Fest June 12 - Super Stolie Guacamole June 19 - Polar Party and Stuffed Animal Field Trip June 26 - Summer Sketchbooks July 3 - Puppet...

Free

Murtle the Turtle’s Birthday Party

South Park Wading Pool 833 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Join us for the South Park Turtle’s birthday party celebration! Enjoy refreshments and fun prizes in honor of Murtle’s birthday. Aquatic events are open to all ages! Regular pool admission fees apply.

Included in general admission

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Local Children’s Author, Markedia Alston

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session hosted by local children's book author, Markedia Alston. During this interactive read aloud, Alston will be reading her book, The Boohoo Boohoo...

Included in general admission
Event Series Kids Klub

Kids Klub

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Join us this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children's shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to our back patio/grass area. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Concession stand will open at 11:30am. June...

Free

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