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Make a mini lantern and a mini piñata! We will use ping pong balls and LED tea lights to create mini lanterns you can decorate as a mummy, a jack o' lantern or your own silly/spooky creation. We will also be making personal piñatas from craft tubes and crepe paper. Hide a fun surprise inside!...
Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00
Brainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. For over 500 years, Incans have been building and rebuilding the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge that crosses a deep river gorge using woven mountain grasses. This bridge is...
Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Learn about Jovita Valdovinos, a brave Mexican woman who refused to wear skirts. Be inspired to design a pair of doll pants to use when borrowing one of our American Girl dolls! (Grades K–5)
Did you know Franklin Park was named Bee City, USA? See real bees up close! Hear from the Village of Franklin Park’s own beekeeper, Monika Suryovich, on the importance of bees in the community, and then enjoy a story and craft. This program is in partnership with the Village of Franklin Park’s Tree Preservation Board.
Experience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting. Please arrive at the beginning of your timeslot! Participants should be able to...
Do you wish you could catch 'em all? Meet up with other Pokémon fans for activities, games, and more fun! Best for children ages 8-11.
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