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Event Series Robot Block Party

Robot Block Party

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate National Robotics Week with our Robot Block Party featuring cool 'bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics groups. Learn what they can do and how they do it—and discover how robots are increasingly becoming part of everyday life. All activities are included in Museum Entry. Features and schedules for Robot Block Party will be...

Included in general admission

Family Friday

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Wrap up Week of the Young Child with a storytime and self-guided activities that celebrate children’s first teachers: their families! Learn ways to engage and support our youngest learners, laying the foundation for their future success.

Free

Child Safety Kits with Darien Police Department

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

Pick up a new Child ID safety kit and talk to an officer from the Darien Police Department. These kits provide crucial information that parents can hand over if officers ever need to respond to a missing child report.

Free

Ninja Storytime

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join a real Ninja Squad Coach as they read a great story, then jump, roll, balance and PLAY like a NINJA! Perfect for kids 2-5 years with a grown up buddy as a guardian. Registration required.

Free

Polish Storytime

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

Join us for songs, stories, and activities in both Polish and English.

Free
Event Series Touch a Tractor

Touch a Tractor

Kane County Farm Bureau 2N710 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL, United States

An OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings farm to the city. The KCFB FOUNDATION welcomes urban & suburban neighbors to see antique tractors and modern farming equipment, enjoy hands-on activities, see farm animals & more.

$5

Mt. Melas Adventure Run

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Test Your Limits and Conquer Your Obstacles—1.5 Mile Run Featuring hill elevation and both grass/concrete terrain. Run, Climb, Jump, Push, Pull and Crawl Your Way to the Finish Line.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs.

$35 – $50

Fishing Derby

Papoose Lake 9823-10357 W 123rd St, Palos Park, IL, United States

Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies

Free

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