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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

Candy Taste Challenge

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

Do you love candy? Challenge your taste buds and bravery as we taste test the strange and wacky flavors of Bean Boozled jelly beans.

Free

Black Inventors Scavenger Hunt

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt around the Library! This STEAM-focused (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) scavenger hunt will teach participants about achievements of Black pioneers and inventors as they search for related images hidden around the Library. The scavenger hunt runs from Feb. 23 - Feb. 29.

Free

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

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

For families with children 7 and under. Nurture your child's connection to nature at this storytime run by educators from The Morton Arboretum. The program will conclude with a process art activity.

Free

Homeschool Hangout

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Are you looking to meet other homeschool families in the area? Register your family and connect to exchange ideas, make new friends, or just give your kids a change of scenery. Please register as a family, and then indicate ages of your children. Registration opens 3 weeks before the program.

Free

Nature Telling

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join a naturalist from Lincoln Marsh for stories and crafts! Ages 2-5 with caregiver.

Free

Animal Investigators: Wombats and Platypuses

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

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. For grades 1-5. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Free

Black Inventors Scavenger Hunt

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt around the Library! This STEAM-focused (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) scavenger hunt will teach participants about achievements of Black pioneers and inventors as they search for related images hidden around the Library. The scavenger hunt runs from Feb. 23 - Feb. 29.

Free

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