Block Party
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesBlock out some time for fun at the library with our big blue blocks, Duplos, and soft blocks!
Free
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First Time Fishing
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesGet a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...
Free
Author Talk: Jasmine Warga
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesJasmine Warga author of the Newberry Honor Award winner, Other Words for Home, and the author of A Rover's Story, a D203 Battle of the Books title, will be speaking about the inspiration for her stories, answering questions and signing books. This program is brought to you in partnership with Anderson's Books and D203.
Free
Arbor Day Celebration
Rand Berkley Park 2501 N Chestnut Avenue, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 it was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician. Throughout his long and productive career, Morton worked to improve agricultural techniques, but his most important legacy is Arbor Day. 9:30AM | Refreshments 10-11AM | Program The 40th Arbor Day Celebration is open to...
Free
Wild Child on the Road
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesWe are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will...
Free
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome one, come all! Step right up and join the circus… This circ-tacular experience introduces littles to life under the big top for over-the-top play! They can choose to be the star of the show, take on the role of ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor and more. In Circusville, every role lets littles express...
Friday Afternoon Movie
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesDrop in on a Friday afternoon for a fun family 80s throwback movie!
Free
STEAMagination with American Science and Surplus
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesIgnite your child's curiosity by exploring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities together! Our friends from the American Science and Surplus store will be on hand with a special activity as well. Drop in.
Free
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