Cicada-Palooza
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Free
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Grand Opening of Arndt Park Pool
Arndt Park Aquatic and Recreation Facility 1990 White Street, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin our leadership team for a day of celebration as we showcase the grand opening of Arndt Park Pool! • 10:30a Ribbon cutting • 11:00a Pool open to public • Giveaways • Refreshments • Fun for your whole family Have an unforgettable summer at Arndt Park Pool!
Cicada Program
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesWonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June our cicada story times will help children better understand all of the cicadas coming to Chicago in the next few weeks. We are sensitive to...
Included in general admission
Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United StatesClues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As you follow the clues, you’ll discover little treats, such as a Mad Hatter tea party where Alice herself will be hosting her own tea party...
$45
Spring Fling Festival
Ty Warner Park Plaza Drive and Blackhawk Drive, Westmont, IL, United StatesLive music, carnival, fireworks, and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Insect Architects
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
Free
Bike Rodeo
Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United StatesThe Bike Rodeo is an annual event for children to test their skills on a course designed by the Illinois Secretary of State. The event includes raffles and giveaways, plus prizes for the top-scoring first, second, and third place finishers. The grand prize winner will take home a new bicycle! This event is open to...
Free
Sensory Friendly Movie
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noise cancelling headphones and fidgets will be available to use. This program is intended for those with sensory sensitivities but all are welcome!
Free
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