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International Mud Day Celebration

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. In partnership with Niles-Maine Library.

Free

Mud Day

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Did you know there was such a thing as International Mud Day? It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal. Now, people worldwide use this day to reap the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud.

Free

Naperville Fine Art and Artisan Fair

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

The Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair brings over 100 national artists to Naperville for this free event that includes art, activities, music, food, children's tent, and mural project.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Millennium Art Festival

Millennium Art Festival

Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United States

This top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried artists from near and far. Located just a few blocks north of Millennium Park, guests will see an array of original artwork including paintings, ceramics,...

Free

Science Saturday: Animal Encounters

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

Fur, feathers, or scales? Explore the many wonders of animal adaptations while getting up-close views of live animals with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. For children ages 5 and older with an adult. Please register each adult and child attendee using the ?add more people? button. Sessions from 10:15am - 11:15am or 11:30am - 12:30pm.

Free
Event Series Cicada Program

Cicada Program

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Wonder 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

Touch-A-Truck

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, IL, United States

Join us at Thorndale Park for an exciting β€œTouch-A-Truck” event! Explore and climb aboard your favorite vehicles while mingling with your hometown heroes. It promises to be a memorable day filled with fun and discovery. Spend the afternoon at the park with family and friends, creating lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming you for...

Free

Eric Carle Celebration

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Join us in the colorful celebration of Eric Carle - the beloved author, Illustrator, the creative genius! A day full of fun to encourage creativity and learning with handson activities, games and art, all inspired by some of the many books we know and love!! Get your FREE tickets from the Ask Me Desk to...

Free

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