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Stitch’s Preppy Party

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join Ms. Amanda to create some Lilo & Stitch-themed spa and skincare items. Please register children only, not adults.

Free
Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Free

Book Swap

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, and audio books encouraged.

Free

Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Free

Hooray for Grandparents! / ¡Hurra para los Abuelos!

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Show appreciation for grandparents by making a special craft inspired by the book "A Maleta Full of Treasures." (Grades K–5 with an adult) Hurra para los Abuelos (Sin registro previo) Miércoles, 18 de Septiembre, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Grados K–5 con un adulto Muestra aprecio por los abuelos haciendo una manualidad especial inspirada en el libro Una...

Free

Piñata Party

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the origins of piñatas, decorating your very own piñata, and enjoying candy. Materials will be supplied, just bring your creativity! Registration opens on August 18th. For ages 8+ with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers under our tent in what Backyard Oktoberfest refers to as “…one of the most authentic around”. We have a great selection of...

Free – $5

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