Dinos and Binos
Learn about the connection between birds and dinosaurs.
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Events Calendar
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Cermak Woods 7600 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL, United States
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DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United StatesEnjoy a sensory-friendly learning experience at the library.
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Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Road, Deer Park, IL, United StatesHead to Barnes & Noble for a special storytime.
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Pokemon Pals
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesMeet up with new friends to learn about Pokemon.
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LEGO Builders
Lisle Library District 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesVisit the library for LEGO creativity and fun.
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Art After Dark
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings for a free, drop-in program for kids and families.
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After School LEGO Club
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesHead to the library for weekly building sessions.
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Guest Reader: Meissl Boyce from Nazarene PreSchool
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesCelebrate the change of seasons with a playful story time.
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Crafty Afternoons
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this crafting session.
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LHS Book Buddies
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesVisit the bookstore for a special reading buddies program.
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Lincoln Junior High Band Performance
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesSupport local music groups at this pop-up performance.
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Chinese Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesFamily storytime presented in Mandarin.
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Spanish Storytime
Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesEnjoy bilingual programming with songs, stories, and more.
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Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood storytime. Register in advance.
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Wednesday Fun Night
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCome play with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
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Building Art Together
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesLearn how to turn everyday materials into art.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
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Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Wholey Granoly 714 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit Wholey Granoly for a special storytime with the Fountaindale Public Library.
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Chat and Play Cafe
Indian Trails Public Library District 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United StatesChildren can play, while the adults chat.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Mini Math Magicians
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesExplore math topics with Miss Emily. Register in advance.
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Winter Beach Party
Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch 1111 Reading Dr, Montgomery, United StatesJoin the beach party designed for 3-5 year olds.
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Nature Play Day
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesConnect with nature at this special program.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Chicago 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesJoin storytime for stories, songs and fun in both Spanish and English.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for nature-based art programming.
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River Forest Public Library Storytime
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for a special storytime.
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Febru-fairy Tales Dance
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesEnjoy stories and songs celebrating favorite fairy tales.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Pop-in Play: Let It Snow
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesPlay in the snow, inside the library.
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Homeschool Award-Winning Book Club
Aurora Public Library- Santori Library 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesHomeschool programming featuring award winning books.
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Cocoa and Crafts – Decorate Your Own Mug
Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesCreate a mug and enjoy hot chocolate.
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Winter Craft Fair
Spring Avenue Recreation Center 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesSupport local artisans at this craft fair.
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Fandom Club
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesHead to the library for pop-culture fun.
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Bingo Thursday
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesPlay BINGO at the library for prizes.
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Winter Family Fun in the Neighborhood
Spring Avenue Recreation Center 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesLive entertainment, face painting, games, arts and crafts, and nature activities.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this indoor climbing experience.
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STEAM Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesExplore STEAM topics with the library.
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Family LEGO Night
Geneva Public Library District 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesBuild and create with LEGOs as a family.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin an adventure game full of mystery and treasure for all skill levels.
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Voyageur Family Fun Night
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesExperience life as French fur traders through games, crafts, songs, and trading activities.
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Noche de Lotería
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesPlay la Loteria at the library.
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Owen Elementary PTA & Little Lambs Online Children’s Resale
VirtualThis virtual resale takes place over three days.
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Developmental Speech Language Playgroup with Assential Therapies
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesJoin the developmental playgroup.
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Big Blue Blocks Playdate
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesHead to the library for a special building session.
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Life-Sized Candyland – Sensory Friendly Time
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesJoin this sensory-friendly version of Life-Sized Candyland.
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