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Family Day: Back Home: Polish Chicago

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Back Home: Polish Chicago opens today! Through the lens of Chicago’s Polish communities, the exhibition follows the journeys immigrants have taken to get to the city, explores the ways they have established themselves in its neighborhoods, and examines the duality of feeling a deep connection to two places at once. Join us for a Family...

Included in general admission

Argonne Open House

Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL, United States

Argonne National Laboratory, located just 25 miles west of Chicago, is one of the world’s leading scientific research laboratories. And for one day only, it’s open to the public. At Argonne’s Open House you can spend the day thinking and acting like a scientist and discover how science can answer the biggest questions facing humanity....

Free
Event Series Spring Planting on the Farm

Spring Planting on the Farm

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5

Farm Festival

Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL, United States

Farm Animals Hayrack Rides Kid's Games Live Music Kid's Crafts Vendors Food Concessions Farm Stand Horse Show Art Fair Cow Pie Bingo** **requires advance admission**

$12

The Village Dog: Author Reading

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

P.J. HarteNaus, author and retired Glen Ellyn elementary educator will read her book, The Village Dog, which is set in Glen Ellyn. Copies of The Village Dog will be available for purchase. For kids of all ages.

Free
Event Series Family Fun Tent

Family Fun Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for purchase from Extract Juicery. Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 10:30am - 11:15am - Giant Bubble Show with TwistiCity Bubbles The bubbles just keep getting bigger...

Free

Pigeon Party

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Don't let the Pigeon drive the bus out of Berwyn before you visit him at the library! Decorate your very own cardboard box bus, hear Pigeon stories, then meet the Pigeon in person to follow! Please bring a cardboard box if possible. Β‘No dejes que Pigeon conduzca el autobΓΊs fuera de Berwyn! Β‘Decora tu propio...

Free

Spring Time Festival

Crystal Lake Plaza 6500 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

We cordially invite you to join us on May 20th, a perfect day to indulge in some fun-filled activities. This event is an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time with your friends and family while enjoying a range of exciting games, entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Make sure to mark your calendars for...

Free

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