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Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while exploring our Library. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with your and other...

Free
Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Free family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required but at least one adult must attend with each family Available on Jan. 2- 4 & 18, 20: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, 9 am...

Free

Cookies and Crayons

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United States

Have a snack and make some fabulous art on a Saturday morning. Completed works of art will be posted in the Youth Services Department for everyone to admire, with artist permission of course!

Free
Event Series Play for All

Play for All

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...

Free

Lunar New Year Party

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

You're invited to celebrate with exciting lion dance performances, crafts, and activities. Bring your family and friends so we can wish each other happiness and good luck in the coming year! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Two billion people from around the world celebrate Lunar New Year, which begins on January...

Free
Event Series Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowes (check your local store) IL, United States

Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...

Free
Event Series Life-Size Candy Land

Life-Size Candy Land

Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Follow the rainbow path through a life-size version of the classic board game Candy Land. Travel as a group around a delicious world of sweets and make your way to the front desk for a treat. Suited for families or small groups of friends (best for children 3 and up; young children should have a...

Free
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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