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Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Explore hands-on activities with your little one and mingle with other caregivers during this special play group. Enjoy different play experiences at each session! For ages 0-5; siblings welcome. Caregiver required.

Free
Event Series Story and Stroll

Story and Stroll

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Meet in front of the library with your young one in a stroller and join fellow parents/ caregivers for a walk in the park. We will end by the park with a story. No Registration required. Note: If inclement weather occurs, the program will take place in the library and children will play with our...

Free

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated
Event Series Time To Go Chorin’

Time To Go Chorin’

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

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call...

$5
Event Series Hejsan: Story and Craft

Hejsan: Story and Craft

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday and Friday of the month. Free (with Museum admission). In May we will be reading The Swedish Girl of Motala, written and illustrated by Eric Basir.

Included in general admission
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Jim Gill’s Sing-a-thon of Celebrated Songs

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL, United States

Enjoy a non-stop selection of sing-alongs, dance-alongs, finger plays and tongue twisters. Take a stroll through the park to READ and SING the brand new StoryWalk highlighting Jim’s musical book, May There Always Be Sunshine! Featuring Jim Gill, a musician and author known for celebrating active play. Held in Pottawatomie Park.

Free
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown Evanston is collaborating with a different local nonprofit (see below) to select the band, activate the Fountain Square plaza, and help us to ensure that...

Free

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