Winter-ful Crafts
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United StatesGet creative with library staff. Pick up tickets in advance.
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Events Calendar
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Noche de Loteria
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesPlay loteria at the library.
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Family LEGO Build
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesBuild with the Downers Grove Public Library.
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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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Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesFrom January 15–26, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off on an out-of-this-world adventure.
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Sensory Supported Storytime
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a sensory-sensitive play session.
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Sunshine Squad: Tomorrow’s Leaders
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesRegister in advance for an inspirational session at the library.
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ARTstravaganza
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesMake a mess at the library.
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Plum Playdate
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a casual playdate.
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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesExplore outdoors with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin this free, drop-in program for children ages 0–3 to explore science and nature themes, with activities designed to support motor skills, sensory play, and family social interaction.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 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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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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Italian Storytime
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesListen to Italian stories at the library.
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Homeschool Exploration: Portraits of MLK Jr.
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesHomeschool families are welcome to join this creative class.
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Chinese Story Time
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this bilingual storytime.
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Connect and Play Library Playdate
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesVisit the library for an interactive session of play.
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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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Cuentos en Español
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual storytime.
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Arctic Animals Tiny Twistars Pop-Up
Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesEnjoy a themed gymnastics session that blends movement, creativity, and fun.
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Homeschool Hangout
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesConnect with local homeschool families.
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Family Crafternoons
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesGet creative with the Helen Plum Library.
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Homeschool Huddle: Operation Spy Quest Escape Room
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesUnlock fun with this homeschool programming.
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Game Day Fridays
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesJoin digital gaming at the library.
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Cozy Fort Reading
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesHead to the library for books and forts.
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Local Lemont Author Reading: Megan Deliberto
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesListen and learn from local author about her book "Garbage Squirrel".
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Family Fort Night
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United StatesVisit the library for fort-building fun.
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Lotería Night
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United StatesJoin a bilingual game of Loteria at the library.
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Tabletop Games Social Hour
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesHave fun playing games at the library.
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Winter Movie Night
Wood Dale Park District 111 Foster Avenu, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesEnjoy a family-friendly movie.
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Teen Night at the Ice Arena
Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United StatesEnjoy the night out with other middle school friends!
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Preschool Open House
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesVisit preschool classrooms to learn more about program offerings.
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Saturday Stay and Play
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesPlay and explore with the Geneva Public Library.
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Nature Discovery Day
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for extra fun.
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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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Drop-in Craft: I Have a Dream
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesVisit the library to make bookmarks and various crafts.
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Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesJoin one of two play sessions and enjoy a sweet treat.
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Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesFree vision screening for all children up to 16 years old.
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Calm & Cozy Movie Time – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesHead to the library for a movie.
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Passport Acceptance Fair
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynVisit the library to sign up for a passport.
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Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesFrom January 15–26, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off on an out-of-this-world adventure.
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STEAM Saturdays
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library for special, investigative programming.
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Mario Kart Tournament
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesHave fun playing Mario Kart at the Lisle Public LIbrary.
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Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in for a family-friendly service event with hands-on activities focused on kindness and community. Designed for children 11 and under with their families, the open-house program features multiple stations
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MLK Service Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesVolunteer outdoors to give back in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Legopalooza Open Lego Play
Riverside Public Library 1 Burling Rd, Riverside, IL, United StatesCome play and create with LEGOs at the library.
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Winter Wonderland
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesThis free, family-friendly event features sled dog meet-and-greets, marshmallow roasting, a scavenger hunt, and more.
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Kids Science Labs
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesInteractive science experiments featuring hands-on activities like Galaxy Slime, dry ice experiments, and light spectrum exploration with take-home space vision goggles. Included in general admission.
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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops
Lowes (check your local store) IL, United StatesHead to your local Lowe's for a children's workshop. Projects change each month. Registration is recommended.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 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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