Events

Lava Island
  • 9:00am
  • Juniper Junction

    Feb 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Morton Arboretum, Lisle

    Visit The Morton Arboretum to experience Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Firefly Pavilion from February 14–22.

  • 10:00am
  • Create with Artist Rich Lo

    Feb 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville

    Kids are invited to create and explore with local artist Rich Lo, inspired by his books "After the Moonrise" and "After the Snowfall".

  • Strike a Pose in the Barbie Car This Valentine’s Day Weekend

    Feb 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Volo Museum, Volo

    Take a picture in the Barbie car! Included in regular admission.

  • Sensory Sunday

    Feb 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Volo Museum, Volo

    Visit Jurassic Gardens for special sensory-friendly sessions.

    Registration Required
  • Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

    Feb 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield

    Free admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.

    Free
  • 12:00pm
  • Great Backyard Bird Count

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles

    Visit Hickory Knolls to participate in a global bird-counting event.

    Free
  • Family Sensory Hour

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst

    Visit the library early for sensory-sensitive hours.

    Free Registration Required
  • Cabin Fever Festival

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley, Schaumburg

    Enjoy a winter adventure with dogsled and ice fishing demonstrations, outdoor games, and more.

  • Mardi Gras Art Activity Day

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Downtown Batavia, Batavia

    Visit Water Street Studios for a free, all-ages community crafting day.

    Free
  • Guest Crafter: Art & Culture Commission

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Three Stories Books, Lemont

    Support the Village of Lemont Art & Culture Commission with a craft and storytime.

  • 12:30pm
  • The Maker Table: Diamond Painting

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles

    Create a diamond-painted corner bookmark at the Maker Table.

    Free
  • Loose Parts Play

    Feb 15, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles

    Join for open-ended play for children under five, where little ones explore activities and adults gather ideas for simple, screen-free fun.

    Free
  • 1:00pm
  • Make Break

    Feb 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Michaels (check your local store)

    Visit your local store for a crafting session.

    Free
  • Mythic Reptiles

    Feb 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington

    Discover myths and folklore.

    Free
  • Wee Wonders: Love in Nature

    Feb 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland

    Explore nature through hands-on sensory activities.

    Free Registration Required
  • 2:00pm
  • Family Concert Series: Clarence Goodman-African American Music Through the Decades

    Feb 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood

    Enjoy songs and stories by Clarence Goodman.

    Free Registration Required
  • Concert: Donna Herula Trio

    Feb 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton

    Donna Herula performs blues and roots music.

    Free
  • Ayodele Drum and Dance

    Feb 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fountaindale Public Library District, Bolingbrook

    Celebrate West African dance and drumming.

    Free
  • Catch the Twain—The Musical

    Feb 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows

    Warren Brown brings Mark Twain to life in a new musical show that’s funny and thought-provoking.

    Free Registration Recommended
  • 3:00pm
  • BINGO

    Feb 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton

    Families are invited to play BINGO for prizes.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    Feb 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • 3:30pm
  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    Feb 15, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights

    Enjoy crafts and festive activities with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.

    Free

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