Events

• 9:00am

• Drop In Crafts

  Feb 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows

  Stop by the library to make a new craft each week.

  Free
• 9:30am

• Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

  Feb 13, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Chicago History Museum, Chicago

  Explore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.

  Free
• 

  Oceans Wonders

  Feb 13, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wonder Works Children's Museum, Oak Park

  Make a splash as Ocean Wonders transforms the museum into an underwater adventure.

• 10:00am

• ARTstravaganza

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Lisle Library District, Lisle

  Make a mess at the library.

  Free

• Fridays in the Field

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs

  Explore outdoors with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

  Free Registration Required

• Science Heroes: The Adventure of the Missing Color

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Barrington Area Library, Barrington

  Explore STEM topics at the library.

  Free

• Valentines Day Storytime & Craft

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Palatine Public Library, Palatine

  Sign up in advance for a crafting session.

  Free Registration Required

• Cupid's Cuties Dance Party

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, Brookfield

  A Valentine’s Day music and movement party for babies and toddlers, full of heart-shaped fun, dancing, and family-friendly activities.

  Free Registration Recommended

• Bilingual Storytime: Polish, Dwujęzyczne opowieści

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge

  Visit the library for Polish and English stories, songs, and activities.

  Free

• Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

  Feb 13, 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

• Morning Glories

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago

  Join 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.

• Happy Hearts

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles

  Celebrate Valentine's Day with creative play and motor skill exercises. Drop in anytime.

  Free

• Family Open Lab

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM SciTech, Batavia

  Register in advance for discounted admission at these open play hours.

  Registration Recommended
• 10:30am

• Nature Storytime

  Feb 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn

  A nature storytime with a guest from The Morton Arboretum.

  Free
• 11:00am

• Scales-N-Tales Storytime

  Feb 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park

  Visit the library for a storytime about animals.

  Free

• Free Admission for Illinois Residents

  Feb 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

  Visit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.

  Free

• Valentine's Bingo

  Feb 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Riverside Public Library, Riverside

  Join BINGO fun at the library. No registration required.

  Free

• Lovely Valentines

  Feb 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood

  Make Valentines at the library.

  Free Registration Required

• Connect and Play Library Playdate

  Feb 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg

  Visit the library for an interactive session of play.

  Free
• 11:30am

• Cuentos en Español

  Feb 13, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park

  Visit the library for bilingual storytime.

  Free Registration Required
• 1:00pm

• Homeschool Hangout

  Feb 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton

  Visit the library to learn and meet other homeschool families.

  Free
• 1:30pm

• Ella-Palooza

  Feb 13, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Fountaindale Public Library District, Bolingbrook

  Dance along to this special programming celebrating Black History Month.

  Free
• 2:00pm

• Art Sparks: A Homeschool Meet-Up

  Feb 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oswego Public Library, Oswego

  Join this creative session for homeschooling families.

  Free

• LEGO Building Challenge: Derby Races

  Feb 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg

  Build cars with LEGOs.

  Free Registration Required
• 2:30pm

• Afternoon Movie Showing: Cool Runnings

  Feb 13, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Hoffman Estates Branch, Hoffman Estates

  Head to the library for a special movie showing.

  Free

• Movie: Hidden Figures

  Feb 13, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM Geneva Public Library District, Geneva

  Registration is recommended for this special movie showing.

  Free Registration Recommended
• 3:00pm

• Kicia Kocia. Kochamy

  Feb 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park

  Join Poland’s beloved cat, Kicia Kocia, on her monthly adventures exploring the world with curiosity and enthusiasm.

  Free
• 3:30pm

• Game Day Fridays

  Feb 13, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Maywood Public Library, Maywood

  Join digital gaming at the library.

  Free
• 4:00pm

• Youth STEM Club

  Feb 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bellwood Public Library, Bellwood

  Visit the library for STEM fun.

  Free

• Stories and Snacks

  Feb 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park

  Enjoy snacks and stories at the library.

  Free

• Sports Heroes A to Z

  Feb 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines

  Bright Star Theatre presents a performance on sports heroes for K–5 children, highlighting athletes like Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, and more.

  Free

• Junior RPG Club

  Feb 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge

  Register in advance for a gaming session.

  Free Registration Required

• Murder Mystery

  Feb 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove

  Solve the crime before time runs out.

  Free
• 5:00pm

• Heart Beat Boogie

  Feb 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge

  Sessions begin at 5:00pm and 6:00pm for this dance fun.

  Free Registration Required

• Leprechaun Trap

  Feb 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park

  Get creative and make a leprechaun trap. Registration is required.

  Free Registration Required
• 7:00pm

• Second Fridays: Dream Lover! Vintage Songs of Love

  Feb 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Barrington Area Library, Barrington

  Head to the library for a live music performance.

  Free

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