Wild Cards
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesLearn new card games at this special program for grades 3-5.
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Events Calendar
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Make Break
Michaels (check your local store)Visit your local store for a crafting session.
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Maple Sugaring
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesLearn about maple sugaring techniques.
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Axolotl Gender Reveal
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesThe big reveal of Cookies & Cream’s genders, plus a fun day of crafts and a scavenger hunt.
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Trading Card Club
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesVisit the library for collectible card games.
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Sunday Crafternoons
Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesVisit the library for an afternoon of crafting.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesEnjoy food, games, and crafts at the library.
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Baby Winter Olympics 2026
Aurora Public Library- Santori Library 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesPick up tickets in advance to celebrate the winter Olympics.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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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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Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the planetarium with free admission.
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesA cozy library storytime with winter tales for babies and caregivers.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Oceans Wonders
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesMake a splash as Ocean Wonders transforms the museum into an underwater adventure.
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Playgroup for Language Development
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesA playgroup and storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years, led by a licensed speech therapist.
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Big Feelings with Sesame Street
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesExplore emotions and practice patience with Sesame Street’s Monster Meditations.
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Drop-In Craft
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesGet creative with this monthly craft.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Chicago 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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Social Emotional Story Time
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesExplore social-emotional learning topics with the Wonder Works Children's Museum.
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Yoga Adventure Jr.
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesJoin a yoga adventure featuring a story brought to life through yoga poses, games, and more.
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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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Homeschool Hangout
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesJoin fellow homeschool families at the library.
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Make and Create
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesHead to the library for extra fun.
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Brick Builders
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesShow off your newest creations for everyone to see.
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Movie Monday
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a special movie showing.
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The Get Down: A Celebration of Rap and Hip-Hop
Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCelebrate hip hop and rap as part of Black History Month festivities.
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Family Explorers: Winter Seed Sowing
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy storytime and a hands-on winter sowing gardening activity.
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Legopalooza
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesPlay with LEGOs at the Berwyn Public Library.
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Winter Family Craft
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for an arts and crafts session.
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Noche de la Familia
Fountaindale Public Library District 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesJoin special programming by The Language Labs.
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime
Aurora Public Library- Santori Library 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesEnjoy bilingual programming with stories and songs in both English and Spanish.
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$1 Movie Mondays
Paramount Theatre 23 E. Galena, Aurora, IL, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies for $1 on select Mondays.
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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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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Spanish Story Time
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesExplore Spanish with stories, songs, and more.
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Bailar
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual fun.
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Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesPreschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.
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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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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Chicago 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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Developmental Playgroup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesMeet other families at this inclusive playgroup.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Board and Card Games
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library to play games at this weekly event.
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Play and Learn
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual programming.
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Homeschool Art Club
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library to connect with other homeschool families.
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Robot Rumble
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United StatesHead to the library for a robotics battle. Grades 3-5.
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Family BINGO
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for fun and games. Prizes awarded.
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Brush, Floss, Smile
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month with a local dentist.
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