Events Calendar

Looking to connect with other parents with young children? Come play at the Cubhouse! Chat with friends old and new while your child explores our forest-themed indoor playground. Coffee will be provided. Perfect for ages 8 months to 5 years.

Raise your hand if you’re sick of being cooped up inside – we know we are! Come take a hike with usat Bemis Woods to get that energy out and get ourbodies moving! Trail is 1.6 miles and unpaved.

Julgransplundring is a family event where Swedes celebrate the end of Christmas by “dancing the tree out” It is a party where you get to dance around the tree one last time before it is taken out and all the Christmas decorations come down. The Museum will celebrate this with an event for the whole...

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

Small ensemble music performances continue at the Museum! Sponsored in part by grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Community musicians perform and discuss their musical styles, instruments, and connections to the community. January 15: Charlie Brown & Harry Binford Blues Duo February 5: Howard Levy & Chris Siebold Jazz Duo...

If your early-grade child has the day off, have them spend a couple of hours with us meeting our animals, and focusing on fun nature subjects. Each date will have a different theme. Please dress your child ready for both indoor and outdoor adventures.

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

Join us for King Day on January 16 at the DuSable. We are hosting a day filled with festivities to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Doors open at 10 am. Check out the schedule and come enjoy a day at the Du.

Come watch a movie on your day off! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

No matter the weather, it's good to get outside! Embrace the cold and enjoy a winter nature hike with your family. 

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Are you a fan of Ninjago or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Aspiring warriors are welcome to train with us in the ways of the ninja through a variety of challenges, including an obstacle course and ninja trivia. Grades 1-5.

Come celebrate the cuddly birthday of author A.A. Milne with all things Winnie-the-Pooh! We will have drop-in activities in the Youth Department all day and a special Winnie-the-Pooh Party at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. geared for ages 2-6.

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

Join library staff for stories, songs, and hot chocolate! Advanced registration required*. Ages birth through 8 with caregiver. ¡Venga para escuchar cuentos, canciones y chocolate caliente! Se requiere registro avanzado*. Desde el nacimiento hasta los 8 años con cuidador.

Join little Pinky and her wintry friends as they celebrate a snow day together in Dave Herzog’s Marionettes delightful musical marionette variety show. This program is brought to you through generous donations to the Tyler Duelm fund. This is a drop-in program designed for ages 3-7.

No reservations required. This is an open house opportunity for Parents and Guardians of Early Childhood learners getting ready for preschool. Please come visit us to see one or all of our facilities, meet the teachers and ask some questions about the program. We have preschool programs for 3yrs and 4yrs as well as "add-on"...

Celebrate and learn about a traditional Chinese holiday filled with red decorations, firecrackers, and big family parties! Ms. Peggy Huang, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, will tell the Zodiac Story Year of the Rabbit about the race between the animals and share a legend of a monster, and the surprising things that Chinese villagers did...

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

Need a night without the kids? Drop them off at the Roselle Park District Lock In! The children will start the night off with pizza and soda for dinner. Then spend time rotating from board games, creating winter crafts, and running around playing gym games! To end the night the kids will have popcorn and...

Parents, enjoy a night out by bringing your kids over to the Depot for fun activities, a movie, and pizza! Each month will have a different theme. January--LEGO® night with Play-Well TEKnologies February--Create Night with Kidcreate Studio March--Game Night with Windy City Mobile Game Theater

Journey to Narnia through the wonderful portal of lions and mirror of Pleasant Home.  Search the house for the right lion of Aslam and travel through the Mirror to enjoy the wonder themed dinner with favorite characters of the wonderful novel.  Registration includes a parent and child.  Please use the additional guest activity to register...

Engage your senses of touch, hearing, sight and smell with a series of self-directed stations and games. Touch reach animal furs, identify mystery smells and use echolocation like a bat. This program is "set your own pace" but please arrive no later than 7:00pm.

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation, and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of winter fun for families! The show...

Let’s look for signs of animals! A treat will be provided. Ages 6-10.

It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Hop on over to the library to hear Ms. Jennifer read cultural stories, make a bunny craft, and get a lucky treat. Best for ages 5+. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.   For information on more events like...

Join the American Indian Center for a workshop on Snow Snake, a Native American winter sport. Enjoy storytelling, stick making and the formation of Snow Snake itself, weather permitting. Grove 2.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Go a little nutty as we celebrate National Squirrel Day! We’ll start indoors to recognize this day by learning all about these fluffy-tailed friends and the role they play in nature and the environment. Afterward, we’ll take a hike to look for them and try our hand at some tricky squirrel nest...

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

Listen to a traditional Chinese folktale about the New Year, and make a lantern with help from York High School's Chinese Club. Live in-person. No registration required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE There will be no late entry as the building will be locked to the public at 5pm. Afther the program, pick-up will be at the north entrance by the parking lot promptly at 6:30.