Events Calendar

On February 12, we will host a Valentine’s Sock Hop celebration at Wonder Works! There will be activities for kids of all ages! Indoor ice skating, dance performances in a variety of genres, scavenger hunt, disco ball, Valentine’s crafts, and musical instrument making. Tickets are $13 for members and $26 for non-members. Anyone over the...

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.

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...

Take your little loved one on a nature walk for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a guided walk through Maple Park, featuring stories about some of nature’s favorite couples and lovely families. Hot chocolate provided to sip while you stroll. Price is for one adult with a child aged 2 months to 12 years. Please register the...

Come build with our Big Blue Blocks!

Step back in time and enjoy a Victorian-era tea party at Pleasant Home in time for Valentines Day!  The main floor will be decked out with beautiful place settings, delicious treats and teas to taste for you and your Valentine, as well as activities, games and crafts. Registration is for two people and an adults...

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...

Space is limited, so register to attend to secure your spot! All are welcome to attend, but this event is best for toddlers and preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This concert led by musician Jim Gill will be fun and interactive. It will also feature a read-along and sing-along of one of Jim’s musical books, May...

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...

Obstacle course, card making, yoga, goodie bags! This is a drop off event. Caregivers are welcome to stay in our NEW Tiny Twistar area of leave and come back.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

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.

Drop in and enjoy an evening of DIY crafting with your family! Children under the age of 8 must be directly supervised by a caregiver. For children of all ages.

Enjoy a talk on wild animals and how they “love” with one another as a way of survival. All ages.

We'll trace our hand to make this heart shaped craft just in time for Valentine's Day! Younglings will need help from grownups. Did you know: People started exchanging cards and handwritten letters to both sweethearts and friends during the 17th century, but it was in the 1840s that the first Valentine's Day cards were mass-produced...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Nature Museum’s critters! Make a special Valentine for one of our turtles, snakes, or hissing cockroaches! Every creature deserves to feel the love on Valentines Day. Drop by and let the museum’s animals know how much you care. This drop by activity is open to all ages and is included...

Create a Victorian–themed valentine wreath for someone special! Visit the museum to view Victorian Valentine's Day gifts and learn more about the history of Valentine's Day. Activities will take approximately one hour of your time! Stop by anytime between 12:30pm and 3:30pm to get started. Price is per child. All children under 16 must be...

If you love playing bingo, you'll love our twice a month bingo nights! Ages: 10-17

Do you and your child love stories and animals? Come read a story, meet an animal, and make a craft. Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult. Each program is different. 

Come in from the cold! Cozy up with a naturalist and discover fascinating facts on various winter topics. Make a craft and enjoy a delightful story, too. Parents must accompany children. There is no fee for parents.

Read, sing, and celebrate Black History Month with Ms. Annette of Woodson Regional Library and Field Museum staff. Meet at the Crown Family PlayLab beginning at 10:15 and you will be guided to the Africa hall on the main level. Once there, listen to stories and songs that celebrate African/African American history and culture, view...

Team up with your family to share exciting experiences, challenges, and activities designed for maximum fun! This month, sample hot chocolate traditions from around the world while you play games and bond as a family.

This craft just makes cents! Did you know: The average penny lasts 25 years! With Presidents Day approaching let's honor one of the Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, by making art using pennies! Little hands will need help from big hands.

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...

The weather might be frightful, but the Rec Hall will be delightful! We will open up the Rec Hall for family fun on Thursdays in February. Bring a packed lunch and your kids for an indoor playdate. The fee is $5 per family. ($8 for non-resident families) Pre-registration or drop-in participation welcome.

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 us for our FREE and FUN Thursday events for all ages.  February 7: Rainbow Loom February 14: Love Potion February 21: Kaleidoscope Kit February 28: Simple Circuit

Babies and toddlers are encouraged to explore, be creative, and interact with others. An adult needs to be in attendance with the child.

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 us for a Fire Spinning Performance! Admission is free with a non-perishable food donations or toiletries donation. All donations go to benefit The Outreach House in Lombard. Visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/ChristCovenantVillaPark for more information about The Outreach House visit: https://www.theoutreachhouse.org/ WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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...

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Head over to Riverside Arts Center this Saturday 2/18 and every Saturday in February from 10 AM to 2PM. Creativity Fest Workshops: Featuring themes of love and care and Black History Month. ALL ARE WELCOME! Fun for all ages. Join us. Creativity Fest is an Open House Family Day Format. Creative projects...

Get crafty and learn more about Black history at the Conservatory! We are offering drop-in activities in Horticulture Hall that celebrate Black culture and show how Black folks have used plants throughout history. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station...

Come in for an epic afternoon playing with playdough. We'll have tons of playdough colors and cool creative tools. We'll even clean up the mess!

Tea with Your Doll – Join us for our annual Tea with your Doll! Grab your poodle skirt and lace up your saddle shoes, this year’s Tea is set in the Nifty Fifties! Come sample some mid century snacks and practice your jitterbug, all while learning what life was like for kids growing up in...

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...

Come and truly express yourself in our open arts and crafts session! Make whatever you want, however you want with the variety of supplies we have available!

Teams will race against each other to finish the same 300 piece puzzle. You can bring your own beverages and snacks. Teams may be made up of 2-4 people. Teams may only have 2 members over the age of 18. Teams will receive the same 300 piece custom puzzle and have up to 2 1/2...