Events Calendar

Come embrace winter and all it has to offer while we warm up practicing yoga at the Little White School Museum. Stretch, play and pretend in this fun and interactive yoga class. A great way to teach your children the importance of the mind/body connection!  Register for the appropriate class based on child's age.

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...

Discover if salamanders have begun their annual migration. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)

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...

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

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. 

Join us every week for a FREE fun Meet and Greet with familiar princesses and heroes during our Princesses & Heroes Events! There will be photo opportunities, fun sing along activities, and reading time! Inside Barnes and Noble in Geneva Commons in their children's section. Every Wednesday in March from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center's special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more! 

Looking for a fun way to teach history? Let the museum help you out! We will have several stations open that allow students of all ages to learn about our local history while having fun! Participants will hear stories from the past, create a craft, and have free time to explore the museum. This event...

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an in-person event and signing line with author Lincoln Peirce to celebrate the release of his novel Big Nate: Nailed It on Thursday, March 2nd at 7pm at Stevenson Hall in the Wentz Science Center on the campus of North Central College. Lincoln will give a presentation and take audience questions....

Register for Free Kids’ Dental Exams, Cleanings March 3 at College of DuPage The College of DuPage Dental Hygiene Clinic will offer free cleanings, school forms, exams and x-rays for school-aged children Friday, March 3, at the Health and Science Center on COD’s Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. The free services are offered in...

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.

You may not be old enough to vote yet but that's okay. Join the League of Women Voters for hands-on activities all about democracy and voting. Children's opinions matter! Drop-in; no registration required.

Enrich your homeschool experience and discover the resources we have to offer through exploration activities, crafts and books. (For homeschool teachers and their K–5 students).

REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE ADMISSION Our gym will be transformed into an epic Nerf battleground. Kids will participate in games and an obstacle course and end with teams setting up their course with various bunkers and hiding places, for a battle of capture the flag! Participants will be divided into two age groups 6-8...

Grades 3rd through 12th can enjoy their day off from school with some basketball from 12-5:30pm for $5 per visit. 2-3 courts are reserved each time. On busier days, open gym staff will divide up the courts based on grades. Adults are not permitted to participate in this open gym. Open Gym will also take...

Enrich your homeschool experience and discover the resources we have to offer through exploration activities, crafts and books. (For homeschool teachers and their K–5 students).

It's the beginning of a long weekend! Kick it off with a free movie showing at the Library! Snacks and drinks will be provided. *Movies may be rated PG-13, parents agree to let their child view movies with this rating by allowing their child to attend this program.

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Bond and build with your son during the Mother and Son Lego Night! The evening will include crafts, pizza and treats, and of course creating your own Lego masterpieces!

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

Do you have a child that thinks they have super-human powers? Do they have a nonstop need to save the world? For one night only, Cheney Mansion will play host to some of our favorite heores as they welcome you and teach your young hero the meaning of "with great power, comes great responsibility!" An...

Two sales are held each year. Admission is $1 & goes to benefit the 8th grade class. Donations accepted.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Spring Resales.

Clothes, toys, gear from infant to Jrs and maternity. Holiday outfits & everything you need for growing kids infant & up! $1.00 admission Cash & Credit Accepted All Sales Final Select items ½ off between 11AM-12PM No strollers due to space limitations Masks Required High Risk Shopping time 8-8:30am To Become an Outside Seller at...

Join us for a party with everyone's favorite Pokémon! Pikachu invites you to a morning filled with fun. Participants will make a craft, play with Pikachu, and win some prizes during Pokémon BINGO. Adults are welcome to register and join the fun but are not required to do so. Register early for a discounted rate!

Bring an American Girl doll and join us for pretend tea, party games, and a reading from an American Girl book.

Join us in celebrating the love of Literacy and Art as we write and illustrate our very own hardcover books! We will start with a workshop and finish with some photos of our work with GIANT BOOKS and some treats! Books will the be published and available for purchase at a date to be determined.

Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center's special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more! 

Did you know that the full moons have names? Explore the seasonal changes tied to the moon on a guided night hike. Observe the moon (weather permitting) and enjoy stories and s'mores around the campfire. This program takes place outdoors so please dress for the weather. An adult must accompany their child(ren). Please register everyone...