Events Calendar

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Cure cabin fever by exploring the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests and more. Discover how winter can be a great time in nature and how animals can leave us signs of their presence. Once we harness some inspiration, we’ll get building with LEGO. The strong STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and...

A celebration of women’s history and female empowerment at Cantigny Park. In honor of Women’s History Month and all the powerful women in our community, Cantigny Park is hosting an afternoon of activities to empower women of all ages. Storytime Visitors Center Theatre 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm; and 2:30 pm Enjoy stories with female community...

Watch our annual show, where Skate Academy participants perform unique routines to popular soundtracks! See all the hard work of Park District skating participants. All participants who are registered for the Winter 2023 Skate Academy classes are eligible to register for the Winter 2023 Ice Show, “Back in Time.” This show is a showcase of...

Save the dates! Easter Luncheon with Benny The Bunny! Package includes: Small pizza or Pasta, soft drink, and Benny’s favorite dessert!! Selfies with Benny, and some goodies to take home!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Easter Brunches.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with STEAM Trio, described as a dynamic blend of traditional Irish and Celtic melodies with modern rhythmic ideas and chord structures. WPL acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

The 2022 Calder Cup Champion Chicago Wolves and the Bensenville Park District want to welcome you to see Chicago’s hottest sports team and at the same time, give back to the community. Join us at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, for Bensenville Family Day as the Wolves take on the Manitoba Moose. Ticket packages start...

REGISTRATION REQUIRED A folktale recited by a librarian from LaGrange Park Library will accompany this guided walk. Ages 7 & up.

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

Team up with your family to share exciting experiences, challenges, and activities designed for maximum fun! This month, we're building with the library's huge collection of Keva planks, Legos, Magna-tiles, Q-Bamaze marble run, and more.

Join us at the DGC Sprouts youth club's March Meeting. We will gather to "make and take" a mini-garden designed and created by your child. Some supplies provided. Please be sure to register and bring along a container and decor to create your child’s mini-garden. More details are in the Eventbrite link.

The Dads of Steele NFP is throwing a 80’s Theme Family Skate Night.

Join us for an hour of fun. We will learn about the theme that week and do a craft together. Adult must actively participate and engage with the child. Fee is for both child and adult.

Make room in your heart for a new friend! Celebrate National Puppy Day with us and create your own 16” stuffed dog. You’ll be filled with glee as you fill them with love and fluff (and extra stuff) and you will be ready to go on any adventure you can imagine. You will be able...

Join us for a story and creative weaving project.

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an in-person event and signing line with authors Robin Preiss Glasser and Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, to celebrate the release of Gloria's Promise, on Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm CT in our Naperville Store. Robin and Jacqueline will give a presentation followed by an audience Q&A. After, they will have a signing...

Make room in your heart for a new friend! Celebrate National Puppy Day with us and create your own 16” stuffed dog. You’ll be filled with glee as you fill them with love and fluff (and extra stuff) and you will be ready to go on any adventure you can imagine. You will be able...

Shop an indoor, highly curated local makers market hosted and organized by Aurora Downtown. The market features the best local makers, bakers, artists, and artisans in the valley.

In celebration of Women's History Month, the Women+ in STEM Career Showcase spotlights women-focused and women-led organizations, inclusive of gender-expansive professionals. Girls, gender-expansive youth, and their families can learn about women's contributions to STEM, engage with hand-on activities, and connect with professionals leading the way in STEM. Professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level...

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. Activities may include: Shelter and fort building Making snowmen, snow angels, and playing with snow paint A pine...

REGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Come plant your own vegetable seeds to take home, tour the Farmhouse and learn about growing vegetables in the 1800’s! All ages welcome!

North Riverside Park Mall presents a revitalization of select paper mache works of art from the 2022 Cantigny Park exhibition. In conjunction with the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, Alebrijes: Mexican Folk Art Creatures celebrates Mexican culture and art in a paper mache sculpture format seen primarily in Mexico City. The North Riverside Park Mall exhibition...

Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.

Save the Date! Hop on over to Two Bostons and grab the cutest family picture with the Easter Bunny! Dates and times vary by location.  Pictures are free, but the wonderful groups we are partnering with will be accepting donations to help them continue to support their amazing missions!   For information on more events...