Events Calendar

From Kitihawa to Ida B. Wells to Jane Addams to Jane Byrne, women have been instrumental in Chicago’s history. Join us at CHM as we commemorate Women’s History Month with performances and activities that all center women’s role in shaping Chicago. Included with general admission.

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...

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.

Bring your family on this signs-of-spring scavenger hunt, and sharpen your nature observational skills as you enjoy the seasonal features of the preserve. Ages 5 –11 with an adult. $5 per child. Register online or at 630-933-7248.

We're ready to welcome Spring with some fun, and invite you to join us! There will be 1 Golden Egg hidden in each of our 6 parks (Memorial, Yena, Stone-Monroe, Beach Oak, Robinhood & Hanesworth). Families may search for eggs during park hours (sunrise to sunset). If you are one of the lucky ones to...

We're ready to welcome spring with some fun, and would like for you to join us! Starting Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, there will be one (1) Golden Egg hidden at various parks in Westmont. Each day we will post on Facebook which parks will have a Golden Egg, so make sure you're following us!...

School might be out, but the library is open! Join us for a no school day movie screening! All ages welcome. Movie: Strange World (PG).

Family History Day Monday, March 27 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst Cost: FREE Drop in on a special day reserved just for families to explore exhibits, participate in fun activities, and learn about the people and cultures featured in our In Pursuit of Happiness exhibit....

On Monday, March 27, the Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet from Chicago Children's Theater is coming to visit Wonder Works! Join us at 11 AM for this very special interactive experience with the largest caterpillar you've ever seen.

All are welcome to hear local author Shirin Shamsi read aloud one of her picture books and learn more about the symbols and customs surrounding Ramadan. For families with kids of all ages with adult.

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

There's nothing more fun than a dance party! Families can bust a move together and learn a simple dance routine. Ages 2-5.

We're ready to welcome Spring with some fun, and invite you to join us! There will be 1 Golden Egg hidden in each of our 6 parks (Memorial, Yena, Stone-Monroe, Beach Oak, Robinhood & Hanesworth). Families may search for eggs during park hours (sunrise to sunset). If you are one of the lucky ones to...

We're ready to welcome spring with some fun, and would like for you to join us! Starting Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, there will be one (1) Golden Egg hidden at various parks in Westmont. Each day we will post on Facebook which parks will have a Golden Egg, so make sure you're following us!...

Register at the Santori Library Events page to reserve a spot! Explore STEAM as a Super Hero on March 28th! Come dressed as your favorite super hero and join us to explore the Power of Flight and Natural Force in the morning session. In the afternoon, design a launcher and/or create a self portrait or...

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Stop by the Downers Grove Museum during your Spring Break to test your skills at some of history’s most fun activities, crafts and games! Learn to make butter the old-fashioned way and about Blodgett's thriving dairy farm. As flowers are beginning to bloom, learn to make a tissue paper bouquet to brighten...

Register at the Santori Library Events page to reserve a spot! Explore STEAM as a Super Hero on March 28th! Come dressed as your favorite super hero and join us to explore the Power of Flight and Natural Force in the morning session. In the afternoon, design a launcher and/or create a self portrait or...

Come design your own bookmark at the library! Drop-in program from 1-3 p.m.

Join us to celebrate the release of Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, the 11th book in Dav Pilkey's hit Dog Man series with games, activities and a chance to win your own copy of the book!

REGISTER IN ADVANCE There’s a new Dog Man book coming on March 28! Let’s celebrate Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, with a party! Grades 2-4. Registration required.

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

Celebrate the release of the newest Dog Man graphic novel, Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, with games, snacks, and make-your-own graphic novel activities.

We're ready to welcome Spring with some fun, and invite you to join us! There will be 1 Golden Egg hidden in each of our 6 parks (Memorial, Yena, Stone-Monroe, Beach Oak, Robinhood & Hanesworth). Families may search for eggs during park hours (sunrise to sunset). If you are one of the lucky ones to...

It's Spring Break so come play with Play-Doh with your family and friends! Play-Doh will be available for kids of all ages to drop-in and play.

We're ready to welcome spring with some fun, and would like for you to join us! Starting Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, there will be one (1) Golden Egg hidden at various parks in Westmont. Each day we will post on Facebook which parks will have a Golden Egg, so make sure you're following us!...

Kids are headed to Waa Kee Sha with a focus on safety and a respect for nature. We are going to gather our tinder, kindling, and firewood and learn how to build a campfire. After the hard work is complete, campers will end the day by making a camp fire treat.

Drop in to play with our Hot Wheels cars and tracks in the library’s upper-level meeting room. We’ll have a Track Builder Starter Kit, Stunt Box Set, and Infinity Loop Kit out for tons of fun! Children should be with an adult actively supervising their play.

Meet us in our Center Park on Wednesday, March 29th from 10 am - 12 pm. Say hello to the goats, sheep, alpaca/llama, a small cow, a donkey, bunnies and chickens. This event is free to attend and open to the public. No registration needed!

Coffee filter arts and crafts are very popular right now! We're making super cute animals that will make a great decoration or something fun that kids will love to play with. Animals will be flexible and feature amazing color effects. Register each child.

Family History Day Monday, March 27 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst Cost: FREE Drop in on a special day reserved just for families to explore exhibits, participate in fun activities, and learn about the people and cultures featured in our In Pursuit of Happiness exhibit....

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Stop by the Downers Grove Museum during your Spring Break to test your skills at some of history’s most fun activities, crafts and games! Learn to make butter the old-fashioned way and about Blodgett's thriving dairy farm. As flowers are beginning to bloom, learn to make a tissue paper bouquet to brighten...

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 for a Mystery Movie during your Spring Break! Snacks and drinks will be served! All ages with a caregiver. No registration required.

Come move and groove at our Glow Stick Dance Party. We'll provide the music and glow sticks. You bring the awesome dance moves! Drop-in; no registration required.

We're ready to welcome Spring with some fun, and invite you to join us! There will be 1 Golden Egg hidden in each of our 6 parks (Memorial, Yena, Stone-Monroe, Beach Oak, Robinhood & Hanesworth). Families may search for eggs during park hours (sunrise to sunset). If you are one of the lucky ones to...

We're ready to welcome spring with some fun, and would like for you to join us! Starting Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, there will be one (1) Golden Egg hidden at various parks in Westmont. Each day we will post on Facebook which parks will have a Golden Egg, so make sure you're following us!...

In partnership with the Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM), Navy Pier guests can enjoy five fun-filled days of activities for families and children (ages 10 and under) on the last Thursday of each month from January – May and two additional days of activities in September & October. Admission to the Chicago Children’s Museum is free,...

Celebrate the season with a spring-themed storytime and craft!

Use Neon oil pastels, highlighters, black lights, and so much more to create art. We will experiment with Neon, Black lights, and anything that glows in the dark! Dress for the mess and a warning to parents, your children may end up fully covered in highlighters...(but don't worry, it easily washes off).

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Stop by the Downers Grove Museum during your Spring Break to test your skills at some of history’s most fun activities, crafts and games! Learn to make butter the old-fashioned way and about Blodgett's thriving dairy farm. As flowers are beginning to bloom, learn to make a tissue paper bouquet to brighten...

Stop in and enjoy a game or two of Bingo. All families with children welcome.

Join us for a Minion movie marathon during spring break. Minions will be shown at 1:30 p.m., and Minions: The Rise of Gru will be shown at 3:30 p.m. Bring a blanket to lay on if you wish. Live in-person. No registration.

Spring Break is almost over, but we're still having fun at the library! Drop in and get creative by using an assortment of craft materials to create unique DIY art. Children under the age of 8 must be directly supervised by a caregiver. 

Join us for a dance party and an ocean themed craft!

We're ready to welcome Spring with some fun, and invite you to join us! There will be 1 Golden Egg hidden in each of our 6 parks (Memorial, Yena, Stone-Monroe, Beach Oak, Robinhood & Hanesworth). Families may search for eggs during park hours (sunrise to sunset). If you are one of the lucky ones to...

We're ready to welcome spring with some fun, and would like for you to join us! Starting Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, there will be one (1) Golden Egg hidden at various parks in Westmont. Each day we will post on Facebook which parks will have a Golden Egg, so make sure you're following us!...

It's Spring Break, so stop by and build with blue blocks of all sizes! Large and small Blue Blocks will be available for kids of all ages to drop-in and play.

Join us in Center Park for our Bubble Show! Friday, March 31st from 10 am - 11 am. This event is free to attend and open to the public, no registration is required, just meet us in Center Park for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles!

Family History Day Monday, March 27 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst Cost: FREE Drop in on a special day reserved just for families to explore exhibits, participate in fun activities, and learn about the people and cultures featured in our In Pursuit of Happiness exhibit....

Drop in for fun activities, coloring sheets, and more to celebrate National Crayon Day! Materials available while supplies last.

Join us as we read and the storyteller signs. We’ll teach you signs for some of the words in the story and from our favorite songs. Space is limited to the first 20 kids and caregivers. This is a drop-in program but space is limited to to the first 20 with caregivers.

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 yrs and 9-11 yrs, while one...

Whether you want to learn how to letterbox or already know, this event is perfect for anyone who enjoys crafts, puzzles or earning a small prize. Arrive any time before 6:00 PM.

Dribble, pass, shoot, score, and win! That’s what you will do at this special event all about basketball. We will have a free throw contest, play a game or two of knock out, participate in some drills, and leave time for a short scrimmage. Represent your favorite college or pro team if you have the...

Battle it out with NERF! Compete in games including Capture the Flag, Team Elimination and Free-for-All Combat. Food and drink provided! You can bring your own NERF guns and protective gear, or we have some to borrow! Label your belongings. For ages 6-10.

Help us clean our parks and public areas on Saturday, April 1, from 8AM - 12PM! Grab your troops, tribes, family, and friends for a fun and helpful community event.

The Annual Breakfast with the Bunny, Co-Sponsored with the Westchester Kiwanis Club, is right around the corner. All residents and friends of Westchester are welcome to attend. Special entertainment will include balloon art and roving magician. Tickets should be purchased early (so our Bunny has time to prepare); however, tickets will also be sold at...

All families with children ages 1 through 3rd grade are invited to come see and hear about the most EGG-straordinary event that happened in history! Start with a guided interactive tour through the Easter story, then join us for an Easter egg hunt. Find and collect eggs of all different colors and exchange them for...

Join Coldwell Banker's, Leavenworth Team for a Easter Bunny Meet & Greet. Each family will receive a complimentary picture with the Easter Bunny. There will be a coloring contest & other fun prizes!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the...

Breakfast begins at 9:00am, Egg Hunt is at 10:30am.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Easter Events.

Come join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt for a hopping good time! Invite your friends and neighbors. EGG HUNT TIMES 9:30 am ages 0-5 10:00 am ages 6-9 10:30 am ages 10-12   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and...

Drop by for a casual discussion to learn about wildlife you may find in your backyard or neighborhood, what brought them there, and what to do about it!

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

Hop over to the Iowa Community Center for a fun, outdoor egg hunt. A special prize will be awarded in each age group, to the child who finds the winning egg: under age 2; 2-4; 5-7 and ages 8 and older. Parents may assist children ages 4 and younger. The egg hunt will be held...

Hop on over to the Heritage Center for some spring family fun! Children will get a chance to make a craft, play games, and meet the Easter Bunny. Every registered child must be accompanied by an adult. Register by March 25.

Leave the kids at home and enjoy a fun day out with friends! Grab a drink from Wine & Cheese Co. and do some shopping while you look for a golden egg! Dozens of eggs will be hidden around the store! When you find an egg bring it to the prize station to see what...

Hop on the Centennial Trail and go table to table from our local Sponsors & Partners for treats! Includes basket. Pre-registration is required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Easter Events.

Join us for a silly storytime for the whole family that is sure to have you laughing. We will read funny stories and tell jokes on April Fools' Day!

Reservations are Recommended for the reservations will have priority. Here comes the Easter Bunny hopping into Bass Pro Shops. He will arrive on April 1 for pictures and will be here until April 9th. EASTER BUNNY HOURS: Saturday, April 1st: 11AM-6PM Sunday, April 2nd: 11AM-4PM Monday, April 3rd: 5PM-8PM Tuesday, April 4th: 5PM-8PM Wednesday, April...

Kids will get Easter eggs with prizes!! 🐥🐣🐇🐰 Parents can crack an egg at checkout for discounts!! 🐥🐣🐇🐰 *See store for details* For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the Easter Bunny.

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...

Come take some pictures with the Easter Bunny at Illinois Harley-Davidson! Face Painting for the kids! • Start & End Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm • Photos with the Easter Bunny • Face Painting Bring the family down for a memorable time at Illinois Harley-Davidson!   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Your precious pooch can have some Easter fun, too! Visit with pet-friendly sponsors and let your dog hunt for Easter eggs at our Bark Park at West Main Community Park. All dogs must be leashed during the event. Registration fee is per dog.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Take your photo with our famous Easter Bunny at Millennium Plaza gazebo on Stolp Avenue. FREE!

Visit downtown businesses for fun and activities that are hoptastic! A map will be posted with participating businesses prior to the event. FREE!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.

Easter egg hunts aren't just for kids! Come on in to Wild Fire Harley on April 1st and celebrate Easter with an 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭!!! ⇢ Complimentary snacks and drinks ⇢ The hunt begins at 1pm. We will have eggs hidden throughout the store for you to find! Please limit 2 eggs per person....

Join us for live music from Little Miss Ann, a bunny scavenger hunt, and artwork by local students! 1 - 3 p.m. *Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the KCC desk, search high and low for the pictures of three cute bunnies, and claim a prize sticker while supplies last! *Enjoy Ukrainian egg-inspired artwork...

Do you love to watch, read, or play Pokémon? Then this is the program for you! Experience fun Pokémon activities with like-minded kids with the option to bring your cards to play or trade with others. Registration required.

Support your Local Authors and enjoy two storytimes with your family! Drop-in to the Storyhouse Marsh for two storytimes lead by local authors. 2:00 pm - Anna Marie Guiffre aka "Susie Spinach" 2:30 pm - Hi, Max

Flashlight your way through Camp Big Timber... ​Hunt begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. Open to adults 21+ Grand Prizes Galore! Hundreds of prizes available Select eggs are redeemable for prizes Bring your own flashlight Bags to collect eggs will be provided No outside bags allowed The hunt takes place no matter what the weather. Dress...