Events Calendar

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...

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...

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they learn about plants, what they need to grow and patience.

Superheroes will soon assemble in Wilder Park! Join us at the Elmhurst Public Library for a preview talk about this exciting outdoor art installation by 8 area artists and youth groups before it is unveiled at Art in Wilder Park (May 6 & 7). Get an early sneak peek into the artists’ work and creation...

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

Decorate a unique money bank to take home and stash away all your loose change. (Grades K–3)

Registered Dietitian Dana Peters will be leading a food workshop for families with elementary school students. Discover how many colors you can eat and how they keep your body healthy! Explore colorful foods, learn their benefits, and make a few snacks to see how good it tastes to eat the rainbow.

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...

We invite all prospective and current preschool families to help us celebrate the Week of the Young Child with a Preschool Spring Fling. Enjoy Jason Kollum’s Juggling Show-a fun, interactive show for all ages. During this FREE family-friendly event, you will be able to explore the preschool classrooms, meet our Preschool Coordinator, and ask any...

B-I-N-G-O! Add pizza to the mix and you are guaranteed to have a good time. Register with your friends for this fun spring event! Play a variety of games and if you are lucky win a prize.

Join us for some hands-on learning. Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play. Drop-in; no registration.

Celebrate Earth Day with a Nature Play Date at Lincoln Marsh. Enjoy activities and open play then stay afterwards for a picnic lunch. Registration requested.

How do you catch the Tooth Fairy? Find out during this very special storytime! We'll read stories and sing a song with Miss Carrie. Practice brushing the teeth of some cute puppets and learn all about keeping your teeth sparkly clean from student dental hygienists. Storytime is for a child(children) to attend with an adult...

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

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...

Grades 1-3. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Drop by Central Park at 1555 E. Thacker St. for this prehistoric egg hunt!

Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Preserves. We’ll have litter pick up supplies for individuals or families to check-out.

We're celebrating Earth Day at the library! Try out hands-on activities and learn about ways to make the world a better place. Drop-in; no registration required.

Jo’s Footwork Studio is delighted to offer our popular Pajama Parties! You must register online at www.josfootworkstudio.com to save your spot. Registrations WILL NOT be taken in the office. You may register for all parties now! FRIDAY PJ PARTIES! -October 21st 2022- -December 2nd 2022- -February 24th 2023- -April 21st 2023- $25 per child Supporting...

REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE SPACE IS AVAILABLE Drop the kids off for a night of fun, games, relays, and more! Pizza will be provided. Get ready for fun with the My Gym teachers! This event is for children 3 and up.

Big Friday is officially back. Kids aged K-8th grade are able to come down to the park district from 6-9pm and play in various games and activities. Food is also brought in for the kids so they can have a bite to eat before the real fun begins! BIG Friday dates are as follows: February...

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.

Each year, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County hosts a planting event in honor of Earth Day. We need the public's help to plant hundreds of trees on this special occasion. The District's Natural Resources staff will dig the holes, while volunteers do the planting. Come place the trees in pre-dug holes, tamp-down dirt,...

Earth Day, Birth Day – Help celebrate all that Planet Earth provides us on this special day, the anniversary of our first Earth Day. Originally held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is now an annual global event celebrated by a billion people in more than 190 different countries to demonstrate support for environmental protection...

Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, a self-guided litter cleanup and more.

**EVENT UPDATE** Due to anticipated chilly temperatures this Saturday morning, our Earth Day Butterfly Event has been MOVED INSIDE to Center Park! Miss Jaime will host her live show from 10-10:45 am on the Center Park stage. Following the show, Miss Jaime will lead those who wish to see the live butterfly release outside to...

We will showcase talented individuals from our community and their recycled fashion creations. Featuring a Catwalk, Kids Corner, Music, Vendors.

Join us for some interesting art projects with recycled materials and show off your creativity and environmental awareness. Session from 10:00am - 10:45am is for ages 2-5. Session from 2:00pm - 3:00pm is for ages 6-11.

Dancers from Salt Creek Ballet Company will share the story of the Ugly Duckling through dance. Attendees will learn basic ballet steps, and create their own dance movements for the Ugly Duckling and the Swan. 3 – 8 years with a caregiver.

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...

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Come volunteer to help clean and beautify Fischer Farm. Water and snacks will be provided during the event. Volunteers will receive a free commemorative Earth Day T-shirt, compliments of Grand Subaru, while supplies last. This event is free but please register at the DGLC or call 630-766-7015.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE You see them when it’s warm outside, hanging out in flowers and working away. Bees! Safely meet these fascinating and important insects during an Earth Day event buzzing with fun. Lori Harris from Salt Creek Butterfly Farm is bringing some hard-working bees to the library in a safe and locked plexiglass case....

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Art activities, worm composting demonstrations, scavenger hunts and free plant giveaways.

Celebrate Earth Day at Hidden Oaks! Enjoy live music and demonstrations from local artisans while discovering fun ways to shrink your carbon footprint by going green. Meet the bees that make our honey, visit with our live animals, shop our vendors, explore the hands-on exhibits and be sure to make s’mores at the campfire. Visitors...

Come dressed as your favorite super hero and let's party! Registration required.

Join us as we enjoy the best of what Mother Nature has to offer – the chance to explore, discover, get muddy and play! Grab a net and catch critters in the pond; make a mud pie; become an expert birder; build a fort and more. The opportunities are endless when you’re playing in Nature’s...

Support local child entrepreneurs by purchasing their handmade goods. A variety of products created by kids who complete our Start-Up Academy will be available to buy. Stop by to show your support.