Events Calendar

Whether you’re new to the sport or looking for a refresher, join us to learn safety tips, proper shooting techniques, and basic skills. Equipment provided. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Pop Up Poetry featuring work by Oswego High School & Oswego East High School Poets and Artists. Stroll along the Poetry Path to read poems, rock out with interactive painted rock poetry, chalk out your best verse, or visit the Poet-tree for an inspirational prompt.

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...

This FREE event features family fun and more than 40 local vendors for the public to learn more about local resources and health and wellness services, including skincare, heart care, diabetes, cancer and so much more.

Visit with local business and organizations to learn about their sustainable initiatives and how you can be more "green".

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...

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

Join us and read a poem for an audience! Or just come to listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome, and no registration necessary. In honor of National Poetry Month and in partnership with the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library, A-Town Poetics will host an open poetry reading on Tuesday, April 25 from...

Celebrate Arbor Day and connect with nature in an environment designed just for kids! Splash through secret streams, climb colossal acorns, and slide down giant tree roots. Nature Cat will have activities and prizes to share. We look forward to seeing you there! Timed-entry daily admission tickets to The Morton Arboretum must be obtained in...

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Families, enjoy an evening out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.

Recreate the “junk drawer crafting” experience with tables of random bits and bobs for open crafting and artwork. Materials, suggested craft and clean up all provided, but feel free to bring your own junk drawer items to contribute.

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...

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,...

Join us for a story and creative weaving project.

Join us for a fun filled evening to celebrate Children’s Day! Please register each child. ¡Acompáñanos una tarde llena de diversión para celebrar el Día de los Niños! Favor de registrar cada niño.

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 the Village of North Aurora in celebrating Arbor Day! Mayor Gaffino and the Public Works Department welcome the community to plant a tree on Arbor Day near the parking lot on Marvo & John St. in North Aurora. The event is open to the public. Local day care students will assist in planting the...

Join the Lemont Park District early Childhood Preschool Program for an Arbor Day celebration! The day's activities may include a butterfly aviary, a visit from Seemore the Eagle, fun activities and the dedication of our Little Free Library. 

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Community Park District of La Grange.

Kids with sensory needs and varied abilities will explore stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Adults also attend, siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this interactive small-group storytime, designed for kids who find traditional storytime formats challenging. We’ll enjoy a brief story along with movement, music, and hands-on exploration of sensory materials, recommended for...

Grab your device, download the Pokemon Go app, and join us on a walk to catch 'em all around the library!

Take in fresh air and fun on a beautiful Spring night. There’s big prizes to be won at Beep Bingo, so reserve your spot and plan a delicious dinner. Your $20 fee includes your parking spot, cards for each of the evening’s 10 games, and your bingo dauber. Want to play more than one card?...

A family friendly mini concert presented by DuPage Symphony Orchestra featuring the Woodwind Quintet. A question-and-answer session will follow the performance. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the May 13 concert "Symphonic Song" at Wentz Concert Hall, featuring Grammy-winning soprano Sarah Brailey.

Since 1985 the All-American Soap Box Derby has sanctioned rally racing. Since its inception the All-American rally program has grown into a very popular racing format. Rally racing affords families the opportunity to gain driving experience: to test ideas and concepts; to meet new people; to try new racing tracks; and most importantly, to have...

Join Mirabel from Encanto in the library lobby in honor of National Library Week 2023. Take a picture with Mirabel!

Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to our community with plantings and walks. Drop-in.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Celebrate the newest addition to the Lucha Legends series, Hope Rises by Paul Barile. Paul is bringing luchadoras to read in both English and Spanish and show off some luchador moves. Children will be able to make their own luchador masks. Lucha Legends is a bilingual series for children that follows luchadores and...

Ray Graham Association is providing a series of free resource fairs for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Family support, life skills, community living, and recreation opportunities help people be happier and healthier. A variety of experts will be available to answer your questions and share resources. Join us on Saturdays, Apr. 29,...

Join us for stories, crafts, songs and more!

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...

Free tree giveaways, ceremonial tree planting, magnolia tree raffle/silent auction, door prizes, environment fair, light refreshments.

Connecting with nature is a wonderful way to feel good! (And who couldn’t use another reason to feel good?) Kids will see collaboration in action as families come together to learn about the prairie, plant, help with river clean-up and talk about how organizations like The Conservation Foundation teach us to care for our planet...

Celebratory traditions are created all over the world for a variety of purposes. Some are based on historical fact, while others are magical myths. Gather with farm friends to explore different cultural customs. Spring is the season of new beginnings. Make unique crafts, play one-of-a-kind games and enjoy the warmth of a blazing bonfire. Refreshments...

Vendors, music, food, drinks, face painting, games for kids, fun for the whole family.