Events Calendar

The MCA is proud to collaborate with Mia Park, founder of APIDA Arts, to present Day 3 of the APIDA Arts Festival, a free, three-day event that amplifies and unifies Asian, Pacific Island and Desi/South Asian American artists in Chicago by showcasing their work at premier cultural institutions, providing greater representation, equity and opportunity. The...

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...

Stop by Keshav's Garden to learn about spring birding with hands-on fun with binoculars and other "tools of the trade" with members of the Darien Garden Club and DuPage Birding Club. Come for the fun; stay for the expert information on our local birds. Additional kids' activities will be available. In the event of inclement...

Come enjoy an afternoon at Fullersburg Woods. Visit the Nature Education Center which will be open late and make S'mores outside in the fireplace. We will provide the supplies for making S’mores (including the roasting forks), and tables and Adirondack chairs will be in the area. Register for your S'mores kit online or call 630-850-8110....

Join us at the Geneva Park District Persinger Recreation building for fun nature stories and activities.

Are your little ones Strong Like Mom and cute as can be? Take advantage of this free photo shoot by Sarah Kate Photography to capture their smiles and love for YOU this Mother's Day. During class Professional photos will be taken of your little ones and you, their biggest fan. Here at FIT4MOM EDWC we...

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...

If you’re not lucky enough to have a pet at home, stop by the library for a Cat Café, where Hinsdale Humane Society (HHS) is bringing a few of their adoptable cats to the library for you to meet and hang out with. If you should fall in love with one of our feline visitors,...

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

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us! / ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! May 8: Captain Underpants: First Epic Movie May 22: Space Jam: A New Legacy   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

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...

Registration is required for everyone who is attending. School is almost OUT! Come celebrate with us and have some family fun to kick off your summer.

Follow a short trail and read a children’s nature story along the way. Then stop by the Museum to pick up an activity bag so you can start your own adventure at home.

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...

Come join us for some CINCO DE MAYO fun when we play Bingo! We will use picture-based BINGO cards celebrating the traditions of Mexican culture.

Stop by after school and learn some easy origami in the Tween Center!

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Join us for Free Fishel Park Yoga and Provider Fair - May 13, 9am-1pm. Kid yoga will be at 9am and families will have the chance to talk to mental health providers, giveaways and raffles too!

Do you love building or just knocking things down? Drop into the library for Little Builders Club. Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes. For families with kids ages 7 and under with a caregiver.

REGISTER BY THE DAY OF THE EVENT This spring, try a new hobby – fishing! Learn the basic skills every angler needs to know: how to put together a pole, tie a knot, bait a hook and cast. Safety and ethics will also be discussed. Workshop participants will gain hands-on experience fishing along the lakes...

Let’s celebrate spring! We’re planning a full day of fun Spring Fling activities for the whole family, at the Cantigny greenhouse, Visitors Center and in the wonderful gardens and grounds in between. Tour the greenhouse to see our beautiful flowers and plants before they ship out to the Cantigny gardens. You can chat up our...

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...

Our first Meet Her! event presents a trailblazer in space. Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman to go to space, will be speaking at MSI! She's featured in "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, hosted the YouTube series "Netflix IRL," and recently was honored with her own Barbie. She's also an accomplished electrical engineer who worked at...

Bring Mom (or aunt, grandma, babysitter, or even your dad!) and celebrate Mother’s Day at a Fancy Nancy tea party – filled with special treats and fun crafts. Dress up fancy (optional) and take a wonderful photo together. Please register each family member who will attend.

It’s our annual Mother's Day of Gratitude kids activity. Children can thank Mom, Grandma or the maternal figure in their lives with an original work of painted pot art and a flower.

Car Show to benefit the programs of United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services in Joliet. Accelerating trophies, 50/50 Cash raffle, event tshirts and goodie bags. Free to attend. Fee to enter your automobile. $20 pre-registration $25 day of event.

Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances.

Explore nature by checking out some gear for the afternoon including field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! We’ll be on site to answer questions, give trail recommendations, provide maps and more.

Celebrate the worldwide phenomenon that is Indian Bollywood! Join us as we learn Bollywood dances from Meher Dance Company. We'll also have a craft and celebrate the culture of India!

Join us for a colorful celebration of cultural diversity featuring an array of exciting performances and interactions with special guests. View the In Pursuit of Happiness exhibit on its closing weekend and participate in family-friendly activities outdoors (weather permitting) and in our Education Center. Watch an amazing performance by the Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy,...

Join us for a few games of Bingo. All families with children are welcome.

Get ready for the upcoming sequel by watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with us.

Come and truly express yourself in our open arts and crafts session! Make whatever you want, however you want with the variety of supplies we have available!

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...