Events Calendar

Come down to the frozen watering hole and bring your favorite poles and pals for our annual catch-and-release ice fishing derby! You’ll have three hours to catch as many fish as you can, Award and prizes for Longest Fish, Smallest Fish, and Most Variety of fish caught. All children must be accompanied by an adult....

Get ready for the Geneva Park District’s annual Super Shuffle 5K on Super Bowl Sunday! This event happens snow or shine! The race begins at 10:00 am. After-Race Game Day Party: 10am-noon at Stephen Persinger Recreation Center – wear your team colors! Enjoy food, drinks, a football toss, raffle, and more! All Super Shuffle participants...

On SUNDAY, February 11th, The Guppy Guy and the Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Fish Club will be hosting the Fins and Feathers Fest in Mount Prospect, Illinois from 10-1pm. This event will be hosted at the Lions Rec Center, located at 411 S Maple St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Our events will consistently be on...

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We'll have a pop-up cafe, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we'll be...

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Pucker up… it’s time for your photo-op! Stop into Saturday, February 10th or Sunday, February 11th to snap a selfie with your sweetheart at our decorative kissing booths!

Experience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features winter hikes, outdoor games, s'mores and cocoa around the fire, ice fishing demonstrations, indoor winter ecology activities, dogsled demonstrations and more. Dress for the winter!

Join us for a Spectacular Lunar New Year Celebration at Pacifica Square! 🌙🏮 Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Park to Shop Food Court as we ring in the Year of the Dragon! 🐉 Embrace the festive spirit with a lineup of exciting activities: 🦁 Lion Dancing: Marvel at the mesmerizing lion dance...

Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!

Follow a series of clues and solve a variety of puzzles in our Bad Guys-themed escape room.

Let the DG Music Club musicians give you a break from winter with music celebrating some ofFebruary – Valentine’s Day, listening to classical music while watching it snow, and 5 more weeks of winter.

The Aurora Lamplighters is an a cappella group that sings four-part harmony, barbershop style. For this program, they'll sing love songs and other favorites in celebration of Valentine's Day! You may have heard the Aurora Lamplighters at local events and parades- they sing a cappella, without instrumental accompaniment- only their voices!

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies then you create your own masterpiece. In this session, make something special that you can give away or keep for yourself! For ages 3 and older with an adult. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last....

Come make some cool homemade Valentines to share with friends and family. We’ll have everything you might need to let your creativity run wild this Valentine’s Day!

Join us for a Valentine’s storytime with stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2 – 6. Sign up begins 2 weeks prior to each date.

Color and listen to an audiobook of retold classic fairytales. Join any time during the program. Fairytales will be from The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales by Chris Colfer.

Barbie’s, Ken’s and friends are invited to join the library to celebrate your favorite pink doll! Enjoy, crafts, photo ops, treats and more!

Do you like lizards, tea, and reading? If you answered yes to all, then this program is for you! Come join us for tea time with No Toes, the bearded dragon, and read a story to him as well! Pick your book, pick your tea, and cozy up with No Toes for a chill evening...

New parents interested in registering for Schaumburg Park District's fall 2024-2025 preschool program are invited to attend! Visit al three of our preschool sites (Pat Shephard, Bock and Meineke), visit the classrooms, talk to the teachers and see some of the fun things children learn through hands-on activities. Children must be between the ages of...

Join us for an all ages open board game night every 2nd Tuesday of the month after 7:00 pm. Play from our selection of games or bring your own. Teen+ games can be found in the Adult/YA department. Kids and family friendly games in Children’s.

In this story session, we will enjoy stories, music, and also some play time! Ages 0-5. En esta sesion de cuentos estaremos disfrutando de cuentos, musica, y ademas de un tiempo de juego! Ages 0-5 / Edades 0-5.

Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a story trail. Each story will showcase a prominent Black figure. 

Celebrate Black history with a special storytime with Ms Sophia and Roscoe!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us in this special Storytime! (All ages, preschoolers with an adult)

Love is in the air! Come join us for a special Valentine's Day Storytime! Listen to some lovely stories, make a craft, and have fun! Ages 2-5 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go,...

Join us to celebrate Valentine's Day at the Library! We'll have a craft, story, and snacks as well as a cute themed photo op for you and your love bug! Please register child only.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go,...

In your Swiftie era? Let’s make friendship bracelets, listen to songs, and talk all things Taylor Swift!

Join us for a Valentine's Day storytime with stories, songs, and a special craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

Join us for a Valentine’s storytime with stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2 – 6. Sign up begins 2 weeks prior to each date.

Children and their parents are invited to participate in Polish stories, songs, games and a craft. Zapraszamy dzieci i ich rodziców do udziału w naszym polskim programie, w którym oferujemy; bajki, piosenki, gry i zabawy w języku polskim.

In honor of our OBOC children's book, "In the Neighborhood," let's transport ourselves into the beautiful illustrations using green screen technology! "In the Neighborhood" was written and illustrated by Rocio Bonilla.

Celebrate Black History Month with some of your favorite black superheroes. Participants will listen to stories, make superhero crafts, play games, and test their superhero knowledge. All ages

Looking for free homework help for your student? Drop in for tutoring sessions with volunteers from The Merry Tutor! Grades K - 12. The Merry Tutor is a volunteer organization providing free tutoring and homework help for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. High school volunteer tutors will assist students with core subject areas, including...

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians in this one-of-a-kind herpetology program that will educate and entertain. Kids will enjoy learning about animals from around the world while seeing them right up close. The best is saved for last, because after the presentation many of the animals can be touched and even held. This...

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. For grades 1-5. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

Performances and dance lessons with Najwa First Show: 10am Second Show: 11:30am For information on how to bring your class, email your name, the name of the school, the class grade, and number of students to pdiggs@dusablemuseum.org.

Join us for all sorts of Bluey-related fun: musical statues, long dogs, and more wackadoo.

Join us for a sensory story and activity! This program is intended for those with sensory sensitivities but all are welcome!

Join us for crayon coloring fun.

Drop in to play carnival games with our middle school panel volunteers. For ages 3-6. Caregiver required.

Calling all Bolingbrook homeschool families! Learn about 1920s history through the eyes of Claudie, the beloved American Girl doll. It’s going to be the bee’s knees! (Grades K–5)

Join us as we uncover clues together to solve a murder case that occurred on the rarest day on the calendar: leap day!

Come ready to light up the night and dance with glow sticks! Wear a white or neon outfit so that you glow like crazy! Please register everyone in your family. Sessions from 5:00 - 5:30pm and 7:00 - 7:30pm.

Learn all about this important holiday and different cultures at our Lunar New Year Party. Test your luck in games and watch a performance from a real lion dance team. For families of all ages.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese...

Join us on Wibit Night for an evening of water and inflatable fun with the wiggle track and rodeo splash. Tickets go on sale online or at the PLAC front desk the Monday prior to each event.

Jason Kollum will send balls, clubs, rings, and other wacky objects flying into the air during his Comedy Juggling and Variety Show! Then, everybody will get the chance to learn different types of balancing and juggling skills. Please register all children and adults who will be attending.

All ages. Join us for a special all-day event featuring the North Central O Gaugers Carnival and Circus themed model railroad run. The O’ Gaugers share insight about their hobby as well as the railroad’s impact on American history and the tradition of toy trains. Registration not required. 

Renowned children's musician Little Miss Ann will have everyone dancing and singing to her catchy songs followed by a 30-minute musical playtime to celebrate inclusion and connection. This performance is presented as part of We Love Our C.I.T.Y. month and designed for children with disabilities and their families, and any child that could benefit from...

Activities to educate and celebrate the Lunar New Year–Year of the Dragon.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Put on your favorite outfit and get ready to groove! Drop in for a fancy dance party featuring our favorite kid's songs, fun activities, and a simple craft. For ages 5 and younger with an adult. No registration necessary.

Join Uptown United on Argyle Street in 2024 as Uptown continues its annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year! To welcome the Year of the Dragon, we’ll be hosting the Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 17th (kick-off at 1:00pm sharp at Argyle & Winthrop) featuring 20+ local community...

Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Enjoy a story plus simple yoga stretches, activities and songs with your little one. Please bring a yoga mat or towel for each of you. Call Youth Services at (630) 879-1393 x500 to register, beginning February 1.

Local educator Ling Liu brings you fun stories and songs in Mandarin and English. All ages. Sign up begins 2/3.

Enjoy an interactive musical concert performed by Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann, an award-winning kids' musician. For families with children ages 0-6. Siblings Welcome.

All Ages may browse and purchase homemade crafts from STC High School students!

Together with the Xilin Association, Fox Valley will welcome the Year of the Dragon with a fun-filled Lunar New Year celebration. Throughout the free event, there will be cultural activities, exploration booths and performances. - an interactive Chinese calligraphy demonstration - DIY Chinese lantern crafts - a chopsticks challenge hands-on game - an interactive Chinese...

Break your cabin fever and experience winter on the prairie. Adopt-A-Husky will be at the Bartlett Nature Center, 20254 W. Stearns Road, with their teams of Siberian Huskies and Sleds. Watch as they run our mile trail and learn about the history of dog sledding and the equipment they use. Additional indoor and outdoor activities...

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Engage in a bilingual storytime in both English & Korean. Rhymes, music, & a craft will be featured. 한국어와 영어로 진행되는 스토리타임에 오세요. 말놀이와 노래, 간단한 만들기도 함께 해요.

Join us for a movie and a snack at the library! No cost. Please register each child that wishes to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn about the natural and individual histories and husbandry of our ambassador raptors.

Got what it takes to be a puzzling champion? Come to the La Grange Library and prove it! Our puzzle challenge will allow families to compete against each other to see who can complete their puzzle first! There will be a prize for the winning team! This event is intended for elementary-aged children and their...

Join us as we learn all about owls, from their relations with other animals to their unique adaptations, with a naturalist from Peck Park Farm!

Explore the origins of blues music from its early beginnings with Fruteland Jackson. Learn the history of Blues music through songs, stories, and discussions while listening to instrumental examples played on the guitar. For all ages. Available to the first 80 participants.

Join us for a special story time with international award-winning author, Megan Deliberto. Megan will be reading her new book, Bruno’s Best Birthday, a delightful story about friendship and determination. After the reading, children are encouraged to stay to learn about the animals in Megan’s books. Have you ever seen a polar bear tooth or...

Let your imagination wander as you stroll along the streets of The Promenade and revel in the entertainment—fire jugglers, twisters, and captivating mini shows on The Row and South Sandburg Way. If you are feeling too hot, take a break to cool down while witnessing an ice demonstration and capturing memorable pictures with the stunning...