Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the American Writers Museum’s Family Free Days! Enjoy free admission to the museum and a variety of activities for the whole family. Forever Free: A Frederick Douglass Tour Discover the incredible legacy and enduring impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, as well as other Black writers who...

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Bring the family on a walk on our scenic trails! We will discuss some of the amazing year-round residents of the Preserves.

Join the Kane County Audubon and help count birds at Hickory Knolls as part of this global event.

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...

What better way to spend time with family or friends than with a board game? Participants for this Sunday Funday Game Day will have a chance to try different board games with nature and history themes. An interpretive naturalist will be there to answer questions and explain the games (or play referee!).

Can you guess what animals have been visiting from the clues they’ve left behind? Learn about tracks, scat and more during this adventure.

Scandinavian Jam, where we practice what we teach. Enjoy an afternoon of traditional roots music. We teach by ear, review and share tunes. We take suggestions and love meeting new people; it's a very friendly group!

Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, February 10, 2024 (Year of the Dragon, 4722), and the Lunar New Year parade will place on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and travel north on Wentworth towards the viewing stand at Cermak and...

Mr. Myers plays a fun mix of island favorites from Bob Marley to Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon and more! With a 40+ year legacy of thrilling audiences of all generations, they'll transport you straight to the tropics! All ages are welcome; registration is required.

360 CHICAGO is offering free admission for children, along with all-day, family-friendly activations that include face-painting, a visual scavenger hunt, coloring stations, kiddie-cocktails and more. More info below - Hoping you can include in any family roundups you may have planned for the holiday! Families can enjoy the day off of school at 360 CHICAGO,...

These FREE, nature-themed self-guided activities for families. No registration required. Times are Monday through Friday - 9:00am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Saturdays are 9:30am - 2:30pm. January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 15 - Swirling Snowflakes February 17 and 19 - Winter Birds and Great Backyard Bird Count March 25 -...

Some parties are worth melting for! This warm hug of a celebration will feature games, crafts, and a visit from a familiar snowman. The cold never bothered us anyway at the Geneva Public Library! "Let it go" with games, a craft, and a fun visit with a special snowman.

Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the American Writers Museum’s Family Free Days! Enjoy free admission to the museum and a variety of activities for the whole family. Forever Free: A Frederick Douglass Tour Discover the incredible legacy and enduring impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, as well as other Black writers who...

Join us for some fun activities inspired by everyone's favorite bird, The Pigeon.

Featuring: Wolf, Crocodile, Sloth, Bats, Lynx, Opossum, Skunks, Armadillo, Owl, Hawk, Falcon, Cavy, Fennec Fox, Lizards, Snakes Hedgehog, Macaw, & MORE! Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Kids | FREE Ages 0-3 | $5 High School & College Students with School ID (Accepting cash, credit, debit. No online tickets. Pay at the door. Educational Presentations, Concessions,...

Snow came early in Firefly Grove, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, and interactive movement. The show is ideal for ages 2-7 but has something...

Let’s get our groove on in the Meeting Room with our very own, kid-friendly playlist! Ages 2-5 with caregiver.

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Our family-friendly Presidents’ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children. Let our nation’s leader know what you’re thinking with our “Letter to the President” activity. All letters will be mailed to the White House. Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.

GAMES - PRIZES - BOUNCE HOUSE - LOADS OF FUN Join us for some WINTER FUN!

Release your inner superhero with fun games and mini experiments that feature favorites like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and you! That’s right, Kid President says “You may not have a cape or wear underwear outside your clothes (that’s a good thing), but...you have everything you need to make someone’s day more awesome.” Come make...

Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.

Join us for an afternoon of celebrating Black superheroes! We will play games, learn about the history of black superheroes and watch "Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse." (Grades 6–12)

Get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a Paleontological dig and see authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. Come 15 minutes early (1:45) to meet “Green Bean” the baby Triceratops! Stay late to explore the fossils.

Swim by the library on your day off school for a fun family movie! Bring your own packaged snacks & covered drinks. Movie: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023 DreamWorks, Rated PG). Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken: Sweet and awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at school, but she mostly just feels invisible. She's...

We'll go under the sea with crafts, games, and songs from the musical Finding Nemo Jr. performed by the Glen Westlake Middle School Theatre Club.

From a galaxy far away to a marvelous cinematic universe, test out your knowledge and see if the force is with you to become a Jeopardy champion. Win one prize to rule them all! Register as a team of up to six or individually. All ages. Meeting Room.

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Are you looking to play chess with other students? Stop by the Youth Services Department and build your chess skills by playing with others. Some chess sets will be provided. Feel free to bring your own chess set. Drop-in; no registration required.

Drop in for an evening movie! We're watching the animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, Rated PG). With a great movie comes great snacks, too... All ages are welcome.

What happens when you give a kid a muffin? They'll celebrate National Muffin Day with delicious muffins, stories, and rhymes, followed by a simple craft.

Come celebrate Black History Month with storyteller and musician Shanta Nurullah as she shares stories and songs of African people.

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

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 for a celebration of West African dance and culture Ayodele, a Yoruba word meaning “Joy in the home”, is a diverse sister-circle of performing artists committed to studying and performing drum and dance as a wellness modality. More than 20 artists perform African drum and dance to educate and motivate young women and...

Join us for some gentle exercise with an expert!

Join us in the Hive for a gaming extravaganza! Will you be the big winner?

Stamp, weave, glue, and paint through a winter of amazing crafts. For grades 3-5.

Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Registration required.

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. Registration is required but space is limited. Please register each child attending.

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Sign your child up to play a few rounds of the dice game Yahtzee with a senior buddy during this intergenerational program.

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

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both Hindi...

You are invited to a party! Come dressed in festive clothes and join us for a celebration of Mo Willems' characters Elephant & Piggie. We will read a story, eat snacks, and take silly pictures in our photo booth.

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...

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 2-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Spellbinder Magic Show with Walter King Jr. Magic of the Mind. First Show: 10am Second Show: 11am (45 mins) 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.

Celebrate what makes you unique and special! We’ll read I Love Me! by LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss and Beth Hughes, along with other affirming books, rhymes, and songs. Create a self-portrait to take home. Register. Program Room.

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Get ready to pink out! Join us for Pinkalicious inspired games, crafts, activities and of course a tea party! Recommended age: 4-8 years

Learn about circuits and more in this class full of hands-on activities! Grades 1-8.

Join us for some fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. What will we make today?

Woody, a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a young boy named Andy, sees his position as Andy’s favorite toy jeopardized when his parents buy him a Buzz Lightyear action figure. Even worse, the arrogant Buzz thinks he’s a real spaceman on a mission to return to his home planet. When Andy’s family moves to...

Spend a night celebrating all things Taylor Swift! Travel through the eras with games, trivia, crafts, snacks, and, of course, music! Let the games begin with Taylor-themed challenges. Can you recognize songs from the first note played? Are you enough of a mastermind to beat our brain teasers? Make the friendship bracelets, the paper rings,...

Make cool origami animals! Turn a simple piece of paper into an awesome creation!

In celebration of Black Creativity, kids and families can talk with African American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening right here in our city. This is an opportunity to learn from experts during dynamic demonstrations, hands-on activities and one-on-one conversations. Discover how to turn your passions into a career! Professionals will be stationed...

Explore a sprawling display of imaginative landscapes built of LEGO® bricks featuring small trains running through LEGO city streets, between skyscrapers, and into dreamlike scenes populated by mythological creatures. Fun for kids and fascinating for adults, this miniature world is sure to inspire and delight. In partnership with the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club, LEGO...

On Saturday, February 24, drop by Willis Tower anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Engineering Fest! Activities are geared toward youth ages 8-12, but the whole family is welcome to join. The theme for this year’s festival is Building Tall, showcasing how engineers innovate solutions that provide communities with effective transportation networks, lead...

Check out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the snow!

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

This year's Meet Her! event presents a clean water activist. Most well-known as "Little Miss Flint," Mari Copeny will be speaking at MSI! At the age of 8, Mari wrote to President Obama challenging him to visit Flint, Michigan, drawing the country's attention to Flint's water crisis. Mari is now 16 and continues to fight...

Calling all Jedi, Whovians, Avengers, Trekkies, heroes and villains of all ages - BALibrary Fandom Fest is back! Join us as we celebrate all things fandom with an artist alley, cosplayers galore, epic photo ops, cool crafts, and live music! Get a free airbrush tattoo and join in on our passport challenge. Come in cosplay...

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Did you know that the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to Chicago and the Bronzeville neighborhood? Come celebrate the history and contributions of this vital third of our city’s population through activities that center on this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Fun for all ages! Included with general...

"Geek out" at the library with a day dedicated to your favorite fandoms! This family-friendly event will include games, activities, crafts, cosplay runway, virtual reality, a scavenger hunt, trivia, and more.

Looking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale. You can also buy a reusable Friends tote bag full of materials for $5!

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...

Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a winter walk.

Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.

Dreaming of Spring and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your planning and join Sustain DuPage at our free Seed Share! What to bring: We welcome heirloom and open pollinated seeds, including those purchased packets you didn’t use all of last year. Please bring seeds saved or purchased within the last...

Shopping is sweet at Town Square Wheaton! Join us for the first-ever TSW Chocolate Walk. Register for free and receive tastings of local-made artisan chocolates inside various shops and restaurants — along with steamy hot cocoa to keep you warm as you shop and stroll.

The next stop in Navy Pier’s Global Connections series is International Carnivale! The tradition of Carnivale is celebrated throughout the world in a wide variety of ways. Join us in the Aon Grand Ballroom on February 24th for an afternoon celebration featuring art-making activities, music, food, and dance from across the globe. There will be...

Celebrate Black History Month with professional storyteller Oba William King. King will share interactive stories, drumming, poetry, music and more. Through traditional folk stories and drumming, King explores how the African-American community shares the joy of the struggle, acknowledges the perseverance, and honors those who never gave up in the quest to be fully recognized...

Join us for a storytime intended for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing issues or for those who find traditional storytime programs challenging. Siblings welcome. Ages 3 – 9. Sign up begins 7/10. 

Test your skills against other kids at our first ever Rubik's Cube Challenge! If you have your own cube feel free to bring it along with you. If not, we will provide one for you to use. We will have various cubes to practice and play with should you not want to compete.

We invite children grades 2-3 to join us as we celebrate Black History Month! We will read and discuss the works of bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi and his adaptations of beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston. Then we will create a unique mixed media collage inspired by the vibrant and spirited artwork of...

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.