Events Calendar

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...

Learn how to tap a maple tree, and try to drill and set a tap yourself! We'll simmer sap over an open fire and watch as it thickens to maple syrup. Relax with a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy ice cream with syrup drizzled on top from our Maple Café. After a day of...

Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...

Take a stroll through our STEM stations and learn something new! Try out each of our fun stations that explore different STEM concepts. (Grades K–5)

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...

Drop in between 7-8 pm to try out some giant versions of classic games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5-11 yrs with an adult.

Take a break from your busy week and unwind at the library! Each Wednesday there will be a different activity like building, crafts, and games.

If Saturdays are too hectic for you to shop the Book Sale, these new Wednesday evening sales might be the perfect option. Find your next favorite book, movie or CD and benefit the Friends! The Friends of the Batavia Public Library will host its new, monthly Evening Book Sale in the lower level FriendSpace. Credit...

Experience different animal habitats and learn all about the animals who live there. This event is aimed at K–5 homeschool students and their teachers.

Pop in to the Youth Department program room to make fantastic and unique creations. We'll give you some building ideas. Then you can use the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Be sure to continue the fun over the weekend to admire the LEGO train on display at the...

You are invited to come celebrate Gerald and Piggie’s friendship by reading fun stories, participating in games and enjoying a snack. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Pop in to the Youth Department program room to make fantastic and unique creations. We'll give you some building ideas. Then you can use the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Be sure to continue the fun over the weekend to admire the LEGO train on display at the...

Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages 12-17 w/adult.

Hiking, campfires and singing are not just for summer! Explore the sights and sounds of Messenger Woods at night while hiking along a lantern-lit trail with a naturalist. Warm yourself and your singing voice for nostalgic camp songs around a roaring campfire. Top off the evening with a delicious roasted s’more.

Naperville St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run Come one, come all and take on the 5K together regardless of your age or how fast you will run. This is a fun event that you are all sure to enjoy! The St Paddy’s Day run supports Naperville’s local charities and gives us the ability to give back...

We couldn't be more EGGCITED for Easter Eggstravaganza 2024! Join the fun as families participate together in an indoor, scavenger hunt style egg hunt and hear the miraculous story of Easter!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.

Friends of the Library Book Sale in the FriendSpace in the Lower Level. Buying books at the Friends' sale is a great way to support the Library. Book sales are held in the lower level FriendSpace on the second Saturdays of the month, with the exception of June.

Sponsored by @dundeeanimalhospital Join us on Saturday, March 9th at 9:30 am so your pet can strut their St. Paddy's stuff and have a chance to win some great prizes (and a chance to walk in the Dundee St. Pat's parade at 11:00 am)! All pets must be pre-registered by Wednesday, March 6th. Click below...

Wahoo! Celebrate our favorite mustachioed hero named Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends with crafts and activities.

WSI’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a family event celebrating Irish heritage and culture. It attracts over 3,000 participants and 15,000 spectators to downtown Naperville. The Parade starts at 10:00 AM from the corner of Mill Street and Ogden Avenue, proceeded south on Mill to Jefferson, crossing over to Main St. and ending at Water...

BrewHop Fun Runs presents the Shamrockin' St. Charles 8K (formerly Shamrockin' Along the Fox River). In cooperation with St. Charles Park District and Pollyanna Brewing Company, Shamrockin' St. Charles offers a scenic walk/run, followed by a celebration at one of the areas most popular breweries. NEW FOR 2024 is the one mile Shamrockin' Family Fun...

Join Chicago Fire FC Community Coaches—and Sparky the mascot—for fun, physical play activities that build focus, social interaction, confidence, creativity, and problem-solving! Your feet and your brain will be busy!

Explore the wonders of the night sky in the Discovery Center Museum's mobile planetarium! We'll learn about moon phase changes, the upcoming eclipse, planets, constellations and more. Register for a session in advance.

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! Andy's show is packed with hilarious juggling, comedy, and audience participation. With a trunk full of tricks and some hilarious help from his “Audience All-Stars,” Andy Head presents a knock-out Comedy Juggling Show that will have everyone laughing, smiling, and cheering!

For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Whether you’re Irish or just wish you were, join us for a St. Patrick’s Day story and craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making.

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...

Celebrate the St.Patrick's Day holiday in East Dundee with a spectacular Parade & fun for the entire family, including a Kilted 5K Run!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Princesses, superheroes, and cartoons, oh my! Follow the map and visit a variety of costumed characters in various stores throughout Downtown Wheaton. Snap a photo, collect autographs, and make memories, all in your favorite place!

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! We'll have activities throughout the 1st floor, celebrating Geneva's community spirit.

Thanks to our friends at Two Bostons we will be hosting Photos with the Easter Bunny at their Market Meadows location at 1239 S Naper Blvd in Naperville. So come bring your furry, feathered, scaly, or shelled family members and have them meet the Easter Bunny. We will have a photographer on-site taking FREE photos...

Elmhurst proudly presents its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Roads and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Local vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.

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...

Join us Saturdays in March for a free Women’s History Month Workshop hosted by the Women’s Live Artist Studio. The Women’s LIVE Artist Studio is a community of Chicago-based, predominately African American, female artists who create, display, and sell their art year-round from Navy Pier’s Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, near Chicago Children’s Museum. Members...

Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo.

Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...

The 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Fest will be held on Saturday, March 9, in historic downtown Lemont! The parade route is on north Stephen Street, and west on Main Street. Join us following the parade to the fest at the end of west Main Street and the Lemont VFW Post. Fest details...

Calling all girl coders! Designed for Grades 3-5, this monthly STEM class will cover topics like cybersecurity, computer science, and online safety. Students will learn new skills and develop problem solving abilities with hands-on activities. EncryptHer meets at the Library one Saturday each month and is presented in both English and Spanish.

Shake off the cold weather blues by enjoying FREE live jazz music at establishments throughout the Downtown Oak Park district! Presented by Downtown Oak Park in partnership with 90.9 WDCB “Chicago’s Home for Jazz!”

The St. Charles St. Patrick's Day Parade is the highlight of a day full of celebration, including an Opening Ceremony, Photo Opportunities, and more! Starting at 2pm, the parade will travel down Main Street, starting at 6th Street and concluding at 4th Avenue.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Celebrate one of the biggest holidays of the year early with us! Adults can purchase craft beer, as the kiddies can enjoy green milk. St. Patrick's Day crafts, games, and music will roar with excitement in our gymnasium. The Leprechaun may stop by so kids, you can create a trap for him to get his...

Learn about and celebrate Ramadan with a storytime and craft. Presented in partnership with the Islamic Society of Midwest.

Join us for a storytime featuring musicians from Anderson Music Studio! All ages with caregiver.

Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, and refreshments. All couples will receive a keepsake photograph from this memorable night.   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.