Week of Events
Online Children’s Sale
Our online store will be available starting at 9am Friday, March 1st. Shop and browse all weekend long! Many items will be half-priced on Sunday, March 3rd. Shopper pickup Saturday, March 9th, 10am-1pm at Owen Elementary School, 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville, IL. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Railroad Museum Open House
Railroad Museum Open House
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...
Maple Sugaring Days
Maple Sugaring Days
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...
Maple Sugaring
Maple Sugaring
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...
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
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...
STEM Stations
STEM Stations
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)
Cuentos en Español
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO® fans to share ideas, free build, or use the challenge cards for your own special creation.
Field Watchers
Field Watchers
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:...
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year! Tickets must be reserved online before your visit. Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings in August! Illinois Residents receive free admission from 5 – 9 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.) Upcoming Free Evenings: August 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29,...
Family Game Night: Giant Board Games
Family Game Night: Giant Board Games
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.
Free Parking Wednesday
Free Parking Wednesday
New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
I am a Scientist
I am a Scientist
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
PlayLab PlayDate
PlayLab PlayDate
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with...
Weekday Intermission
Weekday Intermission
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.
Friends’ Evening Book Sale
Friends’ Evening Book Sale
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...
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
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...
Cookie Decorating
Nature Exploration: Animal Habitats
Nature Exploration: Animal Habitats
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.
Friday Fun Day
Friday Fun Day
Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Free Admission for Illinois Residents
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...
Build with LEGO
Build with LEGO
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...
Elephant and Piggie Party
Elephant and Piggie Party
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.
Pajama Party
Pajama Party
Watch a Movie Eat Pizza* Make Ice Cream Treats* Wear your favorite PJs! Bring a pillow and/or blanket!
Build with LEGO
Build with LEGO
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...
Outdoor Cooking
Outdoor Cooking
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages 12-17 w/adult.
Campfire Sing-along and Hike
Campfire Sing-along and Hike
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.
Lake County Mothers of Twins Club Resale
Lake County Mothers of Twins Club Resale
The nonprofit organization Lake County Mothers of Twins Club proudly invites you to our annual Spring Children's Resale on 3/9/2024 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center! Featuring gently used children's clothing (preemie through size 16), infant & toddler equipment, maternity & nursing clothes, swim wear & gear, shoes & sandals, sports equipment, toys...
St. Paddy’s Day 5k
St. Paddy’s Day 5k
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...
LEGO Train
LEGO Train
Come and experience the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club's amazing display! Follow the train around the room as it travels through different worlds, each of which was painstakingly created by adult LEGO enthusiasts. Whether you are young, old, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club has...
Easter Eggstravaganza at Chapelstreet Church
Easter Eggstravaganza at Chapelstreet Church
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.
Church of the Nazarene Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale
Church of the Nazarene Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale
Buy sorted and inspected, gently used baby-size 16 clothing as well as toys, furniture, equipment and so much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Children's Resales and Consignment Stores.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
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.
Parade Your Pet
Parade Your Pet
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...
The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium Visit
The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium Visit
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.
Cossitt School Clothing Sale
Cossitt School Clothing Sale
SELL your gently used children’s clothing, equipment, and books! VOLUNTEER to shop the coveted PRE-SALE. SHOP top-quality clothing items from infant to teen and find out why people look forward to our sale year after year. Half Price Sale: 12:30pm - 1:30pm For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Children's...
Andy Head: Comedy Juggling Show
Andy Head: Comedy Juggling Show
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!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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...
Shamrock Storycraft
Shamrock Storycraft
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.
It’s a Me, Mario
It’s a Me, Mario
Wahoo! Celebrate our favorite mustachioed hero named Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends with crafts and activities.
Shamrockin’ St. Charles 8K
Shamrockin’ St. Charles 8K
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...
Play Soccer with Chicago Fire FC
Play Soccer with Chicago Fire FC
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!
Sap’s Rising
Sap’s Rising
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making.
Neighborhood Festival Celebration
Neighborhood Festival Celebration
Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! We'll have activities throughout the 1st floor, celebrating Geneva's community spirit.
Lego Club
Lego Club
Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanáticos de Lego tendrán un nuevo desafío de construcción de Lego.
Character Trail
Character Trail
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!
Prehistoric Play Day
Prehistoric Play Day
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
Thom McNamee Memorial Dundee St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Thom McNamee Memorial Dundee St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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.
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
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...
Family Day: Book Day
Family Day: Book Day
This month’s Family Day features a Libreria Donceles pop-up with artist Pablo Helguera leading Spanish and English readings to promote bilingual learning. Additionally, Poems While You Wait writes poems specifically for you, and performers Freedom From and Freedom To organize interactive and improvised movement activities. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a...
Elmhurst St Patricks Day Parade
Elmhurst St Patricks Day Parade
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.
Spring Market
Spring Market
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.
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Photos with the Easter Bunny
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...
Railroad Museum Open House
Railroad Museum Open House
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...
Lego Club
Lego Club
Come in to build cool LEGO creations. LEGOs are provided. Ages 6 - 11. No registration required.
Maple Sugaring
Maple Sugaring
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...
Mixed Media in March Workshop
Mixed Media in March Workshop
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...
Zoo Adventure Passport: Conservation Science Adventures
Zoo Adventure Passport: Conservation Science Adventures
Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo.
EncryptHer
EncryptHer
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.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fest
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fest
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...
Jazz Thaw
Jazz Thaw
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!”
St. Patrick’s Parade
St. Patrick’s Parade
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...
St. Patrick’s Day at Medinah
St. Patrick’s Day at Medinah
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...
Ramadan Celebration
Ramadan Celebration
Learn about and celebrate Ramadan with a storytime and craft. Presented in partnership with the Islamic Society of Midwest.
Musical Storytime with Anderson Music Studio
Musical Storytime with Anderson Music Studio
Join us for a storytime featuring musicians from Anderson Music Studio! All ages with caregiver.
Fun With Your Son Night
Fun With Your Son Night
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.
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