Events Calendar

All you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, juice and milk! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. 

Awards are given for first, second and third place runners in all age categories, male and female, based on chip timing. The best overall resident and non-resident male and female runner also receive an award. The first 550 registered participants receive a Unisex tech shirt.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Caring Bunny® is a special, sensory-friendly experience - exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Join us on: Sunday, March 10th from 8:30 - 10:30AM Sunday, March 17th from 8:30 - 10:30AM Reservations are required for this private event. To reserve your spot, click the "Reserve your visit here!" link below or visit...

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

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...

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...

Join us as we celebrate MAR10 Day in Youth Services! Try our Mario match game, our Mario Scavenger Hunt, and hone your art skills coloring bookmarks and learning how to draw Mario characters. It's March 10 (MAR 10...MAR10...get it!) and that means it's time to celebrate all things Mario! Try your hand at our Mario...

Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake

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...

You are invited to our 5th Annual Volunteer and Donate Event! Join us on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, 2024 at The Village Club of Western Springs to decorate, pack, and donate bags to foster children. We are excited to offer this opportunity to give back, especially because your kids can be involved. It’s...

Learn the history of tapping and tap a maple tree. Taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Family program.

Pet photos will take place at the Easter Set in Grand Court. Please enter through Entrance 1, Lower Level between JCPenney and Nordstrom. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See...

Drop in for hands-on activities and the chance to meet other homeschoolers.

A drop-in, self-guided, open craft program where participants may create, collaborate and craft. Sorted materials will be available on-site. Artists may follow sample ideas or design an original.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day storytime with stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2 – 6. Sign-up begins 2 weeks prior to each date.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny, sponsored by Lombard Veterinary Hospital, is back on Tuesday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 19! All pets are welcome for Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny, however, as a dog-friendly center, we ask that any animals besides dogs do not stay in the center after photos are taken. Get...

Come celebrate all things Dog Man! We’ll have games, activities and a chance to win prizes!

Come compete in one-minute challenges inspired by St. Patrick's Day! Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Enjoy listening to a Leprechaun story while strolling through the library, followed by refreshments and a special activity.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

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:...

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.

Drop in and make a leprechaun trap. Materials are available while supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day storytime with stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2 – 6. Sign-up begins 2 weeks prior to each date.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

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.

National Mario Day is March 10! Come celebrate with some fun Mario themed activities! For grades 2+.

A workaholic widower volunteers to be a chaperone on his 13-year-old daughter's school camping trip.

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.

We love the Eric Carle classic story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and will be celebrating the voracious insect at various parts throughout the month with story time and art room activities.

We'll celebrate St. Patrick's Day by completing fun activities and enjoying a green snack. Ages 3-11.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Explore the amazing world of science by making unique art. It's everyone's favorite day, 3.14! Celebrate the magic of math with crafts and activities that feature circles. For grades 1-5. Please register each child attendee using the “add more people” button. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the...

Learn to play storytelling and role-playing games. Game masters guide participants in adventures like rescuing dragon eggs, being creatures of myth and legend, or discovering what stuffed animals are up to when everyone is asleep. *Registration required

Meet the local young artists in honor of Youth Art Month! Please bring your friends and family to view the wonderful artwork, listen to some great music with the Wheeling High School Jazz Band and enjoy light refreshments. Registration is not necessary, just drop in!

Create a fun and messy craft, perfect for baby's first St. Patrick's Day. Dress for a mess.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

We love the Eric Carle classic story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and will be celebrating the voracious insect at various parts throughout the month with story time and art room activities.

Join Ms. Shannan and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with stories and crafts in Luck of the Little Ones!

Stop on by to make a craft for St. Patrick’s Day. While supplies last, for first 100 crafters.

The Language Labs provides a Hindi language story time and basic Hindi instruction, and kids will also enjoy a craft. Register. Program Room.

Join our code master and think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! Perfect for beginner coders. Register for one session only.

Make and color a Bodhram drum, learn about the ancient Celtic alphabet, and try out some Irish dancing!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Engineer a contraption that prevents your egg from breaking when dropped from a long distance! Families are encouraged to watch the eggs drop at 4:45 in the Terrace Garden. Space limited to 20 kids.

Join us for a hopping good time at the Bunny Hop Family Dance Party! Please register everyone in your family. Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Put on your favorite PJs and join us for an evening of comfort and creativity. Explore the Museum’s exhibits and a variety of pop-up activities. Then wind down with bedtime stories. Have your stuffed “friend” or blanket tag along for the fun! Special Activities: from 5:00 – 7:30 pm unless noted otherwise. Fort Building –...

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.

Search for Easter eggs using clues and solve a riddle! Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.

Come try your luck at climbing for treasures and treats. Kids will enjoy rock climbing while they pick up treasures along the way. There will be other activities to keep the participants busy while they wait to climb.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Celebrate spring's arrival with us! Learn about the history of maple syruping at our demonstration areas and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. Breakfast is served under a large enclosed tent on the grounds of Merkle Cabin, a short walk from the Nature Center, so dress for the weather. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, beverages and real...

PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE Join our annual tradition of turning Maple sap into Maple Syrup! After a short indoor presentation, head out onto the trails to learn some of the history behind how this delicious product was made throughout the years before ending with a scrumptious tasting! Additional refreshments will be available for purchase. Everyone...

We love the Eric Carle classic story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and will be celebrating the voracious insect at various parts throughout the month with story time and art room activities.

Why should kids have all the fun? This event gives new meaning to BYOB (bring your own basket)! Adults will hunt for eggs filled with goodies and have a chance to win amazing prizes. There will be $500 in cash prizes courtesy of sponsor, Kelly Stetler Real Estate! Raffle winners will be called after the...

Listen to captivating children’s stories that ignite a love for the great outdoors, meet talented children’s books authors, get creative with hands-on crafts, discover valuable early childhood resources at local libraries, and gain expert tips for nurturing emergent literacy at home in this drop-in program at The Morton Arboretum. Please reach out to childrensgarden@mortonarb.org with...

A family adventure that’s a wee bit of fun with a lot ‘o’ luck when you search for leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows and more hiding in the park! Take a walk/run on the 1/2-mile winding path in Mt. St. Mary Park to discover these St. Patrick’s Day gems. At the end of each lap, dig deep...

Bunny Bash is BACK! Join us in Center Court on Saturday, March 16, from 10am - 1pm for free family fun while you visit the Easter Bunny! Text FAMILY to 630-629-7330 to get event updates and reminders on future family-friendly events at Yorktown Center! Show your day-of Bunny Bash SMS text at event check-in to also receive...

Let’s celebrate how lucky we are to have furry friends in our lives! Grab your pup and don your most festive green attire for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed party at the dog park, featuring a photo booth, games for the dogs and a fun day to get social with new friends — both human and...

Join us as we host an 18-hole miniature golf course fundraiser for a day of family fun. This event is a fundraiser for the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. Enjoy big fun with mini golf! This unique adventure will have golfers putting throughout the Main Library and between the stacks. The fee to play is...

March is here and St. Patrick's Day is near! Come down to the Hanover Park Park District to celebrate this day and partake in our Clover Craft Event. There will be three separate clover-inspired crafts - all certain to leave you feeling lucky! Make sure to be on the watch for a sweet surprise at...

Join us for an open house celebrating all the new changes. 

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

Participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade this coming spring!! Durty Nellie’s, in partnership with Vicarious Multimedia, is proud to honor the St. Patrick’s Day holiday with the annual all-things-Irish festivities and celebrations on Saturday, March 16th - including a Traditional Irish Breakfast, Durty St. Pat’s Parade and an epic after party with shenanigans for...

CELEBRATE SPRING WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! -The Bunny Hop -Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt -Balloon Animals   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the Easter Bunny.

PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE AS EVENT WILL SELL OUT Incredible entertainment including Liam Durkin, Chancey Brothers, Whiskey Mick, ​Pipe & Drum bands, Irish dance, kids activities & more!! Fun for all ages. Don't miss out on this festive day... tickets will sell-out quickly! This year a new Amazing Space at 625 W. Adams.   For...

Our city is home to quite the St. Patrick's Day celebration! The Chicago River goes green as 45 pounds of vegetable dye color the water between Columbus and Wacker drives. Then festivities continue after as revelers parade up Columbus Dr. with floats and flags to the sound of bagpipes.   For information on more events...

Catch the world-renowned Trinity Irish Dancers bring the power and grace of Irish dance to the Downers Grove Public Library. Catch the world-renowned Trinity Irish Dancers bring the power and grace of Irish dance to the Downers Grove Public Library. This 30-minute performance is interactive, exciting, and informative with dancers of all ages showcasing both...

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...

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...

March 16: Discover the art of interior design inspired by the works found in A Love Supreme. Then, explore sculpture as personal expression and design and construct a domestic interior that tells a unique story about you. April 6: Give music new life by creating a colorful weaving on reclaimed CDs! Explore the tactile works...

The Girl Scouts of the USA is turning 112 years old! Join local Girl Scout troops for a Birthday Sing-Along as they take turns leading and teaching traditional camp songs. All are welcome. Songs will be led by the Circle of Friends Service Unit (troops from Aurora and North Aurora), part of Girl Scouts of...

Craft beautiful paper quilt designs from the Columbian Exposition and Century of Progress fairs. Drop by to mix and match your favorite patterns. Free event, suggested donation of $3/participant.

Join us for photos with the Easter Bunny at The Hampton Social! Photos are free and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the Easter Bunny.

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Watch a thrilling magic show by Gary Kantor. Enjoy vanishing acts, mind-reading illusions and a variety of tricks that will have the audience rolling on the floor with laughter. Limit 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

Love birds and/or crafting? Come make a birdhouse to help support local birds and brighten up our community! All materials will be provided, and volunteer credit is available. Grades 6 - 12.

Search for Easter eggs using clues and solve a riddle! Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.

Enjoy a fun-filled time of music and dancing for the entire family. Hosted by Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two-Way Street Coffee House. The Plank Road String Band will provide lively music and a caller will walk you through all the dances. No Experience Necessary! Come by for some good ol' fun! Admission is...