Events Calendar

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 for an open house celebrating all the new changes. 

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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...