Special Family Event Family Game Afternoon
Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North RiversidePictures with the Easter Bunny
Coldwell Banker Realty (Naperville) 3124 S IL Route 59, #150, NapervilleEaster Egg Hunt
Eagle Academy of Martial Arts (Warrenville) 29W585 Batavia Road, #1, WarrenvilleHoli: The Festival of Colors with Natya Dance Theater
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect HeightsWeek of Events
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Spring Break: A World of Epic Stories
Visit the Fountaindale Public Library for scavenger hunts, movies, crafts and special storytimes. Times vary daily.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Come join us in celebrating Easter with egg hunts, crafts, games, entertainment, and prizes. Attend the Resurrection Party at 9:30 and 10:30 am in the Worship Center. Register for age-level egg hunts held throughout the morning. Families with children that require special assistance or accommodations are welcome to join us during any egg hunt time...
Dino Works
Dino Works
Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 23 to March 27, 2024 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the giant T-Rex skeleton greeting them as they enter. Other dinosaur exploration activities will include:...
Easter Egg Hunt Open House
Easter Egg Hunt Open House
Cantigny’s annual Easter Egg Hunt returns! Stop by for some colorful family fun. 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 Hundreds of plastic eggs will be scattered across the McCormick Allée for this colorful rain or shine event for all ages. The format is “open house,” so come at any time during the event hours. This is a free activity....
Easter Bunny Event
Easter Bunny Event
Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring Station Make Memories Around the Farm with Spring Photo Ops Play on the Giant Playground Take a Ride on the Springtime Choo-Choo Express (additional fee)...
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...
Special Family Event Family Game Afternoon
Special Family Event Family Game Afternoon
Roll on over to the Village Commons for games, snacks, drinks and family fun. A variety of games will be available for you and your family to play. Our concession will be open to purchase additional snacks and beverages, Bring you friends and have some friendly competition. Popcorn and 1 free drink ticket per family...
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...
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Join us on Sunday, March 24th for an afternoon packed full of fun with the Easter Bunny as he visits the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group office in Naperville on Route 59! Hop on over to capture family photos with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy some special treats and fun crafts for all ages!...
Skate with Bunny
Skate with Bunny
Enjoy time on the ice with your friends & family! Rental skates available for $3. Walk-in registration accepted (assuming space is available) for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online to save money and skip the payment line upon arrival! Ages 2 & up. At Triphahn Center & Ice Arena. For information on more...
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter Egg hunt for families and community. Easter bunny pictures, crafts, and fun! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Holi: The Festival of Colors with Natya Dance Theater
Holi: The Festival of Colors with Natya Dance Theater
Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Colors, Holi, with the world renowned Natya Dance Theater. Delight in a vibrant, interactive performance that brings Southern Indian stories to life through a unique art form called Bharata Natyam. Through dance, music, and theatre, the Natya Dance Theatre dancers will demonstrate the history and traditions of Holi. Natya Dance Theatre...
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Community Easter Egg Hunt
This is a free event and anyone/everyone is welcome. People can arrive anytime between 3:30-4:30pm and each kid can collect 10 eggs. Walk-ins are welcome, but we kindly ask you to RSVP. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Dino Works
Dino Works
Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 23 to March 27, 2024 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the giant T-Rex skeleton greeting them as they enter. Other dinosaur exploration activities will include:...
Big Blue Block Party
GrownUp and Me Storytime
GrownUp and Me Storytime
Engaging storytime at 10:00 AM, led by our wonderful host, Miss Kathy. Fun stories, songs, and more. A designated playtime area for children, with age-appropriate spaces. The opportunity to meet and connect with other families in our community. Complimentary coffee and tea available for adults. Parents, feel free to bring a drink or snack for...
Open Gym
Open Gym
On school days off we’re opening the gym at the Community Center for open gym time! Bring a basketball or volleyball or borrow one of ours. Come practice your drills, shoot around or play a game with your friends. • Open gyms will be supervised • Children younger than 3rd grade must be accompanied by...
Improv Playhouse Presents: STEPS
Improv Playhouse Presents: STEPS
It's a dance party extravaganza! STEPS! is part improv show, part play, and part dance party extravaganza! Young audience members will join the fictional ABCD Dance Team as they confront their greatest challenge: choreographing an all-inclusive dance! Get moving and join the fun.
Green Golly Performance
Green Golly Performance
Live performance of kid music and stories / Actuación de música y historias infantiles.
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story
Join us for performers Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel retelling of the classic Rapunzel story.
Spring Break at the Pier
Spring Break at the Pier
Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free to all thanks to ongoing philanthropic support of the Pier’s nonprofit mission. From one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive tech & physical activities, our goal is...
Super Spring Break Movie
Super Spring Break Movie
Watch a super movie with us! Bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. Monday, March 25: The Incredibles Tuesday, March 26: DC Superhero Girls: Hero of the Year Wednesday, March 27: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Miss Jamie and Friends Concert
Miss Jamie and Friends Concert
Sing, dance and play with Miss Jamie & her farmhand friends on Monday, March 25th at 3pm in the Center Park! This event is free and suitable for children ages 2 - 8 years old. Miss Jamie's Farm is a popular music show for young kids and their families, sharing values from life down on...
Meet Moana
Meet Moana
Come meet your favorite island princess from the movie Moana! Moana will lead us in a storytime and dance party. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Enjoy a glow in the dark egg hunt hosted by @forthegraceof on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 3-6 PM at our Villa Park center. The inclusive egg hunt will include tools and adaptations for all ages and abilities. No registration is required for this free spring break activity. For information on more events like...
Brick Builders
Brick Builders
It’s summer and what a great time to build! Join us in our brand NEW space where we will supply the LEGOs® and all you bring is your creativity! Ages K-3rd grade. Registration required. Limit 14.
Cardboard City Craft
Cardboard City Craft
Calling all budding architects, we are designing and building our own cardboard city! We will learn about the planning and building process as we create our buildings.
Family Fort Night
Family Fort Night
Registered program for families with children of all ages. This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials, books, and flashlights — you bring the pillows for extra coziness. Please register all children and adults who will be attending.
Pokémon Club
Pokémon Club
Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokémon art, cards or other Pokémon items for show and tell. Ages 6 and older, caregiver participation required.
Dino Works
Dino Works
Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 23 to March 27, 2024 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the giant T-Rex skeleton greeting them as they enter. Other dinosaur exploration activities will include:...
Giant and Small Matching Games
Giant and Small Matching Games
Do you have a good memory? Stop by the library and test your skills with family and friends at our Matching Games drop-in program.
Open Gym
Open Gym
On school days off we’re opening the gym at the Community Center for open gym time! Bring a basketball or volleyball or borrow one of ours. Come practice your drills, shoot around or play a game with your friends. • Open gyms will be supervised • Children younger than 3rd grade must be accompanied by...
Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum
Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum
A presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share stories about how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons! 2-5 years with a caregiver.
A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners
A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners
What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary for success. This is an opportunity for homeschooled...
Spring Break at the Pier
Spring Break at the Pier
Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free to all thanks to ongoing philanthropic support of the Pier’s nonprofit mission. From one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive tech & physical activities, our goal is...
Pizza Party Palooza
Pizza Party Palooza
Facts and figures, food and fun! Yes, it’s pizza party time. Ages 6-11. Ticketed program.
Super Spring Break Movie
Super Spring Break Movie
Watch a super movie with us! Bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. Monday, March 25: The Incredibles Tuesday, March 26: DC Superhero Girls: Hero of the Year Wednesday, March 27: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Grow Show
Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Grow Show
Join us for music, puppets, interactive movement and more as Spark the firefly plants a garden and learns how to make it grow.
Library Scavenger Hunt: Bingo Edition
Library Scavenger Hunt: Bingo Edition
Grades K-2. Be on the lookout for specific items around the library. Get five marks in a row on your game sheet to complete this bingo-themed activity. Limit: 20. Free tickets handed out 30 minutes before the program.
Oreo Taste Testing and Tier List
Oreo Taste Testing and Tier List
Celebrate National Oreo Month by sampling and rating your favorite flavors! No registration required.
Animal Families: What Makes a Bird a Bird?
Animal Families: What Makes a Bird a Bird?
Children will learn about the 5 vertebrate families: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and what makes each special. Animal ambassadors representing each group will be present. Open to Grades 1-5 with caregiver – Registration is required.
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create
Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. Please register for each month separately. For grades 2-5. Wobbly Robots: Learn how robotics make our lives easier and assemble a simple robot to take home.
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:...
Pokémon Trainers’ Club
Pokémon Trainers’ Club
Bring your own Pokemon cards, battle at our Pokemon Go gym, or bring your Nintendo DS to play with other trainers! No registration required. Ages 7 and older.
Family Arts and Crafts Night: Spring Crafts
Family Arts and Crafts Night: Spring Crafts
Drop in any time between 6-8 pm to make some spring crafts as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5-11 years with an adult.
Dino Works
Dino Works
Dinosaurs big and small will fill Wonder Works from March 23 to March 27, 2024 for our most anticipated takeover event of the year. Aspiring Paleontologists of all ages will be delighted by the wide array of dinosaur activities, starting with the giant T-Rex skeleton greeting them as they enter. Other dinosaur exploration activities will include:...
Paper Airplane Fold and Fly
Paper Airplane Fold and Fly
Come fold and fly with us! We will have different plane designs and a flight zone to test your aerodynamics.
Drop-In Craft Day
Drop-In Craft Day
Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Open Gym
Open Gym
On school days off we’re opening the gym at the Community Center for open gym time! Bring a basketball or volleyball or borrow one of ours. Come practice your drills, shoot around or play a game with your friends. • Open gyms will be supervised • Children younger than 3rd grade must be accompanied by...
A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners
A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners
What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary for success. This is an opportunity for homeschooled...
Spring Break-OUT Adventure
Spring Break-OUT Adventure
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
Kids’ Music Concert with Little Miss Ann
Kids’ Music Concert with Little Miss Ann
Jump, clap, sing, and dance with Little Miss Ann at a fun, energetic, and interactive concert. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
DCAS: Pet Protectors
DCAS: Pet Protectors
Our pets need many things from us to keep them happy and healthy. Students will explore what being a responsible pet guardian means for a variety of animals. Registration required.
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story
Drop in and enjoy musical theatre performance Green Golly & Her Golden Flute: A Rapunzel Story! Best for families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. "You probably know Rapunzel couldn’t wait to get out of the tower! Green Golly – is so enthusiastic that everything that whizzes by her window inspires her to sing!...
Spring Break Feeding Frenzy
Spring Break Feeding Frenzy
Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.
Spring Break at the Pier
Spring Break at the Pier
Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free to all thanks to ongoing philanthropic support of the Pier’s nonprofit mission. From one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive tech & physical activities, our goal is...
Spring Break Open Gym
Spring Break Open Gym
Dive into the world of flips, rolls and laughter at our gymnastics facility. Parents/Guardians must remain with children through all open gym time, this is not a drop-off activity. Ages 1-6 w/ adult: Noon-2 pm Fee: $9 or can use Open Gym Punch Card Ages 7-12 w/ adult: 3-5 pm Fee: $10
An Afternoon with Bluey
An Afternoon with Bluey
Calling all Bluey Fans! Register to play games and make crafts from your favorite show. It’ll be a wackadoo time, for real life!
Living on the Land Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners
Living on the Land Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners
Explore the Native Americans’ relationship with the land. Students will learn about the seasonal preparations and activities of the Potawatomi people. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote learning students to experience Isle a la Cache’s field trip programs that are normally only offered to school groups.
Spring Break STEAM Superheroes
Spring Break STEAM Superheroes
Explore STEAM and your superhero powers by creating and testing a force field! Ages 6-11.
Luau at the Library
Luau at the Library
Be whisked away for an afternoon of tropical fun! We will watch a Hawaiian-themed beach movie with snacks, along with fun coloring pages and crafts. Please register each family member that wishes to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Super Spring Break Movie
Super Spring Break Movie
Watch a super movie with us! Bring a blanket or pillow to sit on. Monday, March 25: The Incredibles Tuesday, March 26: DC Superhero Girls: Hero of the Year Wednesday, March 27: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Spring Break Craftapalooza
Spring Break Craftapalooza
Ages 5 and older. Get crafty over spring break with this hodgepodge program. An assortment of supplies will be provided. Crafts are suited for different skill levels. Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Magic Show
Magic Show
Join us for an interactive magic show with The Amazing Tim Adamz on Wednesday, March 27th at 3pm in Center Park. Young audiences are engaged and entertained by Tim's silly antics, amazing magic and extensive use of audience participation. The kids will also love the chance to meet Thumper the Rabbit after the show. Learn...
An Evening with Bluey
An Evening with Bluey
Calling all Bluey Fans! Register to play games and make crafts from your favorite show. It’ll be a wackadoo time, for real life!
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.
Astronomy Bingo
Astronomy Bingo
Learn a little bit about the universe and have fun by playing Astronomy Bingo! Play alongside friends and family for a chance to win fun prizes! For families. Register to save your spot but walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate.
Movie Screening: Hotel for Dogs
Movie Screening: Hotel for Dogs
An orphaned brother and sister attempt to hide a pack of stray pooches from authorities by checking them into an abandoned building.
Ukranian Storytime
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Bring a flashlight and hunt down prize-filled eggs after dark! Participants will be divided into three age groups. This event will occur rain or shine, so please arrive prepared for the weather. Registration required. Location: Wipfler Park (549 Rockhurst Rd, Bolingbrook) For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
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.
Open Gym
Open Gym
On school days off we’re opening the gym at the Community Center for open gym time! Bring a basketball or volleyball or borrow one of ours. Come practice your drills, shoot around or play a game with your friends. • Open gyms will be supervised • Children younger than 3rd grade must be accompanied by...
Spring Breakout Adventures
Spring Breakout Adventures
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Grow: An Adventure in Firefly Grove
Grow: An Adventure in Firefly Grove
Learn with Spark the Firefly through music, puppets, poetry, and interactive movement. For age 2-7 and their grownups.
Developmental Playgroup
Developmental Playgroup
Join us for an inclusive drop-in playgroup for children ages 5 and younger who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings are welcome to join. Facilitated by Anne Inwood, a social worker from Successful Families Together and presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support.
Spring Break at the Pier
Spring Break at the Pier
Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free to all thanks to ongoing philanthropic support of the Pier’s nonprofit mission. From one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive tech & physical activities, our goal is...
Family Board Game Extravaganza
Intergenerational Spoons
Intergenerational Spoons
Sign your child up to play a few rounds of the card game Spoons with some fun seniors during this intergenerational program.
Afternoon Movie Showing: Spring Break Edition
Afternoon Movie Showing: Spring Break Edition
Enjoy an afternoon movie with us. In order to show new movies, we'll release the title approximately 2 weeks before the showing.
Spring Break Bingo
Tech Open Labs
Tech Open Labs
Families explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in.
Lego Free Build
Taylor Swift Party
Taylor Swift Party
Calling all swifties! Shake it off with friendship bracelets, sticker making, trivia and more!
Tween Movie Night
Dual Language Storytime: Hindi
Dual Language Storytime: Hindi
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...
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Ages 11-16, grab your flashlights! Join your friends in the frenzy as you search for prize eggs filled with candy, gift certificates and other great prizes. No registration required, free to attend. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Flashlight Egg Hunt
With no school on Friday, join us Tursday night before Easter at Mayfair for our Flashlight Egg Hunt! Te Easter Bunny has left some special treats for us and it's your job to fnd them. Grab your flashlight and basket and head on over to the Mayfair Recreation Center to look for eggs flled with...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
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.
Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout
Connect with other homeschool families - share resources and play games in our Classroom.
Open Gym
Open Gym
On school days off we’re opening the gym at the Community Center for open gym time! Bring a basketball or volleyball or borrow one of ours. Come practice your drills, shoot around or play a game with your friends. • Open gyms will be supervised • Children younger than 3rd grade must be accompanied by...
Kids Create: Eclipse Crafts
Kids Create: Eclipse Crafts
Drop in anytime and create unique crafts related to the upcoming solar eclipse. For 1st through 4th grade. Caregiver required.
Little Miss Anne Concert
Little Miss Anne Concert
Little Miss Ann is a Chicago-based, Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 7 award-winning Family Music albums. Join us for a morning of music and movement! Registration required.
Let’s Dance
Let’s Dance
Let’s get our groove on in the Meeting Room with our very own, kid-friendly playlist! Ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Get ready to party the morning away as we get ourselves ready to celebrate Easter!
BINGO
BINGO
Join Youth Services staff for Bingo! Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call Youth Services at (630) 879-1393 x500 to register, beginning March 1.
Spring Breakout Adventure
Spring Breakout Adventure
Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor recreation activities.
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler
Jason Kollum, pro juggler, provides a high-energy show with lots of laughs and tons of audience participation! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Spring Break at the Pier
Spring Break at the Pier
Navy Pier is inviting all to spend Spring Break discovering one week of interactive events, demonstrations, performances, family-friendly activities, and artisan markets. Admission to designated Spring Break events is free to all thanks to ongoing philanthropic support of the Pier’s nonprofit mission. From one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, interactive tech & physical activities, our goal is...
Surprise Craft
Surprise Craft
Drop in and make a craft! We did some spring cleaning and want to share our craft finds with you! Ages 5-11.
Mid-Kids Board Game Café Drop-In
Mid-Kids Board Game Café Drop-In
For grades 1–6. Drop in for classic board game fun, socializing with other gamers, snacks, and more.
Spring STEAM
Draw Bizarre Bugs and Irregular Insects with Andertoons
Draw Bizarre Bugs and Irregular Insects with Andertoons
Even if you don’t like bugs, you’ll love drawing these with Andertoons! Play drawing games and create a bug with many eyes, an insect made entirely of the letter Q, and laughable little brother longlegs.
Family Movie: Trolls Band Together
Family Movie: Trolls Band Together
Bring the family for a movie on our big screen. Wigglers and wailers welcome. Enjoy popcorn and movie-friendly activities, too.
Spring Break Afternoon Movie
Spring Break Afternoon Movie
Enjoy Spring Break together with a fun family movie! Bring your own packaged snacks & covered drinks. Movie: Wish (2023 Disney, Rated PG).
Seed Ball Bonanza
Seed Ball Bonanza
Join us on the Youth Services patio* for a program that's sure to be a ball! Stop by to create your own seed balls to kick off the planting season. *Weather dependent*
Explore Eclipses
Explore Eclipses
Get ready for the April 8 solar eclipse! We'll learn all about eclipses and how to view this awe inspiring natural event safely. Kids who attend will take home official eclipse viewers. Note: Additional viewers will be available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis at the Children's Services Desk beginning Wednesday,...
Bubble Show
Bubble Show
Join us for the beloved Giant Bubble Show on Friday, March 29th at 3pm in Center Park. This event is free and open to all ages. The bubbles just keep getting bigger and better. Kids in Bubbles! Bubbles bigger than cars! This spectacular show is performed to family friendly music. Learn more at https://www.twisticity.com/giant-bubbles.html
Cottontail Trail
Cottontail Trail
Hop on over to Park Place Recreation Center for a Hippity Hoppin’ good time! Like our Safely Trick or Treat events, Cottontail Trail will allow children to collect candy and other goodies from different members of the community. There will also be an opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny, so parents make sure...
Movies in the Corner
Movies in the Corner
All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. February 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie March 29: Luca
Trout Fishing for Kids
Trout Fishing for Kids
Introduce your young anglers to trout fishing at this preseason special event that's just for them. Bait provided. Family members 16 and older are welcome to join the young anglers but may not fish themselves. Ages 15 and under with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-933-7668.
Egg Hunt with Bunny
Egg Hunt with Bunny
Find the Golden Ticket and win a special prize! Sponsored by Hoffman Estates Park District Preschool, this Community Egg Hunt is FREE to attend. Children ages 0-9 will be divided into age groups to hunt for eggs. 3-year-olds and under 4-6-year olds 7-9-year olds We will begin with the youngest age group 0–3-year-olds first, then...
The Great Egg Hunt
The Great Egg Hunt
This long-time annual Naperville Jaycees tradition promises there will be lots of colorful eggs to be hunted. The egg hunt begins at 9:00 am sharp, so please be on time because the eggs disappear fast! Only children age 2 or younger may have help from a parent. The Jaycees also will be accepting donations of...
Easter Candy Walk
Easter Candy Walk
Join us for an Easter walk around Spring Rock Park! The walk takes place from 9-11 AM and includes sweet treats and fun activities like: Easter Treats Photos with the Easter Bunny Bounce House For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Pre-registration is required! Wristbands are available for pick-up until Thursday, March 28th. Proof of residency will be required to receive your wristband for free. The Park District will be closed on Friday, March 29th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Spring Fling
Spring Fling
Join us for some FREE family fun at our Annual Spring Fling! We will start the day with a pancake breakfast sponsored by The Prospect Heights Lion's Club. Enjoy pancakes, sausage & a beverage, A suggested donation of $5.00 per person for breakfast. Children are invited to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and...
Easter Party
Easter Party
Join the fun at Southminster Presbyterian Church for a free, family-friendly Easter Party! Rain or Shine! Free Event – No Reservation Needed – Just Show Up! Interactive Walk-Through Easter Story Crafts for All Ages Easter Egg Hunt (up through 5th grade) Southminster Presbyterian Church welcomes the community for a family-friendly Easter Party. A responsible adult...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
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.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Countryside Park (630 61st Street) at 10:00 a.m. for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! For more information, please call 708-354-7270. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Easter Egg Scramble
Easter Egg Scramble
The Easter Bunny will toss out candy and prize-filled eggs early in the morning for little boys and girls. Each hunt will be divided into age groups. Easter bags are provided. Check your eggs on site to receive special prizes. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg...
The Great Easter Egg Hunt
The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Make sure to bring your Easter Basket to collect your share of 20,000 Easter Eggs! Then join us for the Easter Parade & Easter Eggstravaganza immediately following the hunt. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
The Forge Celebrates Easter
The Forge Celebrates Easter
HOPPY Easter from The Forge! We're planning an EGGstra fun day at the park with scavenger hunts, egg hunts, egg rolls, and more. Plus, meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy these special activities for kids ages 14 and under! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Commemorative Day: Women’s History Month
Commemorative Day: Women’s History Month
Join us as we celebrate the contributions women have made to Chicago’s history and current landscape. In 2024, CHM will honor the National Women’s History Month’s theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” with a set of interactive activities that highlight the actions of women of all backgrounds and the continuing need...
Easter Storytime
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Salt Creek Park District’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30. All ages are welcome and the event is FREE! Please bring your own bag or basket to collect eggs. Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10:00am, with the youngest age group first. For information on more events like this, check...
Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail
Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail
Head out to the Heritage Park Playground for fun and games. Bring your camera for a photo with the bunny at the end of the Bunny Trail. Giveaway bags for the first 500 kids only. Please bring a basket to collect your eggs.
Easter Bunny Event
Easter Bunny Event
Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring Station Make Memories Around the Farm with Spring Photo Ops Play on the Giant Playground Take a Ride on the Springtime Choo-Choo Express (additional fee)...
Easter Bunny Event
Easter Bunny Event
Have A Farm-tastic Time On Our Farm This Spring! Visit the New Babies in our Petting Zoo Put a Spring in your Step with the Family-Friendly DJ Visit the Coloring Station Make Memories Around the Farm with Spring Photo Ops Play on the Giant Playground Take a Ride on the Springtime Choo-Choo Express (additional fee)...
Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny
Enjoy complimentary photos with the Town Square Wheaton Easter Bunny and festive egg hunt fun for children of all ages!
Easter Bunny Parade
Easter Bunny Parade
Exciting news! The Melrose Park Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is having their Easter Bunny parade on Saturday, March 30, 2024, beginning at 10:00AM. Here is the parade route through the village. The Easter Bunny may be making some additional destination visits throughout the community. It will be a fun day! Stay tuned for potential...
Doggie Egg Scramble
Doggie Egg Scramble
Bring your dog to Maple Park for the Doggy Egg Scramble. Dogs and owners will hunt through the field to find the most dog treat filled eggs. After the hunt, a special visitor will be available to take photos. This is an on-leash event for friendly dogs and their families; children must be accompanied by...
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
THIS IS A RESIDENT ONLY EVENT. Join us for the annual Easter egg hunt in Prospect Park! Bring your basket to fill with colorful eggs. Make sure to look for a golden egg. Golden eggs will have a special prize to bring home. Don't forget to say hi to the Easter Bunny. Registration required. ...
The Great Easter Parade
The Great Easter Parade
Put on your Easter Bonnet and join the Easter Bunny as he hops. (not really he’ll be riding in a float) down 16th St. from Jefferson Field to Prairie Oak Gym where he will join the Easter Eggstravaganza!
Mark Anderson Cartooning
Laugh It Up with Knuckleball Comedy
Laugh It Up with Knuckleball Comedy
Supercharge your spring break with a playful performance perfect for the whole family! Watch and laugh together as presenters from Knuckleball Comedy help you get to know each other in new ways, creating the type of fun every family wants to join. For grades K-5 with an adult. Please register each child and adult attendee...
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at IHP Blackhawk Park on Saturday, March 30th, from 11 am to 1 pm. The egg hunts' begin by age at 11:15 am (please bring your own basket). There will also be pony rides, a petting zoo, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and a neat scavenger hunt. ...
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join our Annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Have fun with games, crafts, inflatables, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the kids for a free Easter Egg Hunt! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Doggie Eggstravaganza
Doggie Eggstravaganza
Celebrate spring with your four-legged friend at our Doggie Eggstravaganza when the egg hunt goes to the dogs! Dogs of all sizes can hunt for treat-filled eggs. Registration is not required. Free to attend. All dogs must be kept on a non-retractable leash (max 6 feet), be current on all vaccinations, and visibly wear tags....
Eggstravaganza: Egg Hunt
Eggstravaganza: Egg Hunt
Join the River Forest Park District and the Bunny for springtime fun at our annual Egg Hunt! The event is held in specially designated areas of Keystone Park West. Children ages 2-10 will be divided into age groups, and hunt for hundreds of candy and sticker eggs with children of similar age. Children should also...
Gallagher Way’s Easter Egg Hunt
Gallagher Way’s Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at Gallagher Way for some festive fun on Saturday, March 30 including face painting, live music, themed beverages and of course, an Easter egg hunt for kids. First hunt at 11:00am, second hunt at 12:30pm. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
An Uncommon Easter Event
An Uncommon Easter Event
We're so egg-cited to bring back our UNCOMMON Easter Event! Save the date for Saturday, March 30th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on the Center Green at #GenevaCommons! Join us, for this FREE kid's event full of fun arts and crafts, face paintings, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more! So mark your calendars...
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Come join us for fun and visit with the Easter Bunny! Thousands of candy filled eggs will be scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road for an egg hunt that starts PROMPTLY at 1pm. Don’t be late to this event! Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny starting at 12:30...
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...
Eggcelent Easter Celebration
Eggcelent Easter Celebration
Looking for something to do on Easter-eve? Check out the Elk Grove Historical Museum’s Eggcellent Easter Celebration. We will be having an Easter egg hunt and doing easter-themed crafts from 1-3pm. Our littlest patrons will have first dibs on egg hunting from 1-1:45pm, with the field opening up for all children age 8 and under...
Bartlett Lions Easter Egg Hunt
Bartlett Lions Easter Egg Hunt
5,500 eggs for the children to find. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
Open LEGO Building
Open LEGO Building
Drop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration.