Youth Concert: River Trails Middle School Steel Band
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Bugapalooza
🐞 Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! 🐜 Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
Bugapalooza
🐞 Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! 🐜 Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
Bugapalooza
🐞 Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! 🐜 Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
Geneva French Market
Geneva French Market
European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Touch a Tractor
Touch a Tractor
An OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings farm to the city. The KCFB FOUNDATION welcomes urban & suburban neighbors to see antique tractors and modern farming equipment, enjoy hands-on activities, see farm animals & more.
Sand Ridge Service Days
Sand Ridge Service Days
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
Youth Concert: River Trails Middle School Steel Band
Youth Concert: River Trails Middle School Steel Band
Under the direction of Mr. Steve Flowers, the River Trails Middle School Steel Band returns to perform a variety of styles from reggae and calypso to pop and rock using repurposed 55-gallon oil drums.
Community Celebrates
Community Celebrates
Learn about Ramadan and its culminating celebration Eid al-Fitr through stories, activities, and your fellow DG community members. The program will have stories, informational books, crafts or activities, and community members who will share what the celebrations mean to them. This program welcomes all children and their families to learn, share, and celebrate together. Register...
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Children’s Entertainment Show – Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) – Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Children’s Entertainment Show – Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) – Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Let’s Play Bank
Let’s Play Bank
This Money Smart week, include your little ones in the learning! Come explore our bank-themed playstations and activities. (Ages 3–5 with an adult)
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:...
Pajama-rama Family Story Night
Pajama-rama Family Story Night
Register as a family to join us for silly stories, songs, and a pajama craft. Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome to attend.
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum
Come one, come all! Step right up and join the circus… This circ-tacular experience introduces littles to life under the big top for over-the-top play! They can choose to be the star of the show, take on the role of ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor and more. In Circusville, every role lets littles express...
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Children’s Entertainment Show – Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) – Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Let’s Explore
Let’s Explore
Explore your creativity with our Tinker Toy® collection. Connect the gears and sticks to create anything you can imagine.
Polish Storytime
Polish Storytime
Visit the library monthly and enjoy a variety of stories presented in Polish followed by a craft! Registration is required.
Let’s Draw: Pigeon, Piggie, Gerald and Friends
Let’s Draw: Pigeon, Piggie, Gerald and Friends
Want Pigeon to drive the bus? Now he can! Drop in and learn how to draw your favorite Mo Willems characters! (All Ages)
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.
BINGO Night
BINGO Night
Enjoy a fun night out of the house and an affordable, fun, family night of bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winners must be 18 years or older to claim prizes. Prizes include various items, passes, and gift cards. $1 cash per card per game. We will be playing approximately five games. Please...
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy activities, crafts, and open play. Program is held entirely outdoors, please dress appropriately. All Ages.
Earth Day Crafts
Earth Day Crafts
Join us as we make several crafts to celebrate Earth Day! We will make upcycled mini plant pots, seed bombs, and spinning earth mobiles! While supplies last.
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Children’s Entertainment Show – Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) – Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
Art Afternoon
Art Afternoon
Calling all artists! Stop by the Library and create an original piece of art using a variety of materials set out for self-directed creativity. Finish your project by the end of the hour or bring it with you next month for completion. This is a drop-in program for grades K-6.
Builder Buddies Intergenerational LEGO Build-Off
Builder Buddies Intergenerational LEGO Build-Off
Working together with and adult buddy, your child will complete different building challenges using LEGOs.
Science Explorers: Owl Pellet Dissection
Science Explorers: Owl Pellet Dissection
Ever wonder what's in an Owl Pellet? Here's your chance to find out! Learn two methods for dissecting an owl pellet: dry dissection and wet dissection. Ages 10-18 with a caregiver. Registration required.
DeKalb County Earth Fest and Screening of “Common Ground”
DeKalb County Earth Fest and Screening of “Common Ground”
DeCarbon DeKalb, in collaboration with Northern Illinois University, is proud to present Earth Fest, a FREE, family-friendly Earth Week event dedicated to celebrating local sustainability and fostering community engagement. Taking place on April 18th at the historic Egyptian Theater in downtown DeKalb, Illinois, Earth Fest promises a festive, inclusive evening filled with exciting activities, educational...
Drop In Crafts
Indoor Recess
Exotic Animal Show
Exotic Animal Show
Join us for a hands-on educational experience with Crosstown Exotics Animal Show on Friday, April 19th at 4pm in Center Park. This event is free and open to all ages. Crosstown Exotic’s reptile shows explore the prehistoric world of reptiles and amphibians and how they have been able to survive since the age of the...
Coding Club
Coding Club
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.
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child
Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Children’s Entertainment Show – Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) – Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...
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.
Earth Day Craft-O-Rama
Earth Day Craft-O-Rama
All ages. Join us for a fun evening of crafting. Get inspired and create something unique with our large selection of leftover craft supplies and materials. There will be no instructional portion during the program. Registration not required.
Des Plaines River Cleanup
Des Plaines River Cleanup
This is a RAIN or SHINE EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4PM ON 4/19 Make a difference this Earth Day by participating in the annual Des Plaines River Cleanup! Volunteer your time to clean up the Des Plaines Riverbank and Thatcher Woods. Clean up bags, disposable gloves, and first aid supplies will be available at both...
Wheaton French Market
Wheaton French Market
Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup
Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup
Volunteer to help clean and beautify Varble Park! Meet at the DGLC and pick up a free t-shirt, while supplies last, before heading to the park. Water and snacks will be provided. Register at the DGLC or call.
Earth Day
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove 25.
Earth Day: A Party for the Planet
Earth Day: A Party for the Planet
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day, we'll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! If you've been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to...
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Earth Day Kite Fly
Earth Day Kite Fly
Get ready for Earth Day and Celebrate National Kite Month with us! This free event is fun for all ages. Bring your own kite to fly or kick back and watch the pros. There will be professional demonstrations and stunts using giant kites. This event is held in conjunction with the Oswego Country Market Spring...
Oswego Country Spring Market
Oswego Country Spring Market
Celebrate spring with your favorite summer activity by visiting the Oswego Country Market. Head out to Prairie Point Community Park to shop at some of your favorite vendors and enjoy the free community kite fly. This event is FREE!
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Join the Medinah Park District in a day of service at Thorndale Park beautifying the area, clearing invasive plants and vegetation, seeding native areas and planting trees. Come enjoy earth-themed crafts and music, while celebrating our wonderful world.
Earth Day
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University on Saturday, April 20th! Open House: The museum will be open for drop-in visits between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Nature Walks: We will also have two times for nature walks - please register for the walk times! Bring your own nature journal with, or register...
Healthy Kids Day
Healthy Kids Day
From healthy bodies to healthy minds to healthy lives, everything starts with the Power of Play! At the Fry Family YMCA, we strive to be the head, heart, and home of our community, empowering all people — starting with our youngest — to thrive, make healthy decisions, and discover new ways of having fun. Join...
Earth Day Family Celebration
Earth Day Family Celebration
Attendees of this FREE family event at Fischer Farm will learn how to reduce their carbon footprint through demos, give-aways, arts and crafts, interactive displays and Earth-friendly craft vendors. Jump around in the jungle-themed bounce house and take a seedling home to plant! Vendors will be on site with delicious food!
Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Build a Bird Feeder Plant a Flower Earth Friendly Snacks Earth Day Games Recycle Crayons
Fish Release
Fish Release
Help restock the pond at Goose Lake South in Roselle at the annual Fish Release. Participants are provided with buckets to dispense fish into the ponds. Dress appropriately as splashes and muddy conditions are likely. All ages are welcome. Please note that fishing will be unavailable for 2 weeks after the fish release.
Fish Release
Fish Release
Help restock the pond at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Goose Lake South Pond in Roselle. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle, participants are provided with buckets to dispense fish into the ponds. Dress appropriately as splashing and muddy conditions are likely. All ages are welcome. Participants are asked to bring canned goods that...
Celebrate Earth Day Activities
Celebrate Earth Day Activities
Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
Tiny Toes Music
Tiny Toes Music
Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, as well as storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. Registration is for children ages birth-5, older siblings are welcome.
Earth Day
Walk for Autism
Walk for Autism
Please join us as we walk 1.25 miles to celebrate, support and bring awareness to autism. This event is free and open to all ages as we come together to embrace our differences and unite to raise autism awareness. Purchase your t-shirts by Monday, April 1! For information on more events like this, check...
Storytime with The Language Labs
Storytime with The Language Labs
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary. April 20: Polish
Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story
Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story
This funny, insightful, colorful storybook film is about being true to yourself in spite of obstacles that are thrown your way. Includes a fun game show and a lively American Sign Language lesson about colors.
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at White Oaks Park with a FREE family friendly celebration filled with interactive activities, giveaways, and education to deepen your connection with our planet Earth.
Barbie Party
Barbie Party
C'mon Barbie, let's go party! Meet Barbie herself and enjoy fun activities! Please register each child who will attend.
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
Earth Day
Earth Day
Fun for the whole family. Teach your children the importance of a clean planet. Learn ways we can reduce, reuse & recycle. Crafts, Games, Giveaways, Entertainment, Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting for Kids, Information/Displays, Plus so much more.
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Join us as we celebrate and bring awareness to ways we can find sustainability, new and continuous knowledge to help protect our planet for present and future generations. We will be hosting a series of activities throughout the conservatory including: Performance by Kaben Kafo Earth Day Bingo Photo Booth Propagation Demo with Shayna and Urban...
Earth Day 2024
Earth Day 2024
Enjoy fun earth-inspired activities, create recycled crafts, discover live birds of prey and creatures big and small in the animal meet and greet, shop from eco-friendly vendors, learn from “green” organizations, give Smokey Bear and the Lorax a high five, and rope climb up a tree. In case of inclement weather, the event will be...
Nature Play on Earth Day
Nature Play on Earth Day
Participate in the gloval event celebrating our Earth! Indoor activities include crafts, animal meet & greets and hands-on projects. Venture outside to connect with nature by taking Harley the Hawk's adventure storywalk or playing in the Hickory Hideout.
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
We are celebrating children and their families with a week of FREE fun activities!
Super Saturday: Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
Super Saturday: Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Interact with zoo animals just in time for Earth Day. Beth Wagner and her team will bring in different exotic animals from around the world. Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Reptile Party
Reptile Party
Bugs, reptiles and snakes are back and better than ever! Join us for a fun and educational time with a cast of scaly creatures! Crosstown Exotics returns with their crew of prehistoric amphibians and reptiles for an up-close encounter with all kinds animals that have survived since the dinosaur ages. Everyone gets to interact with...
Earth Day Celebration
Earth Day Celebration
Join Honee the Bee and plant a tree at our annual Earth Day Celebration! We will explore the nature garden at North Park and learn how to keep our earth clean. This is a family-oriented community event featuring District 84 students, interactive booths, vendors, nature, crafts, games and prizes.
Earth Day Nature Play
Adopt a Dog Event
Adopt a Dog Event
Schaumburg Park District is partnering with Golf Rose Animal Hospital and affiliated rescue shelters to bring you furry friends that are looking for their forever home. Admission is free; food and drinks will be available for purchase. If you are new to K-9 Dog Park and want to participate in the event with a dog...
Doc’s Day
Doc’s Day
Celebrate the memory of Doc, our beloved Belgian draft horse, with crafts, games, and some of his favorite treats. Put on your boots and hats, grab your lasso, and enjoy a day remembering our gentle giant. Registration required for ages 2+. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Smart Money Week
Smart Money Week
Children can learn how to save money and be successful in life. Storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting and music. Children will receive a shredded money packet.
TD3 Minecraft Engineering: The Big Bad Wolf
TD3 Minecraft Engineering: The Big Bad Wolf
Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! Take to the woods to escape the big bad wolf. 9 laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device.
Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady
Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady
Meet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help of her favorite scaly and slimy friends. You'll see frogs, salamanders, lizards, tortoises and snakes and hear their incredible stories. Presentation 1-2pm. For anyone wishing...
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