Events Calendar

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.

• Arts and crafts • Nature walk • Nature classroom will be open • Free event

TICKETS REQUIRED Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Encounter live...

Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Take a nature walk, learn about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, and view live animals up close. Exhibitors will be hand to present information on the environment and answer all your questions about how to make our planet a better place.

Celebrate Earth Day while deepening your connection to the Earth with birdhouse building, wildflower plantings, worm composting demonstrations, seed bomb making and launching, crafts, a live hawk and owl display, face painting, and much more! Be sure to also visit Heritage Farm to learn about beekeeping, heirloom gardening and other traditional ways of living simply...

Drop in with your toddler to explore several fun Earth Day themed sensory stations. Activities can get messy, so dress accordingly! For toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

April 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own, Debra Stombres for a few numbers with her flute. All ages are welcome; registration is required. May 19: J2 Strings is a dynamic violin and...

Explore a range of fun Spring themed activities. Dress for mess! Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. ** Ticketed program. Tickets available at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes before program.**

Honor Earth Day with the Glen Ellyn Park District and the Glen Ellyn Public Library at a storytime in the park. Listen to stories and participate in activities that focus on caring for the Earth. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place at the library in the North and South Meeting Rooms....

In honor of Earth Day, come out to our parks for our annual Park Clean Up Day! This event is a great opportunity for residents of all ages, scout groups, churches, businesses, and service organizations to give back to the community. Projects may include planting or debris removal. Individuals and/or groups are welcome to request...

Come celebrate Earth Day with the Elmwood Park Garden Club and us! We'll read some stories, sing and dance, and at the end, each child will get to take home a plant, courtesy of the Elmwood Park Garden Club. All Ages/Family. Registration required.

Create some repurposed crafts using coffee filters and a variety of recycled materials.

Join us for Earth Day Work Day, the perfect opportunity for service hours or simply giving back to the community in the spirit of Earth Day. We are cleaning up the Maine Park woodland, pond, and prairie. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to group size limitations, each person attending the work day...

Come celebrate Earth Day at the Franklin Park Public Library! You’ll be able to plant your very own plant as well as other fun activities. Open to ages 4-12. Registration is required.

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

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.

This fun task offers young children a chance to explore their tactile sense of touch through different textures and create their own earth to celebrate Earth Day!

Red Oak Nature Center shows the unique traits that make reptiles so special. This program includes live animal ambassadors from the nature center. Grade levels 1-5.

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:...

Learn Spanish colors, numbers and more while playing fun games. This program is presented in English and Spanish, so beginners are welcome. Recommended age: 5-11 years

Put your heads and hands together to construct a unique family project and some special memories to boot. In this session, you'll create a unique paper playground! Best for families with children ages 4 and older. No registration required. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you...

ગુજરાતી અને અંગ્રેજીમાં લોકપ્રિય વાર્તાઓ, ગીતો અને પ્રવૃત્તિઓનો આનંદ માણો. આ મહિનાની વાર્તા છે આપણે હોળી કેમ ઉજવીએ છીએ? Enjoy popular stories, songs and activities in Gujarati and English.

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.

As a family, create a unique design together and have it printed on matching bags. (Grades K–5 with an adult)

Lucy Pevenise, along with her older brothers Edmund and Peter, and her older sister, Susan, are in London during the initial bombing raids of WW II. Like many families, their parents decide to send them to the country for safer keeping. Peter, the oldest, is told to watch over the children and make sure they...

Come to enjoy Ukrainian stories, a chance to socialize, and more!

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

Block out some time for fun at the library with our big blue blocks, Duplos, and soft blocks!

Get a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...

Jasmine Warga author of the Newberry Honor Award winner, Other Words for Home, and the author of A Rover's Story, a D203 Battle of the Books title, will be speaking about the inspiration for her stories, answering questions and signing books. This program is brought to you in partnership with Anderson's Books and D203.

The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 it was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician. Throughout his long and productive career, Morton worked to improve agricultural techniques, but his most important legacy is Arbor Day. ​9:30AM | Refreshments 10-11AM | Program The 40th Arbor Day Celebration is open to...

We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will...

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...

Drop in on a Friday afternoon for a fun family 80s throwback movie!

Ignite your child's curiosity by exploring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities together! Our friends from the American Science and Surplus store will be on hand with a special activity as well. Drop in.

Unplug and play a board game together!

Get a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Families sell, shop and help at the sale together. Reselling gently-used items means green for seller$ and environment! Local charities benefit from donated, unsold items.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Children's Resales and Consignment Stores.

Hop along with Daisy the Bunny in a brand new family friendly event, the Spring Bunny Chase! On Saturday, April 27, Daisy is moving quickly all over North Aurora and leaving clues and riddles behind for you and your family to try to catch her! If you can solve all of her puzzles and are...

Spring has sprung and creativity is ready to bloom! Enjoy nature-inspired sensory activities, art, and more. Flutter, crawl, creep, or fly on over to catch the fun! Activities Animal Olympics Obstacle Course Create DIY Bird Feeders for your Feathered Friends Weaving Bird Nests Explore the symmetry of nature with butterfly wings and flower petals Let...

Time to clean out your attic, closets, or garage for items to sell. Upsell your baby clothes, toys, games, tools, books, and anything else you have. Or just come out and shop! 

Sponsored by Mayor Craig's Kids at Hope coalition. Free and fun activities for the entire family. Visit the touch-a-truck display, including the library's Library on Wheels! Tour the mobile library, and enjoy the day!

Celebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, and earn a badge. Learn...

Celebrate Earth Week with the Downers Grove Park District and beautify your local parks for spring! Volunteers will help prepare the parks for the season by mulching trees, picking up sticks and debris, and by removing trash at each location. Gloves, tools and staff assistance will be provided. Please dress for the weather and to...

Join us for a celebration of love, acceptance, diversity and language in Spanish and English with this interactive Being Bilingual Rocks! show. Experience an eclectic blend of original and traditional songs from Latin America on your musical journey. Everyone will sing, dance, learn Spanish/English, and play musical games in a joyful, unique, blend of cultures,...

Celebrate Arbor Day, a national holiday created to recognize the importance of trees. Mayor Pruyn will kick off the event with the annual Arbor Day Proclamation, followed by any tree dedications. Make a craft and help beautify our forest by planting some native wildflowers. The Davey Tree Expert Company will provide a tree climbing demonstration...

From soldering and robots to microorganisms and fossils, COD STEMCON lets you explore the fascinating world of STEM. Get hands on with dozens of high-quality, well-facilitated experiments and demonstrations designed to inform, entertain and spark interest in a broad range of STEM topics.

Connect with the information and resources you need most as an expecting parent or caregiver of a child ages 0 – 2. Enjoy baby and me activities, expert presentations on topics like sleep, mealtimes, parents’ rights, and more. Get in touch with local organizations that serve infants and families.

Pokémon trainers of all ages are invited to CHARmeander over to 95th Street Library for a storytime, themed crafts, scavenger hunt, trivia challenge, and more! Trainers can even learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and prove that they’ve got what it takes to become the very best (like no one ever was...)....

No registration required. We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation. April 13: This week we will make Kooky kalediscopes! April 27: This week we will make beautiful jerwlery for our wonderful moms on Mothers' Day!

Come to the Library and learn about Westmont Grows and the Westmont Gardening Club, plus meet with a number of local garden related organizations.

The 11th Annual Pedals for the Parks Bike & Trike Sale, hosted by the Park Ridge Friends of the Parks, benefits programs of the Park Ridge Friends of the Parks and promotes reuse and bicycling in our community! Credit card payment strongly preferred. No checks will be accepted. Individuals who donated bikes on April 13...

Celebrate Earth Day with Rolling Meadows Park District and the Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee. We will lay mulch, plant bushes and flowers and pick up trash along the creek between Nelson Sports Complex and North Salk Park. Bring your own gloves and we will supply the rest.

All ages. Join us in celebration of children, families and reading while enjoying a storytime, craft and snack. This program is offered in English and Spanish. Registration not required. Únanse a nosotros en esta celebración de los niños, las familias y la lectura. Vamos a leer un cuento, hacer una manualidad y comer una merienda.

Free Family Event! Register early for Summer Day Camp, Sports Camp and Gouin Pool Early Bird Passes. FREE GIVEAWAYS RAFFLES CRAFTS

Trees are terrific, for today and tomorrow. Join us for our annual tribute to trees. Free hot dogs and water, games, prizes, drawings, expert planting advice, tree giveaways. 

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago announces its Día del Niño (Day of the Children) celebration, a neighborhood program that encourages participation in the arts beyond the museum. This free event in the Little Village neighborhood will showcase local vendors, art, and performances at Saucedo Elementary School on April 27, 2024 from 11am–2 pm. Families...

Learn how to make a "Bee Hotel" for our friendly, neighborhood, solitary bees with the Bednarcik Environmental Club! All materials will be provided. Ages 6+. Not all bees live in a colony. Some bees are solitary and need small spaces to hatch their larvae. Our bee hotels help create safe places for those busy bees!...

Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition and one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism marking the arrival of the spring season. It celebrates the eternal and divine love between Radha & Krishna. During the festival, people come together share their love for traditional food, colors, music and spread joy and love. They color each...

Holi, "the festival of colors," and Makar Sankranti kite flying will be celebrated at this colorful event. Stop by the Bookmobile to check out a book, movie or video game and pick up a fun giveaway. Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with the throwing of colored powder and water, kite...

Annyeonghaseyo! The library is turning into a temporary Dojang for this program introducing kids to the sport of Taekwondo. Join Master Damon and his assistants from T-USA Lemont as he shares his knowledge of Taekwondo techniques. This program was rescheduled from January 13.

Don’t throw out that garbage – it’s gold! Check out different ways to deal with our household waste. Discover fun and interesting ways to upcycle broken, used and old items. See examples to give you ideas for home and get a chance to create your own. Bottlecap necklaces, tin can windchimes, eggshell air plant pots,...

Witness amazing tricks like the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, dancing bubble, bubbles inside of bubbles, and kid inside a bubble!

Our friends from SciTech will teach us all about Sustainable Energy! Join us for a unique learning experience designed for participants of all ages! Engage in hands-on STEM activities that foster collaborative exploration, where grandparents, parents, and children come together to discover the wonders of STEM in a dynamic setting!

Drop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration.

Take a ride with Illinois Storm Chasers, diving deep into storm chasing, local climatology, and the 'why' behind severe weather. There will be time for Q&A at the end. This is a drop-in program for all ages.

Stop by the Library’s Pokémon Center to sharpen your Pokémon training skills. Play pokéball beanbag toss, design your own Pokémon card, learn how to spot fake trading cards, and battle other Trainers in Pokémon GO. Visit three of the four stations to earn a special Pokémon Trainer certificate!

Want to share some love with dogs and cats awaiting adoption? Come make pet toys out of recycled materials, which will be donated to Aurora Animal Care & Control. Volunteer credit is available.

Umbrella Sky Elmhurst is coming back and you're invited to celebrate with us!! On April 27th from 4:00-7:00 we will be kicking off the 2024 displays with a party in the plaza, featuring live music from The Sam Fazio Band! Beer/wine will be sold to be enjoyed on the street. All three unique displays will...

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...

Easter gets an adult twist! Join us for a flashlight egg hunt with live music, cash bar, 2500 hidden eggs and TONS of amazing prizes!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.