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La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeWeek of Events
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Lilac Time
Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...
Low-Sensory Mornings
Low-Sensory Mornings
Explore the Museum in a less crowded and more sensory-friendly environment before the Museum opens to the general public. Low-Sensory Mornings provide exclusive early access to MSI from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., allowing you to explore with exhibits with modified lighting and sound. Your tickets also include Museum Entry for rest of the day, with...
Parent Education Workshop
Parent Education Workshop
Please join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to best support our incoming kindergarteners and their families. The museum’s play specialists will offer child care for those who are attending the workshop. If you do not have a child entering kindergarten, come to play for free at the museum! Pre-registration is requested.
Great Midwest Train Show
Great Midwest Train Show
For over 40 years the nation’s largest monthly model train show. See over 500 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts, and more for sale, as well as free giveaways to attendees and a DCC train layout for kids to operate. Show Features: Hundreds of Tables of Trains for Sale Exhibitors from Across...
Market on Canal
Market on Canal
We’ve waited all winter to be reunited with the amazing vendors at Market on Canal. We are so proud of this sweet, outdoor vintage and handcrafted market that includes over 45 selected vendors, live music, food trucks, and drinks. It’s a vibe you can find nowhere besides downtown Lemont! What to expect 🗝️ vintage and...
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.
Glen Ellyn French Market
Glen Ellyn French Market
Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair
Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair
We are excited to be celebrating Lilac Times Arts & Craft Fair 2024! We are anticipating over 140 vendors, we will have food, entertainment, and a Family zone. Platinum and Family Zone sponsorships are available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.
Bike Ride and Safety Day
Bike Ride and Safety Day
Join the Elmhurst Walk & Rollers for Bike Safety Day and Rodeo on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Depot on York Road next to the Prairie Path. Learn about bike safety, practice your biking skills, and participate in an escorted bike ride.
Art in Wilder Park
Art in Wilder Park
Join us for the 27th annual Art in Wilder Park, an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year. This highly anticipated free two-day event drew over 11,500 visitors in 2023 with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and mouth watering...
Kids Time at the Museum
Kids Time at the Museum
INVESTIGATION: Fun with art! Kids can create their own artwork surrounded by art and artifacts from the museum collection.
Touch A Truck Family Festival
Touch A Truck Family Festival
Be part of the BIGGEST fundraising event of the season! Join us for a day filled with hands-on excitement for the whole family. Children learn about trucks, cars and other vehicles by looking, climbing and playing on 40+ vehicles, plus music, train rides, food trucks and more at this outdoor family festival. By participating, YOU...
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Sensory-Friendly Hour
Sensory-Friendly Hour
We welcome our sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent friends to experience the Library in an adapted and welcoming environment during this early open time. The Children's Department will be adjusted to be more sensory-friendly with supports and activities available.
Mexico Fest
Mexico Fest
In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Governments of Chihuahua, Nayarit, and Querétaro, Mexico Fest will feature music and dance performances from Mexican artists. Explore a one-of-a-kind mercadito experience partnered with more than 30 vendors curated by the consulate featuring handicrafts, jewelry, hats, clothing, dolls, blankets, bags, artwork and more. Participate...
Spring Festival
Spring Festival
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for the weekend! Enjoy the sights and sounds of this fun and one-of-a-kind train exhibit created by the members of this creative and passionate group. LEGO® lovers of...
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Join us for a fun, culturally rich Cinco De Mayo celebration surrounded by friends, neighbors and community. Featuring: Mariachi singer Luis Alfredo Folkloric Dancers from La Academia Mexican Dance Academy Juegetas Workshop with artists Miriam Salgado and Alejandro Camacho (For Children under 14 years old)
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
Frog Frenzy
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration
Whether you’ve read one book or 1,000, join us as we celebrate with special stories, songs and a craft. If you finished our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program within the last year, we’ll celebrate your accomplishment, too!
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Holy guacamole, it’s Cinco de Mayo! Let's celebrate this holiday with games, music, crafts and some guacamole! Learn more about Cinco de Mayo and its importance in Mexico and the United States! For all families, no registration required.
Take Note Spring Concert
Take Note Spring Concert
All you need is love. Join TAKE NOTE as its singers take you on an outstanding musical journey with songs about LOVE...and many more you know and love! Tickets will be available for purchase online, at the Lisle Recreation Center Front Desk, or at the door (cash only).
TV Stars: Bluey
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive-In
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive-In
Cruise on down meet up with old friends, make new friends, talk cars and kick tires. Themed music and food available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Family Bingo Nights
Family Game Night
Family Game Night
Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we've got something everyone will enjoy! Games vary from session to session. Caregiver participation is required. Limit 50 participants. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bingo Night
Bingo Night
There was a family having fun and BINGO was the reason. Bring the whole family to the Library for a fun night of B-I-N-G-O antics! We’ll provide the card, the markers, and lots of fun. All ages welcome with caregiver.
Cuentos en Español
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days. For information...
Mother’s Day Storytime
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO® fans to share ideas, free build, or use the challenge cards for your own special creation.
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:...
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year! Tickets must be reserved online before your visit. Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings in August! Illinois Residents receive free admission from 5 – 9 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.) Upcoming Free Evenings: August 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29,...
Family Board Game Night
Family Board Game Night
Join us for some good old-fashioned fun at Family Board Game Night! Bring along your favorite game or puzzle from home or use one from GPLD's collection!
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Free Parking Wednesday
Free Parking Wednesday
New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May 8: Nature in Bloom
Open Nature Play Day
Open Nature Play Day
Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature.
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.
PlayLab PlayDate
PlayLab PlayDate
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with...
Stories at the Nature Center
Stories at the Nature Center
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Preschool Yoga and Storytime
Preschool Yoga and Storytime
Themed program with stories, yoga, and songs. Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Afternoon Movie Showing
Afternoon Movie Showing
Enjoy an afternoon movie with us. In order to show new movies, we'll release the title approximately 2 weeks before the showing.
Western Springs French Market
Western Springs French Market
Local farmers market with a variety of stands. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...
Friends’ Evening Book Sale
Friends’ Evening Book Sale
If Saturdays are too hectic for you to shop the Book Sale, these new Wednesday evening sales might be the perfect option. Find your next favorite book, movie or CD and benefit the Friends! The Friends of the Batavia Public Library will host its new, monthly Evening Book Sale in the lower level FriendSpace. Credit...
Movie Screening: Where the Wild Things Are
Movie Screening: Where the Wild Things Are
Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at...
Family Craft Night
Family Craft Night
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.
La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange Farmers Market
Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections, plants and more. Come enjoy the bountiful harvest from Midwest growers! Convenient free parking is located nearby. For information on more events like this,...
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days. For information...
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Little Builders
Little Builders
Drop in for some block play! We'll have a variety of blocks such as Mega Bloks, jumbo blocks and more available for your little ones to build with.
Stay and Play
Stay and Play
Play and socialize with your baby or toddler. Toys and games provided by us! Ages 5 and under with an adult. No registration required.
Cuentos en Español
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Cicada Program
Cicada Program
Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in May our cicada story times will help children better understand all of the cicadas coming to Chicago in the next few weeks. We are sensitive to...
Reptile Rodeo
Reptile Rodeo
Ali’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult.
Adventurers’ Club
Adventurers’ Club
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
TLC with Mrs. C
TLC with Mrs. C
Join Mrs. C for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Learn about our amazing events and all the cool things the library has to offer! Enjoy a treat to go, while supplies last. Calling all students, educators and families! Join Mrs. C in Children’s Services for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Check...
Table Top Thursday
Table Top Thursday
Love playing board games? Come play them! Multiple table top games available / ¿Te encanta jugar juegos de mesa? ¡Ven a jugarlos! Múltiples juegos de mesa disponibles.
Stories and Songs at the Compost Café
Stories and Songs at the Compost Café
Families with children of all ages! Join us for a screening of the live program Stories & Songs at the Compost Café! In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024, the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSC) has brought together a group of performers that will, "delight you with a special selection of...
StoryWalk
StoryWalk
Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Tea Party in the Trees
Tea Party in the Trees
Grab your best (play) tea set, some stuffed animals and enjoy a tea party in the sun! The Community Park District and La Grange Park Library are excited to provide this fun program.
Numbers and Colors and Shapes, Oh My
Numbers and Colors and Shapes, Oh My
Play fun games that will combine numbers, colors, and shapes by sorting and sequencing. Your little ones will not even realize they are working on their math skills!
Spanish Story Time
Spanish Story Time
The Language Labs will be here for a Spanish language story time, including some basic Spanish instruction, and a craft. Register. Program Room.
Stories in the Park
Stories in the Park
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District are bringing a craft for us to make. This is a free program, open to the public. Please see the Park District website for other...
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.
Friday Fun Day
Friday Fun Day
Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
School District 205 Student Art Show Reception
School District 205 Student Art Show Reception
Join us for the opening reception of the annual exhibition that highlights artwork created by students from District 205 schools in our galleries. Artists from 11 different elementary and middle schools will showcase their work from the 2023-2024 school year. Exhibition free and available to the public May 10-12.
バイリンガルお話し探検家 / Japenese Bilingual Story Explorers
バイリンガルお話し探検家 / Japenese Bilingual Story Explorers
日本語と英語のお話し歌で一緒に楽しく遊びましょ。今月のお話はききみみ頭巾です Enjoy popular stories, songs and activities in Japanese and English. This month's story: The Listening Hood.
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...
The Great Puzzle Race
The Great Puzzle Race
Piece together a team of up to 5 puzzle enthusiasts and come to the library to see who has the fastest fingers in Lemont. Each team will be given a 500-piece puzzle and a 90-minute time limit; the team to complete the most of their puzzle will be crowned puzzle champions. Please make sure to...
Downers Grove Farmers Market
Downers Grove Farmers Market
On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m....
Palatine Farmers’ Market
Palatine Farmers’ Market
The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4. The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train Station Parking Lot (directly east of the Palatine Train Station) May through October 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information on more events like...
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.
Lisle French Market
Lisle French Market
This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
We are excited for our upcoming season! Our 2024 season is May 11- October 12 from 8:00am- 12:00pm. Shop locally grown products, cheese, handmade pastries, and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
The Rolling Meadows Fire Department will be serving and cooking a delicious pancake breakfast! Breakfast will include fluffy pancakes, hot sausage, fruit, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Sponsored by the Rolling Meadows Local Firefighters 3075. Proceeds of this event will benefit the Rolling Meadows Park Foundation scholarship fund, which provides the opportunity to participate in...
Color Run
Color Run
Join us for a fun color run! Participants will run a 2K around the perimeter of Salt Creek Lane while volunteers throw colored chalk as they race by. All participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag and bragging rights. Race will run rain or shine. Register by April 26 to guarantee a t-shirt! For information...
Park Pride
Park Pride
The Park District will provide volunteers with a t-shirt, work gloves, and tools. This is a great opportunity for students, families, scout troops, churches, local businesses and other organizations to give back to the community. Show your hometown pride by participating in beautification and sprucing up our local parks.
StoryWalk
StoryWalk
Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
ABC’s of Biking
ABC’s of Biking
For families of all ages; a free event to introduce families to the safety of biking. Please bring your bicycle for a neighborhood group ride at the conclusion of the class.
Family Scavenger Hunt
Family Scavenger Hunt
Grab your family and friends to embark on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Meet a Naturalist at the preserve shelter to gather directions and supplies, and then hit the trails to see if you can find everything on the list! Once done, head back to the shelter to claim your prize on a first-come, first served...
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale in the FriendSpace in the Lower Level. Buying books at the Friends' sale is a great way to support the Library. Book sales are held in the lower level FriendSpace on the second Saturdays of the month, with the exception of June.
Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains
Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains
See model trains built with T-Trak, and learn how to get started with members of the Elmhurst T-Trak Club. Live in-person. No registration.
Family Explorers: Bird Walk
Family Explorers: Bird Walk
Let’s read How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward and Diana Suduka, and learn all about finding birds. Get ready to walk around and spot our feathered friends! Located at Baker’s Lake Younghusband Prairie, E. Dundee Rd, Barrington. Register one name per family.
Little Builders Drop-In
Little Builders Drop-In
For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Do you love building or just knocking things down? Drop by for Little Builders. Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes.
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore vehicles close up! Come see a fire truck, school bus, police car, park district trucks and more! Parent supervision is required for this FREE event. The first half hour is sensory-friendly, so please no honking or sirens. For information on more events like this,...
Cosley Conservation Day
Cosley Conservation Day
Join us in celebrating the wonders of our planet and explore various ways you and your family can get involved in conservation initiatives. Whether it is conserving water, buying and using sustainable products or supporting organizations like Cosley Zoo and their project to protect the Illinois endangered Blanding’s turtle, you and your family can make...
Northbrook Art in the Park
Northbrook Art in the Park
Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook is your home base for a fantastic summer day! Grab a coffee on Shermer Road with friends or family, then soak in unique art from 85+ artists at the fest. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a stop at the Kid’s Creation Station. Break for...
4-H Day
4-H Day
Naper Settlement’s museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Naper Settlement’s museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Inside the new IDNR STEM Learning Lab, kids in grades 1-6 and their families can explore a variety of...
Paint the Path
Paint the Path
Paint the sidewalk at the Library! Dress for mess! Help fill in the design. Paint and rollers will be provided. In case of bad weather, this event will be held the next day, Sunday, May 12.
WonderKids Weekend Edition: Seed Need
WonderKids Weekend Edition: Seed Need
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts.
Kids Club
Kids Club
Introducing Kids Club! We will have specific kids oriented projects on select Saturdays each month. Bring your kids to a free craft! This week we are making painted rocks that look like butterflies. All supplies are included!
Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Grow
Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Grow
Spark the Firefly wants to plant a garden, but doesn't know how to get her plants to grow. With the help of her friends in the forest, Spark learns the parts of a plant, what they need to grow and the importance of patience. Audience will learn these concepts through music, puppets, poetry and interactive...
National Windmill Day at the Batavia Depot Museum
National Windmill Day at the Batavia Depot Museum
Batavia used to be known as the “Windmill Capital of the world” and we are still proud of our historical windmills throughout the community. Join us in celebration of National Windmill Day with a trip to your local museum to learn more about our windmill history and pick up a windmill craft kit to make...
Tiny Great Performances
Tiny Great Performances
Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Kite Festival
Kite Festival
Free admission and free parking. Giant kites, face painting, and food trucks. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.
Open House and Touch a Truck
Open House and Touch a Truck
Please join us! Come tour the Village Hall and Police Department! Bring the kids to climb into all of the unique vehicles from fire trucks, police cars, snow plows, to heavy equipment and other vehicles. Drew's Dogs and the Creamery food trucks will be on site for attendees to purchase food. Balloon twisting fun by...
Family Day | Migration Stories
Family Day | Migration Stories
Join us to celebrate the last family day of the season! This month’s Family Day features artists Salvador Andrade, who facilitates a collaborative workshop with found objects that are inspired by Mexican textiles; Mr. Pintamuro, who’s artwork mixes Aztec and Mayan storytelling with Japanese anime; and printmaker Atlan Arceo, who leads a workshop on different...
Lego Club
Lego Club
Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanáticos de Lego tendrán un nuevo desafío de construcción de Lego.
Little Parade Concert
Little Parade Concert
Families with Children. Registration is required. Join us for a joyful morning of bilingual music and movement with our friends Gabe and Karla of Little Parade! Little Parade is musical duo as well as an engaging Early Childhood Music Class that offers a creative learning experience for the whole family. Play, grow, learn and make...
Homeschool Resource Expo
Homeschool Resource Expo
Join us for our first Homeschool Resource Expo! Chat with representatives from local organizations and learn about the unique experiences and resources that are available for homeschooled families.
Cicada Program
Cicada Program
Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in May our cicada story times will help children better understand all of the cicadas coming to Chicago in the next few weeks. We are sensitive to...
Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
Clues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As you follow the clues, you’ll discover little treats, such as a Mad Hatter tea party where Alice herself will be hosting her own tea party...
La Hora de Cuentos
La Hora de Cuentos
¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español! Immerse your kids in a new language or increase fluency during this fun program full of stories and rhymes in Spanish!
Family Fun Fest
Family Fun Fest
Come and enjoy Taiwanese street food and children folkgames! Admission is free. Food tickets and Game tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Chinese Storytime
Chinese Storytime
A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.
Royal Tea Party
Royal Tea Party
Treat Mom (or aunt, grandma, babysitter, or even your dad!) like royalty and celebrate Mother’s Day at a tea party – filled with special treats and fun crafts. Dress up fancy (optional) and take a wonderful photo together.
Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
Investigating Invertebrates with Peck Farm Park
Investigating Invertebrates with Peck Farm Park
Join us as we learn about the characteristics of insects and invertebrates and their important role in our ecosystem! There will also be a visit from El Guapo, a Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula, from Peck Farm Park!
Community Celebrates: Hawaii
Community Celebrates: Hawaii
Celebrate the wonderful things that make our community great. This month we learn about Hawaiian culture. Join us for stories, activities, and crafts 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,...
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Mother’s Day Dip
Mother’s Day Dip
Need something new this Mother’s Day? Take a dip in the pool with us! Here at the Pavilion Aquatics Center, enjoy a fun-filled, splashtastic time with your family in the pool! Mothers get in free with purchase of a child’s daily admission in advance!
સ્ટોરી એક્સપ્લોરર્સ / Gujarati Bilingual Story Explorers
સ્ટોરી એક્સપ્લોરર્સ / Gujarati Bilingual Story Explorers
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.
Youth Commission Community Fun Fair
Youth Commission Community Fun Fair
Join the Des Plaines Youth Commission at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the Community Fun Fair! This free event will feature family-friendly games, community organizations, a scavenger hunt, entertainment from Magician Keith Cobb and more!
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...