All you can eat pancakes from 7:30am - 11:00am. $10/adults, $5/kids (12 and under). Flapjack Tournament immediately following breakfast. We look forward to seeing you there!

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Welcome good luck and fortune in 2025 by celebrating the Year of the Snake with activities, crafts and performances.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build your own fire, and roast a marshmallow. All ages. Drop-in. Hosted at Thatcher Woods Pavillion.

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, 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...

St. Cletus School offers an exceptional preschool program designed to nurture young minds and foster a love for learning in a caring, faith-filled environment. The program emphasizes the development of the whole child, focusing on academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, children build foundational skills in literacy, math, and problem-solving, preparing...

Calling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where we’ll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...

African music helps to set the stage for characters performing energetic stories that celebrate the culture and folk tale traditions of the continent of Africa. For adults and kids of all ages.

Celebrate “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey with a supa fun party filled with crafts and snacks. Ages 7-11. **

PopArt provides an inclusive art experience that combines sensory exploration with fine and gross motor activities, literacy, and social-emotional development. For children 0-5 with a caregiver. Celebrate our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair by joining us for three programs leading up to the event on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Supporting programs include: Sunday, January...

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University is thrilled to produce Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella for its 82nd annual production. The nation’s largest student-produced musical will take place from January 24th to February 1st, 2025 in Cahn Auditorium (600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL). Perfect for children and families, The Dolphin Show’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella centers around the themes of imagination and empowerment, exploring...

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Candy Land has been baby-proofed! Bring in your Baby for a fun morning of crawling through Candy Land! Shake off the chill and come join the Library as we celebrate our Winter Reading theme, "Isn't Reading Sweet?". We made a Giant Candy Land: Baby Edition, just for our littlest patrons, and it's taking over our...

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a craft project to take home.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver.

PopArt provides an inclusive art experience that combines sensory exploration with fine and gross motor activities, literacy, and social-emotional development. For children 0-5 with a caregiver. Celebrate our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair by joining us for three programs leading up to the event on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Supporting programs include: Sunday, January...

Visit the Library for a playdate each month! Children and their grownups can stop by for some unstructured playtime, read books, socialize, and make new friends. Toys and refreshments will be provided.

We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....

This fun art workshop combining self-reflection, personal narrative, and mixed media visual expression. Create a colorful self-portrait sharing uniqueness of your personality, interests, and passions. Discover the ways you can change the world, simply by being YOU!, and rev up your SUPER- POWER! Use collage elements including sparkles, decorative papers, fabric, buttons, feathers and more....

Explore the simple science behind a topic. This month we explore bubbles. Dress for messy! The same class is offered twice each month. Register for only one. Children must attend with an adult caregiver. Group limit: 12 pairs.

Join us to watch some films and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

A Night to READmember is the perfect opportunity to engage, inspire, and read with your community. Spend time on the first floor of the Library enjoying your current read with the community while listening to the Schaumburg High School orchestra. We provide the perfect environment to turn your pages with ambient music, a Pop-Up Library...

Candy Land has been baby-proofed! Bring in your Baby for a fun morning of crawling through Candy Land! Shake off the chill and come join the Library as we celebrate our Winter Reading theme, "Isn't Reading Sweet?". We made a Giant Candy Land: Baby Edition, just for our littlest patrons, and it's taking over our...

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on techniques and take your masterpiece home with you.

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: February 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28; March 4, 12, 27; April 16, 30; May 8, 26   For information on more events like...

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Join award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Laura Smetana for a Story Time at DCM! Laura will read her book My Love for You Is Like a Garden, demonstrate how she makes cut-paper collage illustrations, and lead children through interactive draw-along of a garden scene! Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration! 🌸✨ 📅 Tuesday, January 28, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM 📍 North Island Center 8 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505 Join the City of Aurora and Pacifica Square for a vibrant cultural celebration featuring Lion Dances, Dragon Dances, cultural performances...

Calling all transportation fans! Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-11:00 to create a track-tastic world with our cars, trains, tracks, ramps and roadways.

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

PopArt provides an inclusive art experience that combines sensory exploration with fine and gross motor activities, literacy, and social-emotional development. For children 0-5 with a caregiver. Celebrate our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair by joining us for three programs leading up to the event on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Supporting programs include: Sunday, January...

What happens to plants and animals when winter arrives? Just because we can’t always see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there! Join us for a cozy storytime with Brookfield Zoo Chicago as we look beyond the snow and discover what Illinois plants and animals are up to during wintertime.

Drop in and take home cool crafts.

What makes a kazoo do its thing? Find out and celebrate National Kazoo Day by crafting your own paper kazoo. Then we can play together as a National Kazoo Day chorus.

Kids will enjoy a fun hands-on activity based on S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) concepts. Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Join St. Isaac Jogues School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, for their Catholic Schools Week Open House!  Prospective families are invited to join St. Isaac Jogues on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 8:30am-10am for an Open House for Kindergarten - 8th Grade. SIJ's Open House will begin in the Parish Center during “Catholic...

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

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...

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: February 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28; March 4, 12, 27; April 16, 30; May 8, 26   For information on more events like...

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Join us and our guests from Hickory Knolls for an interactive story and special activities designed for our youngest friends here at the library! Come to the library as we welcome our special guests from Hickory Knolls Nature Preserve. Listen to an interactive version of the story, The Mitten. Little friends and their caregivers can...

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.

Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages 2-10 w/adult. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

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.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us in this special storytime!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Celebrate the year of the snake with a story and craft. Ages 6-11.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

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...

Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and create a fun craft!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural crafts and activities to bring luck in the new year.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by creating your very own jigsaw puzzle! Registration opens on Sunday, December 29th at 9 a.m. Ages 6-11 with a caregiver.  

Calling all School District 23 SAIL students and their families! Join us for an evening of creativity and winter fun: Student Showcase: Admire a delightful display of student-created penguin projects. Storytime: Enjoy a heartwarming reading of Sneezy the Snowman. Activity Stations: Dive into engaging, winter-themed activities designed for all ages. Socialize and Mingle: Connect with...

Join us at DePaul 2025 Lunar New Year Gala for a night of festive vibes, cultural performances, and mouthwatering food.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4 + with a caregiver.

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

Drop-in event recommended for children 2 months–5 years, with participating adult. Come learn how your child is growing and developing! The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative will be offering free developmental screenings to assess communication, gross motor skills, problem solving, and personal-social skills. Families will receive activity ideas to encourage their children’s development at home. If...

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners and their caregivers. Drop in any time to explore self-directed play stations and toys. During the last half hour of this program, we'll adapt the...

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: February 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28; March 4, 12, 27; April 16, 30; May 8, 26   For information on more events like...

Join unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. The new format allows you to join and leave at your convenience.

Come build with different materials throughout the museum during Buildapalooza! Our Build It exhibit will be filled with Legos of All sizes. The Art Room will have maker’s workshop a cardboard construction station for children to make the Three Little Pigs house or anything they dream of out of cardboard and other recycled materials. They...

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 is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....

For families with children ages 12 & under with an adult caregiver. Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts and activities at this drop-in program.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Celebrate the release of Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy film based on Dav Pilkey's children's graphic novel series Dog Man! Learn how to draw Dog Man and other characters, play BINGO, and test your knowledge with trivia. For grades 2-5.

Haw Haw Haw! Get ready for the new "Dog Man" movie and enjoy crafts, games and dog-tastic activities. (Grades K–5)

Celebrate the season with activities and crafts for all skill levels. TR Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program. TR = Ticketed Registration.

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: February 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28; March 4, 12, 27; April 16, 30; May 8, 26   For information on more events like...

Come build with different materials throughout the museum during Buildapalooza! Our Build It exhibit will be filled with Legos of All sizes. The Art Room will have maker’s workshop a cardboard construction station for children to make the Three Little Pigs house or anything they dream of out of cardboard and other recycled materials. They...

Hosted by Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, this program targets age appropriate fine motor and communication skills. Tickets will be available at the Children's Services desk at 9:30am the morning of the program.

Brrrrr, It's Really Chilly out there! Come warm up at the Library anytime during the program. Do some Winter-themed activities created for little ones 5 and under.

Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.

We’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....

Celebrate the new Dog Man movie and play Dog Man Bingo. Win prizes! Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot. 5:30pm - 6:30pm or 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

Due to the forecasted rain on Friday, January 31st, the display of 60+ ice sculptures sponsored by local businesses will now begin on Saturday, February 1st. However, the festival will still kick off on Friday evening with a live ice carving from 5:30-7:30pm at the corner of Main & Curtiss! Thank you for your understanding,...

Bring your friends to the library for a round of mini-golf! All ages welcome. There will be 3 golf holes on each floor of the library. Get out of the house and come practice your putting. All participants leave our golf course with a new book.

All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. January 3: How to Train Your Dragon, animated, 98 minutes, PG January 17: A Goofy Movie, animated, 81 minutes, G January 31: The Emperor’s New Groove, animated, 78 minutes, PG February 14: Elemental, animated, 109 minutes, PG February 28: Tangled,...

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University is thrilled to produce Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella for its 82nd annual production. The nation’s largest student-produced musical will take place from January 24th to February 1st, 2025 in Cahn Auditorium (600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL). Perfect for children and families, The Dolphin Show’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella centers around the themes of imagination and empowerment, exploring...

Families are invited to join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum hosts its First Saturday Free Children’s Craft. On February 1, kiddos are invited to celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, by learning about the holiday and creating a “stained glass” snake to display. No registration is needed, but supplies...

Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  February 1 - Valentines Candy Box March 1 - Basketball Game April 5 - Globe Planter

Bring your family-building skills to Kid's Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while exploring our Library. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with your and other...

Come build with different materials throughout the museum during Buildapalooza! Our Build It exhibit will be filled with Legos of All sizes. The Art Room will have maker’s workshop a cardboard construction station for children to make the Three Little Pigs house or anything they dream of out of cardboard and other recycled materials. They...

Visit the library's calendar for all of the details on this special day!

At this free event, the library will connect families with valuable resources in the community, including social services, preschools, and daycares. The event will run from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Welcome to the Aurora Public Library District’s 3nd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair! At this event, the library will connect families with valuable resources...

Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from January 14 to 28. Then come to the swap to find some new-to-you fun! You do not need to donate to attend the swap.

Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Celebrate all things fandom & pop culture! Artists' Alley: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Windy City Ghostbusters Drop-In: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Welcome Lobby Table Drop-In: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Pop-Up Crafts Drop-In: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Superhero Training Academy: 10:30–11:15 a.m. or 12:30–1:15 p.m. (Tickets are required) How to Draw Anything with Gene Ha: 11–11:45 a.m. (Registration required) Maker...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Mandarin. All ages. Sign-up begins 1/18.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Experiment with contrast and texture as we work together to create a community art piece inspired by Charles McGee. The finished collaborative artwork will be on display in the lobby from February 9-28. Please register each child attending. All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a high energy, exciting hip-hop and street dance show! Experience some of the coolest dance styles from hip-hop culture including breakdance, popping, locking, litefeet, and more. Best for ages 11 and younger with their families

Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, a man who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this show introduces students to other incredible scientists, entrepreneurs,...

Experience an awe-inspiring magic show featuring the incredible Magician Total T! Be amazed by dazzling illusions, then learn some fun magic tricks to impress your friends. This event is perfect for kids of all ages, but especially suited for children ages 4-12. Don't miss out on the magic! Participants should pick up a numbered entry...

Something for everyone! Dress for the weather and save the date! Bring the whole family to the Annerino Community Center for some good old-fashion outdoor family fun! Featuring outdoor, winter-themed activities: Outdoor family games Snow painting Snowball slingshot Showshoeing Snowy obstacle course Fire pit with s'mores Hot Chocolate Family photo station Fountaindale Public Library sponsored...

Enjoy family-friendly movies in Le Jardin while you warm up after skating at Cantigny’s ice rink, or just stop by for a meal and a movie! The movie will run every two hours, with showings starting at 11 am, 1, 3, 5 pm. Coloring pages will also be available for children while supplies last. Whether...

Due to the forecasted rain on Friday, January 31st, the display of 60+ ice sculptures sponsored by local businesses will now begin on Saturday, February 1st. However, the festival will still kick off on Friday evening with a live ice carving from 5:30-7:30pm at the corner of Main & Curtiss! Thank you for your understanding,...

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, 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...

Come hang out at the library and play with toys, games, and more. It will be fun for the whole family!

Enjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurston’s—an American writer and conservationist—award-winning PBS series America Outdoors. Snacks provided.

Together with the Xilin Association, Fox Valley Mall will welcome the Year of the Snake with a fun-filled Chinese New Year celebration. Throughout the free event, there will be cultural activities, exploration booths and performances. - an interactive Chinese calligraphy demonstration - DIY Chinese lantern crafts - a chopsticks challenge hands-on game - an interactive...

Celebrate international Take Your Child to the Library Day! Visit us at the Bellwood Library for fun activities, and sign up for a library card if you haven't already!

Join us for the free Global Connections Lunar New Year celebration at Navy Pier! The Aon Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a festive, interactive, and family-friendly celebration marking the Year of the Wood Snake.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese...

Find support and share resources with other parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Meets every other month at the Library.

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University is thrilled to produce Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella for its 82nd annual production. The nation’s largest student-produced musical will take place from January 24th to February 1st, 2025 in Cahn Auditorium (600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL). Perfect for children and families, The Dolphin Show’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella centers around the themes of imagination and empowerment, exploring...