Several times a year, The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails events. These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed on the grounds of the Arboretum. Service dogs are welcome at no cost daily, and should be identified when entering at the gatehouse. These...

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.

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.

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming 2024 dates: April 21 June 6, 19   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

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...

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

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...

Calling all kids curious about nature! Participants will learn about wind and some weird and wonderful things wind can do. We will also play some games, do an experiment and make kites!

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...

The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the library opens.

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.

Come in-store for another FREE fun event!

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.**

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.

Engaging storytime at 10:00 AM, led by our wonderful host, Miss Kathy. Fun stories, songs, and more. A designated playtime area for children, with age-appropriate spaces. The opportunity to meet and connect with other families in our community. Complimentary coffee and tea available for adults. Parents, feel free to bring a drink or snack for...

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...

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us!  ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! March 18: Blue's big city adventure April 22: Five night's at Freddy's May 20: Sponge on the run

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

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.

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.

Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.

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

Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/adult.

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

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:...

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,...

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies. You create your own masterpiece! In this session, we'll celebrate Earth Day by making something that highlights the amazing diversity of birds who share the planet with us. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last. For...

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Bring your imagination and craft a one-of-a-kind creation using Legos. Later, check out our Padlet or share what you’ve made at home and we’ll display it online for others to see. Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

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

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...

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.

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 2023–24 Illinois resident FREE days include: March 12, 27–28; April 10, 18, 24; May 1, 27, 29   For information on more events like this, check out our...

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.

Join us for nature-based art and activities. Supplies provided. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.

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...

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8. Drop by the Library to meet and trade stickers with other sticker collectors! We'll share our favorites, create our own, and use them in artwork.

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...

Children will learn basic yoga poses and calming techniques. Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some after school relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

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.

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...

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.

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After our story session we will break for milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.

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

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...

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...

Join us at Wholey Granoly for a free, engaging storytime experience for your little ones. Each child will receive a special treat when our stories are complete. (Ages 2–6 with an adult) Registration opens two weeks before each event date.

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.

Ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Come for unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. Limit: 35. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.

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...

Enjoy fun books, songs, and a craft in both English and Polish! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Twenty name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning at 10 am.

Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.

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

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.

Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday of the month. In April we will read The Boy and the Tree, written by Maria Ribbing Cornell and illustrated by Nicholas Cornell. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver for this free (with admission)...

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...

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both Hindi...

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...

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Mobile Clinic brings WIC services to you! WIC programs include nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and other community referrals. Learn more about eligibility and appointments through the DuPage County Health Department, (630) 682-7400. Priority will be given to scheduled appointments. Walk-in appointments will be based on availability.

Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

At Bugaboo you'll find the most popular clothing brands, toys kids love, nursery gear, baby accessories and much more! Everything packed into 2 buildings for your shopping convenience. Here is your chance to "Be Green" and "Save Green"! ​ For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Children's Resales and Consignment...

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...

Connect with other homeschool families - share resources and play games in our Classroom. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Learn through play! Join us for early literacy, sensory, and STEM activities that are just right for preschoolers.

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

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

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

Watch a Movie Eat Pizza* Make Ice Cream Treats* Wear your favorite PJs! Bring a pillow and/or blanket!

Unplug and play a board game together!

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.

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.

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! 

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...

Bring your family-building skills to Kids 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 building with our new Blue Blocks. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with...

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...

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.

Have you ever wondered what’s in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and French fur traders who once called this area home. Drop in...

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...)....

Join us for a storytime designed for children with autism, sensory processing sensitivities or disabilities.

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.

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!

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! On April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty Drive will be closed, between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street, to make way for trucks, municipal vehicles, emergency vehicles, and more! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event. Get up close, climb, honk, and touch these cool vehicles from right behind...

Would you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Nature Center? Do you want to come in and visit some really cool critters? Come to our open houses the last Saturday as we offer fun nature-themed activities all day. This season we will host a few bonus days too. No registration...

¡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!

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,...

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. 

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.

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...

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...

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!...

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,...

Join the library and enjoy a newer released movie. B.Y.O.S. -Bring your own snacks! Times posted and movie ratings may vary. All ages. No registration required.

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...

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.

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...