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Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 44 years this fall. The festival is held in the middle of award winning, historic, Downtown In addition, enjoy our boutiques,…
Breakfast Book Club with Pete the Cat
Storybook characters come to life during this fun literary experience at the Museum. Enjoy a hot breakfast provided by Bean Sprouts Cafe, a photo op with Pete the Cat, a…
Onceuponascrapers: Architecture for All Ages
Onceuponascrapers: Architecture for All Ages is an afternoon of family storytime and hands-on architectural activities. SOILED Magazine presents authors who will read aloud newly-commissioned illustrated children’s stories. The authors will…
Parent’s Night Out at BIG Gymnastics
Announcing…BIG’s FIRST EVER Parent’s Night Out on Saturday, September 28th!!! Drop the kids (ages 5-12 yrs) off for an evening of fun at BIG and enjoy a night to yourself!!…
Code Ninjas Grand Opening
IT’S TIME TO PARTY AT CODE NINJAS ORLAND HILLS / TINLEY PARK! After months of planning and anticipation, we’ll be celebrating the official opening of our center – and we…
Free Intro to Curling
Windy City Curling Club will teach you how to throw a stone, sweep the ice, and basic strategy to get you started on your Olympic run! Fifteen minutes to learn…
Microbiology for Mini Scientists: A Little Science Makes a Big Difference
Your child will explore microbiology with an award-winning University of Chicago cancer researcher and a biologist from Northwestern University. Admission Includes: A copy of Paige & Paxton Discover a Small…
Night Sky Programs – Astronomy vs. Astrology
Peak at the universe through telescopes; guided by the Chicago Astronomical Society. No registration required.
Fabulous Fall
Discover the science behind fall leaf color, play leaf bingo and more.
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