Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
In this monthly program, geared for 3-5 year olds, we’ll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany child.
Enjoy preschool stories, puppet plays and songs with our newest partner, Chick-fil-A. (Ages 2–6 with an adult)
Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! For families. No registration necessary.
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.
Set your Thanksgiving table with a few special, festive touches! We will be making a fun felt pumpkin pie table runner and kraft paper silverware bag with autumn leaf place cards.
Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.
Namaste! Come downward dog with us twice this month during Yoga for children with Miss Kelly. We'll be doing lots of fun animal poses as we learn about how to move our bodies using yoga! Much gratitude to Kelly McCreary for her yoga introduction for children. We're so grateful for a grant from Oak Park...
Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday and Friday of the month. Free (with Museum admission). In May we will be reading The Swedish Girl of Motala, written and illustrated by Eric Basir.
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...
Drop in between 6-7:30 pm to try out some STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with a caregiver
Join other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO® bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.
Enjoy books, puzzles and popcorn in celebration of Illinois State Family Reading Night.
An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.
¡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!
Come make bookish crafts together with your family. Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held on the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend time reading together.
Celebrate Illinois' Family Reading Night! Bring a blanket, pillows, and stuffies and enjoy a cozy night of crafts and reading with your family. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Spend quality time with your whole family enjoying books and other activities during this statewide reading event. Families of all ages are invited to participate in this drop-in program.
Put on your jammies, grab a blanket and come join us for story time! We will snuggle in to enjoy some of the IReads titles.
Celebrate Family Reading Night! Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket, get cozy and read with your family. We will share a story, provide snacks and then your family can spend time cuddled up reading together. Please register as a family and indicate how many people will attend.
Celebrate Family Reading Night! Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket, get cozy and read with your family. We will share a story, provide snacks and then your family can spend time cuddled up reading together. Please register as a family and indicate how many people will attend.
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...
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