The forecast looks a bit unpredictable, but that won’t stop our family-friendly fun. Keep an eye on things to do with kids this weekend that include some indoor fun. STEM activities, drop-in crafts at local libraries, or a visit to a nature center could help bring cheer to a rainy day.
See a clearing in the clouds? Check out our newest list of 20 Hiking Trails for Kids to Explore Nature on Little Legs and get some fresh air. It’s also time for Tulip Fields to be in full bloom, and that list is always a favorite among our readers.
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Western Suburbs
Please check the details before you go to these events to ensure you know about registration requirements and additional info to maximize your familyโs fun. While we do our best to keep the most up-to-date information in our calendar, last minute location or time changes do happen. Want to find “weekend events near me”? We have you covered!
Friday
Visit the Wheaton Public Library for a Community Partner Playdate or have fun at Family Board Game Night, hosted by the St. Charles Public Library. Don’t forget to register for a spot at Jo’s Footwork Studio’s Pajama Party!
Community Partner Playdate (Wheaton Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 9:30am – 11:30am
WIC Mobile Clinic (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
April 26, 2024 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
Bugaboo Childrenโs Consignment Sale (Yorkville)
April 26, 2024 | 10:00am – 7:00pm
Wild Child on the Road (Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, Homer Glen)
April 26, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Register in advance.
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum (Chicago)
April 26, 2024 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Homeschool Connect (Brookfield Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Drop-In Craft (Batavia Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Exploration Station (Geneva Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 10:30am – 11:15am
Friday Afternoon Movie (Eola Road Branch, Aurora Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:45pm
Pajama Party (Jo’s Footwork Studio, Western Springs)
April 26, 2024 | 4:00pm – 8:30pm
Register in advance.
Family Board Game Night (St. Charles Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 4:00pm – 7:30pm
First Time Fishing (Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook)
April 26, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday
There’s something for everyone on Saturday! Have fun at North Aurora’s Spring Bunny Chase: Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt, visit DuPage Children’s Museum for Wild Wonders, or explore College of DuPage’s STEM-CON in Glen Ellyn.
Wheaton French Market (Downtown Wheaton)
April 27, 2024 | 8:00am – 2:00pm
Kid’s Closet Connection Resale (Frankfort)
April 27, 2024 | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Spring Bunny Chase: Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt (North Aurora)
April 27, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Wild Wonders (DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville)
April 27, 2024 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
Included in general admission.
Family Indoor Garage Sale and Flea Market (Northlake)
April 27, 2024 | 9:00am – 2:30pm
Saturday Stay and Play (Geneva Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 9:00am – 2:00pm
Museum Campus Exploration Day (Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Pokรฉmon Palooza (95th Street Library, Naperville)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Kids Club (Michaels Craft Stores)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Makerspace Saturday (Berwyn Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Garden Expo (Westmont Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Earth Week Volunteer Day (Downers Grove)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
College of DuPage STEM-CON (Glen Ellyn)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Budding Botanists (Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago)
April 27, 2024 | 10:30am – 2:30pm
Tiny Great Performances (DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Included with general admission.
Summer Kickoff Celebration (Northlake)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Touch-a-Truckโ (Downtown Wheaton)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
La Hora de Cuentos (Nichols Library, Naperville)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Arbor Day Celebration (Bolingbrook)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Dรญa del Niรฑo | Celebration of Children (Saucedo Elementary School, Chicago)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Nature Center Open House (Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Rang and Patang – Holi Mela (Central Park, Bolingbrook)
April 27, 2024 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Holi Mela (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
April 27, 2024 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Habitat Hotels for Bees (Eola Road Branch, Aurora)
April 27, 2024 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Taekwondo (Lemont Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Registration is required.
Trashy Hacks (Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville)
April 27, 2024 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Registration is required.
Bubble Wonders (Glen Ellyn Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Sustainable Energy STEMshop (Geneva Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Storm Chasers (La Grange Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Open LEGO Building (Elmhurst Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
The Pokรฉmon Center (95th Street Library, Naperville)
April 27, 2024 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Service Saturday for Teens: Toys for Shelter Cats & Dogs (Eola Road Branch, Aurora Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Umbrella Sky Opening Day Party (Downtown Elmhurst)
April 27, 2024 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Adult Only Easter Egg Hunt (Sugar Grove)
April 27, 2024 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Register in advance.
Old Time Barn Dance (Downtown Downers Grove)
April 27, 2024 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday
Celebrate The Diversity of Dance/ La diversidad de la danza at Santori Library in Aurora or visit Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago for their annual Sheep Shearing. Up for going into the city? Check out the Sensory-Friendly Morning at Lincoln Park Zoo or Family Art Event at the Swedish American Museum.
Lion Robโs Spring Pancake Breakfast (Bartlett Fire Barn)
April 28, 2024 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sensory-Friendly Morning (Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 8:00am – 10:00am
Register in advance.
Kiwanis Un-Pancake Plus Breakfast (Helping Hand Center, Countryside)
April 28, 2024 | 8:00am – 1:00pm
Budding Botanists (Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 10:30am – 2:30pm
Arab American Heritage Month (Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest – North, Palos Heights)
April 28, 2024 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Take It Outside Meetup (Whalon Lake, Naperville)
April 28, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Puzzle Race (St. Charles Public Library)
April 28, 2024 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Register in advance.
Sand Ridge Service Days (South Holland)
April 28, 2024 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sheep Shearing (Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Family Art Event (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
The Diversity of Dance/ La diversidad de la danza (Santori Library, Aurora)
April 28, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Things to Do with Kids This Weekend: Northwest Suburbs
We strive to answer the question “Where can I find weekend events near me?” Our team takes care to stock the calendar full of kid-friendly fun, but please keep in mind that last minute changes to events do happen. We recommend clicking through to the event details to double check if there has been a change in registration requirements and to get additional information before you go. Have fun!
Friday
Stop by Rand Berkley Park for the Arbor Day Celebration in Arlington Heights, or explore the STEAMagination with American Science and Surplus, hosted by the Park Ridge Public Library.
Arbor Day Celebration (Arlington Heights)
April 26, 2024 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum (Chicago)
April 26, 2024 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Scales-N-Tales Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Register in advance.
Friday Fun Day (Wood Dale Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 11:00am – 4:30pm
STEAMagination with American Science and Surplus (Park Ridge Public Library)
April 26, 2024 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Saturday
Visit the Mount Prospect Public Library for Super Saturday: Celebrate Dรญa, the Arbor Day Celebration at Springbrook Nature Center in Itasca, or the Baby Fair at Barrington Area Library.
Kick into Spring with Lil’ Kickers
Kick Into Spring with Lil’ Kickers Palatine
April 27, 2024 | 9:00am โ 12:00pm
St. Thomas of Villanova School
1141 E Anderson Drive
Palatine IL 60074
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Kick into Spring with Lil’ Kickers Palatine on Saturday, April 27th from 9am โ 12pm. Check out their new outdoor Palatine location and meet the Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute program. Enjoy a free 50-minute class, inflatables, music and more fun in the sun! Plus, each participant will receive a free gift! Reservations are encouraged but not required. RSVP for free online!
Baby Fair (Barrington Area Library)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Adaptive Storytime (Schaumburg Township District Library)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Kids Club (Michaels Craft Stores)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Pedals for the Parks Bike and Trike Sale (Centennial Park, Park Ridge)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Community Cleanup Day (Rolling Meadows)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Super Saturday: Celebrate Dรญa (Mount Prospect Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Arbor Day Celebration (Springbrook Nature Center, Itasca)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Hanover Park Health and Resource Fair (Hanover Park)
April 27, 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Budding Botanists (Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago)
April 27, 2024 | 10:30am – 2:30pm
Celebrate Children’s Day / Book Day or Celebraciรณn del Dรญa de los Niรฑos / Dรญa de los Libros (Indian Trails Public Library – Indian Trails Branch, Prospect Heights)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Dรญa del Niรฑo | Celebration of Children (Saucedo Elementary School, Chicago)
April 27, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Movie Afternoon (Schiller Park Public Library)
April 27, 2024 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sunday
Visit the Bartlett Police Department Open House for family-friendly fun, or stretch your legs at Franklin Park’s Color Run, Walk and Roll.
Sensory-Friendly Morning (Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 8:00am – 10:00am
Register in advance.
Color Run, Walk and Roll (Franklin Park)
April 28, 2024 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Police Department Open House (Bartlett)
April 28, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Budding Botanists (Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 10:30am – 2:30pm
Family Art Event (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
April 28, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Want to look ahead to next week?
Check out all the family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and beyond on our events calendar. You can filter the calendar by day by clicking the date on top, so if you are looking for things to do on a specific day, it’s easy to find!
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We hope you found some family-friendly fun in our list of weekend events in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago! This list is updated every week and sent out in the Kidlist emails. (Click here to sign up if you havenโt already.)
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We strive to be the most comprehensive source for family fun, which is why youโll always see so many weekend events listed. It would definitely be easier to just list the details for a few events and call them โthe best weekend events for familiesโ, but we recognize that everyone has different interests. Not to mention, sometimes Iโm in the mood to go to a huge festival, and sometimes Iโd rather go to a low-key storytime at the library. Iโm sure Iโm not the only one who feels that way. Thatโs why we work hard and spend a lot of time to find everything going on in our area so you donโt have to!
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