We do our best to provide the most relevant and timely information to our readers, but please confirm dates, times, and availability before attending an event.
Events are posted on Little Lake County from information found on, but not limited to, attraction sites, government city sites; as well as submissions from individual attractions, press releases
Little Lake County loves hearing about events!! Events must be low cost or free and for kids, families or parents. Events must not require pre-registration to attend, and must welcome walk-ins. To submit your event for the calendar please fill out this form:
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{TR} = Ticket Required - this are free events that require a ticket, generally they are handed out just prior to the event.
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 1 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9:30 am
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby & Me Baby & Me is a networking group for parents and their children up to 12 months, to come and meet others in your position – not just first time parents, but all [...]
Baby Playtime
9:30 am
Baby Playtime
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Meet new friends and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Professional doulas Kirsten and Michelle will bring coffee and the answers to your questions about labor and delivery, the postpartum period and the changing needs of your [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Panera Storytime
9:30 am
Panera Storytime
@ Panera Bread
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join us for stories, milk and cookies at Panera Bread in Round Lake Beach on Rollins Road Ages 0-6
Baby and Toddler Touch n’ Play
10:00 am
Baby and Toddler Touch n’ Play
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ages birth to 2 years. Explore sensory stations with your little one. Don’t dress your best because we may make a mess!
Baby Time
10:00 am
Baby Time
@ Indian Trails Library District - Temporary Location
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages infants & crawlers with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and sign language followed by 15-minute playtime. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
10:00 am
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. For children ages [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy: Dog Safety Program
10:00 am
Rock and Read
10:00 am
Rock and Read
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 18 months-3 years with parent or caregiver Join Ms. Susan for Monday stories! Listen to books, move to the beat, and more at this active storytime. Older siblings are welcome.
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Stay and Play
10:30 am
Stay and Play
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Whether you come for Book Babies or Rock and Read, you’re welcome to socialize, play, and have fun between classes. We’ll have puppets, toys, music, and more for you to explore. Children must be accompanied [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Spring Storytime Live!
10:45 am
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 1 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
For ages 3 1/2 to 6.Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills, and [...]
Wonderful Walkers
10:45 am
Wonderful Walkers
@ Indian Trails Public Library District
Apr 1 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Ages walkers - 24 months with a caregiver. Stories, songs, and fingerplays, followed by 10-minute playtime. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Book Babies
11:00 am
Book Babies
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduce your baby to the library with stories, songs, and active play designed to teach infants and toddlers their first literacy skills. Older siblings are welcome.
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Story Time – Preschool Story Time takes place every Monday at 11 a.m. Walk into the pages of a different book every two weeks with our interactive storytelling led by Museum professionals. Pre-school age stories on Mondays at [...]
Poetry Picnic Drop in
12:00 pm
Poetry Picnic Drop in
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District- Cook Park Location
Apr 1 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Enjoy a feast of words! There will be delicious nibbles of poetry to taste and try at this delectable event. DROP IN the Children’s Department anytime during hours. Please note: this is a picnic of words, not food.
Family Story Time
1:30 pm
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 1 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Ages 2–5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts [...]
Raising Readers
2:00 pm
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
April Fools
3:30 pm
April Fools
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 1 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Learn some great pranks to trick your friends and family! Plus, make a fake drink spill to take home. Ages 8 to 14. Program will take place in the Meeting Room.
Make It Monday
4:00 pm
Make It Monday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This program is geared toward kids in grades 3-6. Split into hour sessions at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Every week has different themed craft. Call library for more information 1/7: Winter can be [...]
Maker Monday in The Point
4:00 pm
Maker Monday in The Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
DIY Drop-in Craft for Grades K-5
Button Bird Art
6:00 pm
Button Bird Art
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
(Grades 7 to 12). Welcome Spring with this fun, easy-to- customize project. Using everyday materials we will create a bright piece of art you can hang up or give as a gift. Drop-in.
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Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Preschool Tinkers
9:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
Baby Time
10:00 am
Baby Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Up to 24 months w/ caregiver Share songs, stories and rhymes with your baby and connect with other new parents in this story time and play time. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card [...]
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Lights, Action, CRAFT
10:00 am
Lights, Action, CRAFT
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Breaking the mold of traditional storytimes by adding interactive activities, a short film & a craft!
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Two-Year-Old Storytime
10:15 am
Two-Year-Old Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Preschool Tinkers
10:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
0-18 MONTHS | DROP IN Get out of the house with baby! Bring your newborn to 18-month-old to the library for a fun storytime including songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more!
Storytime
11:00 am
Storytime
@ Pottery Barn Kids
Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Pottery Barn Each Week for a story time as we read aloud some of your favorite books. Become a book club member and receive a special gift after attending five story times.
Toddler Time
11:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 & 3 w/caregiver Play and explore with stories, songs, art, and more in this energetic story time for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area [...]
Baby and Me
11:15 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Ozobot Class
3:00 pm
Ozobot Class
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ozobot class is a fun way to teach your children the basics of coding! Ozobots are a tiny robot toy that your children can “train” to move in basic patterns. Space is limited. For [...]
Special Needs Family Night
4:00 pm
Special Needs Family Night
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
he FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH is SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY NIGHT! 4 PM - 8 PM Sensory Friendly Environment for our special guests! $15 Admission for Unlimited Jump Chaperones jump for FREE Click HERE to [...]
Teen Choice Movie Night
4:00 pm
Teen Choice Movie Night
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vanquish the Monday blues with a weekly movie (chosen by you!) at the Library. Popcorn and drinks are on us!
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in STEM Activity for Grades K-5
Sensory Playtime
4:30 pm
Sensory Playtime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 2 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us for a hands-on STEM-filled sensory playtime! Sensory programs are designed for children with special needs. Children of all abilities with their siblings and caregivers are welcome. Please let us know if any accommodations [...]
STEAM Stations
5:30 pm
STEAM Stations
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 2 @ 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm
Grade K and up. Drop-in program incorporating STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Limited supply, items are available on a first come first serve basis.
Family Drop-in Storytime
6:30 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come be part of the fun at storytime! It’s a half hour of books, songs, fingerplays and storytelling activities. All ages welcome, no registration required!
Principals Read at Cook Park Library - Dr. Bongle, Adler Park School
6:45 pm
Principals Read at Cook Park Library - Dr. Bongle, Adler Park School
@ Cook Memorial Public Library Distritct - Cook Park Library
Apr 2 @ 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Dr. Bongle, Principal, Adler Park School, will share some of her favorite stories. Refreshments will be served after the reading. Everyone is invited!
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 3 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
9:15 am
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
@ JCC Duman Early Childhood Center
Apr 3 @ 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Play with your little one in our expertly designed infant-toddler play spaces, connect with other families, and enjoy music and sensory activities. There is no-cost to participate, and no registration required. These drop-in playtimes are [...]
Baby Rhyme Storytime
9:30 am
Baby Rhyme Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and beginning [...]
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Playtime with Littles
9:30 am
Playtime with Littles
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Drop-in at this child led unstructured play for babies through 2 year old with a caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center. Meet other parents and caregivers for playtime and socializing. We have music, play mats, [...]
Toddler Time
9:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Youth Program Room 1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Family Story Time
10:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/ caregiver (siblings welcome) Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Patrons from other library districts are admitted as space is available. No registration required. Story [...]
New Parents & Babies Playgroup
10:00 am
New Parents & Babies Playgroup
@ Vernon Area Public Library District,
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Drop-in. Meet other caregivers in this casual playdate that takes place between our Rhythm & Rhyme storytimes for babies. Swap stories and find support while tots play and [...]
Small Serendipity
10:00 am
Small Serendipity
@ River Trails Nature Center
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Join River Trail Nature Center for a nature story and craft or other activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult. COST: FREE
Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
10:00 am
Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Children ages 2-6 w/adult. Tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:30 am. Limit 16 children. COST: FREE
Drop-in Storytime
10:30 am
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
My First Yoga & Mini Mindfulness
10:30 am
My First Yoga & Mini Mindfulness
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages 3-5 Ms. Lani from Banner Day Camp will lead preschool-aged children through basic poses and breathing exercises in these fun, easy-to-follow classes. No yoga experience is necessary. Parents or caregivers are welcome to stay [...]
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Toddler Time
10:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Wednesday Storytime
10:30 am
Wednesday Storytime
@ Barnes and Noble Deerfield
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for stories and activities for kids ages 4 and up.
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Art Play
10:45 am
Art Play
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 3 @ 10:45 am – 11:30 am
All ages w/caregiver Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers welcome! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please [...]
Baby Rhyme Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Rhyme Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
: Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and [...]
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
11:00 am
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
AGES 1-2 | DROP IN Singing, dancing, bubbles, and crafts are all part of this active storytime, designed for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers.
BIG THINKERS!
11:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Drop-in Storytime
1:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
The Club
2:00 pm
The Club
@ Fox Lake Library
Apr 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crafts, activities, board games, SNACKS, and more with Miss Nikki! Each meetup is different at this fun hangout for grades 4th-6th. Registration is not required.
After School Program
2:30 pm
After School Program
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 3 @ 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Supervised activities, gaming, snacks and mentoring for kids ages 8-18. Participants are expected to demonstrate the six community character traits. Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Safety, Integrity, Kindness Participants are also expected to follow the library code [...]
LEGO Club
3:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 3 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Help your children explore their latent creativity by bringing them to Lego Club every Wednesday after school! We have boxes of Legos for you and your children to enjoy. For ages 3 to 12.
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
3:30 pm
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Story Time – K-3 Early elementary age appropriate stories on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. are chosen based on age appropriateness but all ages are welcome to attend. October 17, October 24, October 31: Froggy Plays Soccer by Jonathan London [...]
Teen Space
3:30 pm
Teen Space
@ Barrington Area Library,
Apr 3 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 6-8 Hang out, mess around, and geek out in the Youth Services Program Room. Whether you want to meet up with friends, create some art, or relax with a book, you’re welcome at Teen [...]
Tween Gaming
3:30 pm
Tween Gaming
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 3 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tweens (in grades 3-5) are invited to have fun with video and board games during this weekly drop-in program.
Mini Makers Club {TR}
4:00 pm
Mini Makers Club {TR}
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 1-5. Each month we will explore a new topic of science, technology, and arts and crafts using a variety of supplies and techniques. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Sphero Ball Programming
4:00 pm
Sphero Ball Programming
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We’ve added Sphero Balls to our coding activities! Have your child learn coding by programming these small robotic balls to do simple tasks. For grades 4-8.
Winning Wednesday in The Point
4:00 pm
Winning Wednesday in The Point
@ Warren-Newport Public Library
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Board Games Play for Grades K-5
Money Smart: ICash
4:30 pm
Money Smart: ICash
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 3 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
In view of Money Smart Week March 30 through April 6, 2019, this evening is designed for ages Pre-K-3rd graders and their caregivers to learn basic financial concepts of earning, saving, and using money in interactive [...]
Special Night for Special Needs
5:00 pm
Special Night for Special Needs
@ Jump America
Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for #SpecialNeeds Night the first Monday of every month starting April 6th & enjoy jumping with low noise and little distraction!
Toddler Time
5:00 pm
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
6:00 pm
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Family Open Swim
12:00 pm
Family Open Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Artsy Tots
9:00 am
Artsy Tots
@ Artist @Heart
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
When? Thursdays 9:30-10:15AMHow Much? $5/toddler or $50 punch card for 12 classesAges: 18 Months - 4 Years Students will discover ways to create art using watercolor, finger painting, clay, gel sticks, paint, collage and more! This is a messy [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby & Toddler Playtime
9:30 am
Baby & Toddler Playtime
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 4 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 0-3 w/caregiver Children learn as they play and explore hands-on activities, while you connect with other grown-ups in this fun class. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 4 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Parent-Tot Playtime
9:30 am
Parent-Tot Playtime
@ Round Lake Area Park District
Apr 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
This playtime will offer the use of more ‘manipulative’ play such as balls, building blocks, trucks and trains, small interactive games like bowling, magnetic fishing, etc. Ages 9 months-5 years.
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
10:00 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday / Wednesday 12-1 pm & Thursday 10-11 am. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Time at Aspen Drive
10:00 am
Family Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Preschool Storytime (TR)
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 3-5 without an adult. Free. Ticket required. Children attend this storytime independently to help them get ready for school while the accompanying adult remains in the library. Adults join at 10:30 AM to sing [...]
Stories and More
10:00 am
Stories and More
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Stories and more for 3-5 year old’s with their caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center at 10.
Stories in the Sand
10:00 am
Babies and Books
10:15 am
Babies and Books
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 4 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Description: Help your infant (6 to 23 months) develop new learning skills and sensory awareness by exploring books, singing songs and trying fun new activities together. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 4 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Family Story Time
11:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 4 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
1:00 pm
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mama! Papa! te gustaría que tus hijos se diviertan y al mismo tiempo desarrollen su imaginación? Ven e introducelos al maravilloso mundo de las fábulas, narraciones y lecturas de cuentos infantiles, acompáñanos a vivir esta [...]
Preschool Storytime (TR)
1:30 pm
Preschool Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 4 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Children ages 3-5 without an adult. Free. Ticket required. Promotes pre-reading and listening skills, builds literacy, and nurtures a love of reading in preparation for school success. Children will also gain confidence by attending classes [...]
Spring Storytime Live!
1:30 pm
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 4 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
For ages 3 1/2 to 6. Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners in the Meeting Room for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, [...]
Theatre Games
1:30 pm
Theatre Games
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 4 @ 1:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Theatre Games It’s time to let your inner actor out with Theatre Games. Through a variety of creative dramatic exercises, we will explore gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, listening and speaking skills, following directions, and [...]
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
LEGO Mindstorms
3:00 pm
LEGO Mindstorms
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What’s cooler than programming your own robot? Programming your own robot made of Legos! For grades 4-8.
YS Throwback Thursday
3:30 pm
YS Throwback Thursday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 4 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
April 4 - The 90’s Grab your scrunchy and stirrup leggings and come to Youth Services for a day of 90s throwbacks. Peep what it was like to be a child of the 90s. April [...]
Drop-In Coding Club
4:00 pm
Drop-In Coding Club
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Meet in The Point to practice your coding skills with a different challenge each month. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
LEGO Thursday in the Point
4:00 pm
LEGO Thursday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Fun with LEGOS for Grades K-5
Theater Thursday
4:00 pm
Theater Thursday
@ Indian Trails Library District,
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Grades 6-8. Stop by the Middle Ground on the last Thursday of each month to watch a movie and and enjoy popcorn and drinks. We’ll also vote for the next months movie selection. Movies will [...]
Teen Crafts
4:30 pm
Teen Crafts
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 4 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
April: Make your own squishy creation using foam and puffy paint. All materials will be supplied. May 2&16: 3d Printing Zodiac Signs May 23&30: Stress Pets Locations: The Sandbox Age Group(s): High School Teens (Grades 9-12), [...]
Animal Superheros
5:30 pm
Animal Superheros
@ Dunn Museum
Apr 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 A FREE Thursday Night Event. The whole family is invited to don their favorite superhero shirt for a night of super exploration at the Museum. Learn about the amazing superhero animals of Lake County while [...]
prideSOCIAL
5:30 pm
prideSOCIAL
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Looking for a place to hang out with other LGBTQ+ Teens? Join us on the first Thursday of every month for prideSOCIAL events and drop-in nights! Teens in grades 7-9 are encouraged to come between [...]
Family Storytime
6:00 pm
Family Storytime
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Birth - 6 years old. Stories, rhymes, and songs for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional! Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders.
La Leche League Meeting
6:00 pm
La Leche League Meeting
@ New Mother New Baby
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Come meet with other breastfeeding moms and get support, information and friendship. All are always welcome!! These meetings are a wonderful way to work through some of the challenges you may be experiencing. Our fantastic [...]
Starry Night Storytime (TR)
6:00 pm
Starry Night Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Ages 0-6 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Rain or shine, we will see the stars before bedtime! Bring your little star to a nighttime storytime sure to get out those last few wiggles. TICKET [...]
Family Story Times at Cook Park
6:30 pm
Family Story Times at Cook Park
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Family Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Teen Crafts
7:00 pm
Teen Crafts
@ Lake Bluff Public Library
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for teen crafts this fall and put your own unique spin on these fun projects! All materials provided, just bring your creativity!
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 5 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Family Dance Party
10:00 am
Family Dance Party
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Get ready to dance, shake, shimmy, groove! Make sure you’re ready to move-it, move-it for this music-filled party for you and your little ones. No registration required!
Noisy Time!
10:00 am
Noisy Time!
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Open Art Studio
10:00 am
Open Art Studio
@ Round Lake Area Park District
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open studio parent tot time allows very young children to explore a wide variety of art mediums, and create a finished project to bring home. Allowing young children to experiment with various art supplies and [...]
Sensory Hour
10:00 am
Sensory Hour
@ Raupp Museum
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ages 3 - 7 The Raupp Museum will be open with special activities suited to children with sensory processing issues, autism spectrum disorders, or who are differentlyabled. History is for everyone; and, our staff will [...]
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 5 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Friday Fun Times
10:30 am
Friday Fun Times
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us for an education and entertaining time at the Library, There’ll be stories, music, and fun!
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Noisy Time!
10:45 am
Noisy Time!
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 5 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Inchworms
11:00 am
Inchworms
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages Birth - Crawlers with adult Get on the floor for stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that build early literacy skills in our littlest listeners. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Little one already walking? [...]
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Family Swim
6:30 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Anime Club
3:30 pm
Anime Club
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 5 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us in The Vault for Anime Club
Coraline: The Movie
3:30 pm
Coraline: The Movie
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 5 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K - 8 Join us for a viewing party – including popcorn! – of this animated film, adapted from Neil Gaiman’s popular middle grade novel. Rated PG by the MPAA for thematic elements, scary [...]
Friday Fandom Meet-Up
4:30 pm
Friday Fandom Meet-Up
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 5 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
GRADES 7-12 | DROP IN Come and meet other Teens in your local community who follow the same fandoms! Cosplay is highly encouraged, as long as it is appropriate (if you have to ask, it [...]
First Friday on Mainstreet
6:00 pm
First Friday on Mainstreet
@ Downtown Libertyville
Apr 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come downtown & see what’s happening on Main Street! Perhaps a wine tasting, a book signing, fortune telling, definitely special discounts and most likely live music and refreshments while shopping! Our downtown shop owners are [...]
Friday Family Ninja Nights
6:30 pm
Friday Family Ninja Nights
@ Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville
Apr 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
BEGINNING JANUARY 19 FROM 6:30-8:30 PM, come out to Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville for Friday Family Ninja Nights. Your kids can jump, swing, and climb on our course, or join them for 1 or 2 hours [...]
Friday Night Dance Party
6:30 pm
Friday Night Dance Party
@ Denise Sabala Dance Studios
Apr 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
This 45 minutes class is catered to special needs students. We will explore our body’s space around us through rhythm, music, socialization, and dancing!
Open Swim
7:00 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pool Closures: The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Flashlight Egg Hunt
8:00 pm
Flashlight Egg Hunt
@ Hart's Woods Park
Apr 5 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bring your flashlight and running shoes. The Easter Bunny’s making a special delivery of goodies and treats. Hot chocolate and a treat will be served after the big hunt. Please note: this event will be [...]
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
9:00 pm
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 5 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
After Dark at Rockin’ Jump is our Glow Night every Friday Night! It’s a great time for teens & tweens to mix and mingle with friends while jumping to today’s top hits from 8:00PM to [...]
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Birdwatching Hotspots
8:00 am
Birdwatching Hotspots
@ Hastings Lake
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Join us at this Lake County birding hot spot to look for waterfowl, marsh birds and other migratory species. Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available.FREE. No registration required. Adult supervision required. Park in playground [...]
Rockin’ Tots
8:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Home Depot Kids Workshop
9:00 am
Home Depot Kids Workshop
@ Your Local Home Depot
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Home Depot offers free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels. Review the schedule of upcoming workshops and choose a specific workshop to attend. You’ll see a variety of workshops scheduled - [...]
Egg Scramble
9:30 am
Egg Scramble
@ Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Come join us once again for our annual Egg Scramble at the Sports Center. We will have demo classes, pictures with Mr. Bunny, crafts, and of course our egg hunt! Please pre-register to reserve your [...]
Bark in the Park
10:00 am
Bark in the Park
@ Community Park
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dogs are welcome to gather with family and friends at Community Park in Hawthorn Woods for the Village of Hawthorn Woods Bark in the Park event. This free community event will take place on Saturday, [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
10:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Family Drop-in Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Promote a lifelong love of reading with this fun, multi-age storytime for ages 2-pre-K with an adult. No registration required!
Family Time
10:00 am
Family Time
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Come to the Youth Program Room for a drop-in storytime the whole family will enjoy!
Jr. First Lego League Celebration
10:00 am
Jr. First Lego League Celebration
@ Raupp Museum
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the history makers of tomorrow! This event showcases the work of local junior (ages 6 - 9) Lego teams, who have been working on projects for the past 3 months. Each team [...]
Meet the Easter Bunny
10:00 am
Meet the Easter Bunny
@ Gurnee Community Bank (Wintrust)
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spring is on its way, and so is the Easter Bunny! We’re celebrating one of our favorite holidays with a special visit from everyone’s favorite rabbit. Hippity hop on over to the bank for a [...]
Michaels Kids Club
10:00 am
Nature Playdates
10:00 am
Nature Playdates
@ Heller Nature Center
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Play at Heller and learn a thing or two about nature. Each date offers a different themed activity (one per family) and a self-guided I Spy hike. Afterwards, bring a picnic lunch or play In [...]
Pop-up Craft
10:00 am
Pop-up Craft
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us every other month for a craft that’s sure to appeal to all ages. Kids, teens, and adults are welcome. No registration is necessary, but supplies are first-come, first served!
Rumpelstiltskin of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
10:00 am
Family Swim
3:15 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 6 @ 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Drop-In Chess
10:30 am
Drop-In Chess
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Play chess on Saturday mornings in the Youth Services Department. This program is for ages 5-14. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Saturday Storytime
10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
@ The Book Stall
Apr 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
The Book Stall hosts a free storytime every Saturday at 10:30 AM. 6/23 - Our free Saturday Storytime features special guest star Jacob Grant, author/illustrator of the new picture book, Bear’s Scare! 6/30-Author Ruth Spiro will [...]
Under Five Family Time
10:30 am
Under Five Family Time
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Recover from the hustle and bustle of the busy week and join us rhymes, songs, dancing, books as well as a themed craft perfect for the pre-K crowd. Siblings are always welcome. Ages 0–5 with [...]
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
11:00 am
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Saturday Storytime
11:00 am
Saturday Storytime
@ Ela Area Publc Library
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Enjoy stories, songs & crafts every Saturday morning. This program is for accompanied children of all ages.
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Willy Wonks Jr. {performance}
12:30 pm
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
1:00 pm
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Play up the Music
1:00 pm
Play up the Music
@ Gurnee Mills - Entry E
Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
DISNEY CHARACTER LIVE APPEARANCES ARE NOT PART OF THIS EVENT. Join us for sing-a-longs, crafts and fun based on Disney Junior Music, where the music and magic begins. Find all your favorites at the Disney [...]
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 6 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
LEGO Free Build
2:00 pm
LEGO Free Build
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to construct your ideas using Legos. ZB Kids (Grades K-4), ZB Kids (Grades 3-6)
Rumpelstiltskin of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
2:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Preschool Storytime
3:30 pm
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 6 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Willy Wonks Jr. {performance}
4:00 pm
Family Tennis Night
6:00 pm
Family Tennis Night
@ Deer Creek Tennis Courts
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bring your family and enjoy a night of tennis drills, games, and free play. Pizza included.
Family Neon Jump Night
8:00 pm
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Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Do you have an active little one? Do they bounce off the walls on Sunday morning? Take them to our special “Rockin’ Tots” Toddler Time! Sunday morning 9 AM - 11 AM at Rockin’ [...]
Sensory Sensitive Sundays
9:00 am
Sensory Sensitive Sundays
@ Chuck E Cheese Vernon Hills
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy games and food with reduced lighting and noise. Staff will be trained and caring about autism and other special needs.
Family Open Gym
11:00 am
Family Open Gym
@ Libertyville Gymnastics Academy
Apr 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Open gym for all ages! Continuing every Sunday until further notice! Cost is: $10.00 per person - open gym only $15.00 per person - open gym and inflatables Children 6 and under must be accompanied [...]
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
11:00 am
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
GPS Scavenger Hunt
12:00 pm
GPS Scavenger Hunt
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stop in and learn about this technology-inspired scavenger hunt. We’ll provide you with coordinates of some hidden treasures to find in the forest. Check out one of our GPS units or bring your own. Supplies [...]
Open Swim
12:00 pm
Open Swim
@ FitNation Gurnee
Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Great for family time in the water! Games, toys, etc. will be allowed as long as the use of them does not create a safety hazard for self or others. Games, toys, etc. may be [...]
Willy Wonks Jr. {performance}
12:30 pm
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
1:00 pm
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Prime Real Estate
1:00 pm
Prime Real Estate
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
See why and how we provide cavity nesting birds with accommodations, then stay to see the tree swallows compete.
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 7 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Waukegan Public Library’s Movie Series
1:30 pm
Waukegan Public Library’s Movie Series
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Come join the Waukegan Public Library for a family movie! March 24: Up March 31: Shrek April 7: Peter Rabbit April 14: Zootopia
LEGO® Club
2:30 pm
LEGO® Club
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 7 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
(Open to all ages) Love to build with LEGO® bricks? Join the club! Stop by the library and spend some time creating. All are welcome, no registration required.
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Los Bilingüitos Storytime
3:30 pm
Los Bilingüitos Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 7 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Kids ages 4 to 7 will give their imaginations a workout, listening to stories, singing songs and creating craft projects in the art center. Niños de 4 a 7 años trabajarán con sus imaginaciones, escuchando [...]
Willy Wonks Jr. {performance}
4:00 pm
Family Swim
5:00 pm
Family Swim
@ Goldfish Swim School Mundelein
Apr 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us for Family Swim! Every Sunday 5pm-6:30pm!
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 8 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Weekly Activity Table
Weekly Activity Table
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 8 all-day
The National Association for the Education of Young Children sponsors this annual event, which focuses on the needs of young children. Stop by our activity table to share in the celebration!
Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 8 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9:30 am
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby & Me Baby & Me is a networking group for parents and their children up to 12 months, to come and meet others in your position – not just first time parents, but all [...]
Baby Bounce
9:30 am
Baby Bounce
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Birth-11 month-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders
Baby Playtime
9:30 am
Baby Playtime
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Meet new friends and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Professional doulas Kirsten and Michelle will bring coffee and the answers to your questions about labor and delivery, the postpartum period and the changing needs of your [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
9:30 am
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities and books centered around a letter of the day help your child develop letter recognition. [...]
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
10:00 am
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. For children ages [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rock and Read
10:00 am
Rock and Read
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 18 months-3 years with parent or caregiver Join Ms. Susan for Monday stories! Listen to books, move to the beat, and more at this active storytime. Older siblings are welcome.
Toddler Storytime
10:00 am
Toddler Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.
Baby Bounce
10:30 am
Baby Bounce
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Birth-11 month-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Stay and Play
10:30 am
Stay and Play
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Whether you come for Book Babies or Rock and Read, you’re welcome to socialize, play, and have fun between classes. We’ll have puppets, toys, music, and more for you to explore. Children must be accompanied [...]
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
10:30 am
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities and books centered around a letter of the day help your child develop letter recognition. [...]
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Yoga for Baby & Me
10:30 am
Yoga for Baby & Me
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Certified yoga instructor Marti Anne LaHood guides you and your infant through a fun and stress-free hour of massage techniques, stretches, songs and games. Please bring a yoga mat if possible. No prior yoga experience [...]
Spring Storytime Live!
10:45 am
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
For ages 3 1/2 to 6.Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills, and [...]
Book Babies
11:00 am
Book Babies
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduce your baby to the library with stories, songs, and active play designed to teach infants and toddlers their first literacy skills. Older siblings are welcome.
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Story Time – Preschool Story Time takes place every Monday at 11 a.m. Walk into the pages of a different book every two weeks with our interactive storytelling led by Museum professionals. Pre-school age stories on Mondays at [...]
Preschool Storytime
11:00 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 3-5 attending on own. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Make it Monday
12:30 pm
Make it Monday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 8 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
This program will take the full 2 hours. This program is geared toward grades 3-6. Every week is a new activity. Call library for details 1/14: Winter can be tough for animals that live outdoors. [...]
Week of the Young Child - Preschool Maker Moment
1:00 pm
Week of the Young Child - Preschool Maker Moment
@ Wauconda Area Library
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Drop-in the Storytime Room on Monday, April 8 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. to make a fun springtime craft.
Family Story Time
1:30 pm
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 8 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Ages 2–5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts [...]
Raising Readers
2:00 pm
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Teen Zone: Players’ Choice Gaming
2:30 pm
Teen Zone: Players’ Choice Gaming
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District- Aspen Drive Library
Apr 8 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
We have Nintendo Switch and Wii U. We’ll bring our favorite game; bring yours. Tabletop and card games are also welcome! Drop in.
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Discovery Kit Drop-in
3:30 pm
Discovery Kit Drop-in
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to test drive a Sphero, build with Strawbees, or strum a ukulele? Join us for a Discovery Kit Drop-In to discover what you can check out at the Library!
LEGOS in the Library
4:00 pm
LEGOS in the Library
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Bring your imagination, drop in and create your masterpieces with the library’s LEGOs. Don’t forget your camera. For grades K-5
Maker Monday in The Point
4:00 pm
Maker Monday in The Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
DIY Drop-in Craft for Grades K-5
Come and Learn Spanish with Me! ¡Ven y Aprende Español Conmigo!
5:00 pm
Come and Learn Spanish with Me! ¡Ven y Aprende Español Conmigo!
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 8 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
: ¡Mamá! ¡Papá! ¿Te gustaría que tus hijos aprendan y practiquen su español? Ven e introdúcelos al maravilloso mundo del español haciendo juegos, conversando, y leyendo fábulas, narraciones, y lecturas de cuentos infantiles. Mom! Dad! [...]
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 9 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Weekly Activity Table
Weekly Activity Table
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 9 all-day
The National Association for the Education of Young Children sponsors this annual event, which focuses on the needs of young children. Stop by our activity table to share in the celebration!
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Preschool Tinkers
9:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Wiggling Ones
9:30 am
Wiggling Ones
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 12-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, sing, and jam along with your toddler in this music- and movement-centered program. This is an active program; be prepared to move! Tickets are available [...]
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
Baby Time
10:00 am
Baby Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Up to 24 months w/ caregiver Share songs, stories and rhymes with your baby and connect with other new parents in this story time and play time. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card [...]
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Lights, Action, CRAFT
10:00 am
Lights, Action, CRAFT
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Breaking the mold of traditional storytimes by adding interactive activities, a short film & a craft!
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Two-Year-Old Storytime
10:15 am
Two-Year-Old Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Preschool Tinkers
10:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Wiggling Ones
10:30 am
Wiggling Ones
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages 12-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, sing, and jam along with your toddler in this music- and movement-centered program. This is an active program; be prepared to move! Tickets are available [...]
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
0-18 MONTHS | DROP IN Get out of the house with baby! Bring your newborn to 18-month-old to the library for a fun storytime including songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more!
Storytime
11:00 am
Storytime
@ Pottery Barn Kids
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Pottery Barn Each Week for a story time as we read aloud some of your favorite books. Become a book club member and receive a special gift after attending five story times.
Toddler Time
11:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 & 3 w/caregiver Play and explore with stories, songs, art, and more in this energetic story time for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area [...]
Baby and Me
11:15 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Ozobot Class
3:00 pm
Ozobot Class
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ozobot class is a fun way to teach your children the basics of coding! Ozobots are a tiny robot toy that your children can “train” to move in basic patterns. Space is limited. For [...]
National Unicorn Day
4:00 pm
National Unicorn Day
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Celebrate National Unicorn day at the library! Unicorns have been a popular mythical creature since the Ancient Greek times. Originally believed to be fierce, powerful animals-pop culture now depicts them as a symbol of love, [...]
Teen Choice Movie Night
4:00 pm
Teen Choice Movie Night
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vanquish the Monday blues with a weekly movie (chosen by you!) at the Library. Popcorn and drinks are on us!
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in STEM Activity for Grades K-5
*RR* Sensory Story Time
6:30 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
6:30 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come be part of the fun at storytime! It’s a half hour of books, songs, fingerplays and storytelling activities. All ages welcome, no registration required!
Book to Movie Series
7:00 pm
Book to Movie Series
@ Lake Bluff Public Library
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For National Library Week, you are invited on a magical adventure, somewhere timeless and full of mystery. Each movie we will be showing was originally based on a book. They were all inspired by time, [...]
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 10 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Weekly Activity Table
Weekly Activity Table
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 10 all-day
The National Association for the Education of Young Children sponsors this annual event, which focuses on the needs of young children. Stop by our activity table to share in the celebration!
Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 10 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
9:15 am
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
@ JCC Duman Early Childhood Center
Apr 10 @ 9:15 am – 10:00 am
Play with your little one in our expertly designed infant-toddler play spaces, connect with other families, and enjoy music and sensory activities. There is no-cost to participate, and no registration required. These drop-in playtimes are [...]
Baby Rhyme Storytime
9:30 am
Baby Rhyme Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and beginning [...]
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Playtime with Littles
9:30 am
Playtime with Littles
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Drop-in at this child led unstructured play for babies through 2 year old with a caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center. Meet other parents and caregivers for playtime and socializing. We have music, play mats, [...]
Toddler Time
9:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Youth Program Room 1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Family Story Time
10:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/ caregiver (siblings welcome) Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Patrons from other library districts are admitted as space is available. No registration required. Story [...]
New Parents & Babies Playgroup
10:00 am
New Parents & Babies Playgroup
@ Vernon Area Public Library District,
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Drop-in. Meet other caregivers in this casual playdate that takes place between our Rhythm & Rhyme storytimes for babies. Swap stories and find support while tots play and [...]
Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Drop-in Storytime
10:30 am
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Toddler Time
10:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Wednesday Storytime
10:30 am
Wednesday Storytime
@ Barnes and Noble Deerfield
Apr 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for stories and activities for kids ages 4 and up.
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Art Play
10:45 am
Art Play
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 10 @ 10:45 am – 11:30 am
All ages w/caregiver Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers welcome! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please [...]
Baby Rhyme Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Rhyme Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
: Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and [...]
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
11:00 am
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
AGES 1-2 | DROP IN Singing, dancing, bubbles, and crafts are all part of this active storytime, designed for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers.
BIG THINKERS!
11:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 10 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Drop-in Storytime
1:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 10 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
The Club
2:00 pm
The Club
@ Fox Lake Library
Apr 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crafts, activities, board games, SNACKS, and more with Miss Nikki! Each meetup is different at this fun hangout for grades 4th-6th. Registration is not required.
After School Program
2:30 pm
After School Program
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 10 @ 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Supervised activities, gaming, snacks and mentoring for kids ages 8-18. Participants are expected to demonstrate the six community character traits. Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Safety, Integrity, Kindness Participants are also expected to follow the library code [...]
School’s Out Early! Catch a Movie at the Library
2:30 pm
School’s Out Early! Catch a Movie at the Library
@ Lake Bluff Public Library
Apr 10 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us on LBES/LBMS early release days for an afternoon movie and popcorn. Wednesday, 4/10 at 2:30pm Captain Underpants (2017, PG, 1 hr 29 mins) Wednesday, 5/8 at 2:30pm Bernie the Dolphin (2018, G, 1 [...]
Teens - Game Club
2:30 pm
Teens - Game Club
@ Lake Bluff Public Library,
Apr 10 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for games on early release days from LBMS. Try to avoid exploding in Exploding Kittens and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, build an empire in Settlers of Catan, outwit your friends in Taboo, [...]
Explore Your World
3:00 pm
Explore Your World
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Different topic each week! Call the library for more information! April 10: Jelly Bean Engineering April 24: Peeps Science Age Group(s): ZB Kids (Grades K-4), ZB Kids (Grades 3-6)
Game ON! - Teen
3:00 pm
Game ON! - Teen
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Looking for something to do after school on Wednesdays? Come to the library to play board games and video games!
LEGO Club
3:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Help your children explore their latent creativity by bringing them to Lego Club every Wednesday after school! We have boxes of Legos for you and your children to enjoy. For ages 3 to 12.
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
3:30 pm
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Story Time – K-3 Early elementary age appropriate stories on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. are chosen based on age appropriateness but all ages are welcome to attend. October 17, October 24, October 31: Froggy Plays Soccer by Jonathan London [...]
Teen Space
3:30 pm
Teen Space
@ Barrington Area Library,
Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 6-8 Hang out, mess around, and geek out in the Youth Services Program Room. Whether you want to meet up with friends, create some art, or relax with a book, you’re welcome at Teen [...]
Tween Gaming
3:30 pm
Tween Gaming
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tweens (in grades 3-5) are invited to have fun with video and board games during this weekly drop-in program.
Sphero Ball Programming
4:00 pm
Sphero Ball Programming
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We’ve added Sphero Balls to our coding activities! Have your child learn coding by programming these small robotic balls to do simple tasks. For grades 4-8.
Winning Wednesday in The Point
4:00 pm
Winning Wednesday in The Point
@ Warren-Newport Public Library
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Board Games Play for Grades K-5
LEGO Club
4:30 pm
LEGO Club
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 10 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us for an hour of building and show off your creativity at LEGO® Club! Build your own design or follow the monthly challenge.
Toddler Time
5:00 pm
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
6:00 pm
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Waukegan Middle School Music Festival
6:00 pm
Waukegan Middle School Music Festival
@ Genesee Theatre
Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bravo Waukegan is proud to sponsor Waukegan Public Schools’ annual Middle School Music Festival April 10 - 11 at 6 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The free festival is open [...]
Parents of Preschoolers Monthly Meeting
6:15 pm
Parents of Preschoolers Monthly Meeting
@ United Methodist Church of Antioch
Apr 10 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Parents of Preschoolers formed to bring together parents of young children to provide an opportunity to share resources and awareness of opportunities for families with their children, discuss parenting issues and concerns, plan events like [...]
Principals Read at Cook Park Library - Mr. Nitka Rondout School
6:45 pm
Principals Read at Cook Park Library - Mr. Nitka Rondout School
@ Cook Memorial Public Library Distritct - Cook Park Library
Apr 10 @ 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Rondout Principal, Mr. Nitka, will share some of his favorite stories. Refreshments will be served after the reading. Everyone is invited! Drop in
Book to Movie Series
7:00 pm
Book to Movie Series
@ Lake Bluff Public Library
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For National Library Week, you are invited on a magical adventure, somewhere timeless and full of mystery. Each movie we will be showing was originally based on a book. They were all inspired by time, [...]
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 11 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Weekly Activity Table
Weekly Activity Table
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 11 all-day
The National Association for the Education of Young Children sponsors this annual event, which focuses on the needs of young children. Stop by our activity table to share in the celebration!
Family Open Swim
12:00 pm
Family Open Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Artsy Tots
9:00 am
Artsy Tots
@ Artist @Heart
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
When? Thursdays 9:30-10:15AMHow Much? $5/toddler or $50 punch card for 12 classesAges: 18 Months - 4 Years Students will discover ways to create art using watercolor, finger painting, clay, gel sticks, paint, collage and more! This is a messy [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby & Toddler Playtime
9:30 am
Baby & Toddler Playtime
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 11 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 0-3 w/caregiver Children learn as they play and explore hands-on activities, while you connect with other grown-ups in this fun class. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 11 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Parent-Tot Playtime
9:30 am
Parent-Tot Playtime
@ Round Lake Area Park District
Apr 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
This playtime will offer the use of more ‘manipulative’ play such as balls, building blocks, trucks and trains, small interactive games like bowling, magnetic fishing, etc. Ages 9 months-5 years.
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
10:00 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday / Wednesday 12-1 pm & Thursday 10-11 am. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Time at Aspen Drive
10:00 am
Family Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Preschool Storytime (TR)
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 3-5 without an adult. Free. Ticket required. Children attend this storytime independently to help them get ready for school while the accompanying adult remains in the library. Adults join at 10:30 AM to sing [...]
Stories and More
10:00 am
Stories and More
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Stories and more for 3-5 year old’s with their caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center at 10.
Toddler Storytime
10:00 am
Toddler Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.
Babies and Books
10:15 am
Babies and Books
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 11 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Description: Help your infant (6 to 23 months) develop new learning skills and sensory awareness by exploring books, singing songs and trying fun new activities together. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Connecting Kids with Nature
10:30 am
Connecting Kids with Nature
@ Greenbelt Cultural Center
Apr 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Unite kids with nature through outdoor exploration. Along the way, learn the benefits of nature play.As kids explore and play in nature they gain confidence, build skills, and use their imagination. Children who connect with [...]
Early Learning Club
10:30 am
Early Learning Club
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
The Early Learning Club (ELC) is an early childhood education workshop for parents and their 3-5 year olds to help prepare them to start Kindergarten. The sessions focus on how to teach colors, shapes, counting, [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 11 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Family Story Time
11:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 11 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Preschool Storytime
11:00 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 11 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 3-5 attending on own. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
1:00 pm
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mama! Papa! te gustaría que tus hijos se diviertan y al mismo tiempo desarrollen su imaginación? Ven e introducelos al maravilloso mundo de las fábulas, narraciones y lecturas de cuentos infantiles, acompáñanos a vivir esta [...]
Preschool Storytime (TR)
1:30 pm
Preschool Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Children ages 3-5 without an adult. Free. Ticket required. Promotes pre-reading and listening skills, builds literacy, and nurtures a love of reading in preparation for school success. Children will also gain confidence by attending classes [...]
Spring Storytime Live!
1:30 pm
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
For ages 3 1/2 to 6. Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners in the Meeting Room for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, [...]
Theatre Games
1:30 pm
Theatre Games
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Theatre Games It’s time to let your inner actor out with Theatre Games. Through a variety of creative dramatic exercises, we will explore gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, listening and speaking skills, following directions, and [...]
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
LEGO Mindstorms
3:00 pm
LEGO Mindstorms
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What’s cooler than programming your own robot? Programming your own robot made of Legos! For grades 4-8.
YS Throwback Thursday
3:30 pm
YS Throwback Thursday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 11 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
April 4 - The 90’s Grab your scrunchy and stirrup leggings and come to Youth Services for a day of 90s throwbacks. Peep what it was like to be a child of the 90s. April [...]
LEGO Club
4:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ Lake Bluff Public Library,
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(Grades 1 and up) Come and build the LEGO creation of your dreams! Participate in a different challenge every month, or free build.
LEGO Thursday in the Point
4:00 pm
LEGO Thursday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Fun with LEGOS for Grades K-5
LGBTea Party
4:00 pm
LGBTea Party
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Come and find a comfortable space to hangout with LGBTQ peers and allies! Enjoy some good conversation with a warm beverage and snacks.
Teen Crafts
4:30 pm
Teen Crafts
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 11 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
April: Make your own squishy creation using foam and puffy paint. All materials will be supplied. May 2&16: 3d Printing Zodiac Signs May 23&30: Stress Pets Locations: The Sandbox Age Group(s): High School Teens (Grades 9-12), [...]
Family Storytime
6:00 pm
Family Storytime
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Birth - 6 years old. Stories, rhymes, and songs for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional! Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders.
LEGO CLUB
6:00 pm
LEGO CLUB
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Open to builders of all ages! Enjoy a chance to free build with friends or take on Miss Courtney’s special Master Builder challenges in the Children’s Activity Center! Register for an email reminder so you don’t [...]
Waukegan Middle School Music Festival
6:00 pm
Waukegan Middle School Music Festival
@ Genesee Theatre
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bravo Waukegan is proud to sponsor Waukegan Public Schools’ annual Middle School Music Festival April 10 - 11 at 6 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The free festival is open [...]
Family Story Times at Cook Park
6:30 pm
Family Story Times at Cook Park
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Supporting Your Child’s Development - FREE Parent Workshop
6:30 pm
Adult Game Night
7:00 pm
Adult Game Night
@ Barnes and Noble Deer Park
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our first-ever Adult Game Night! This game night will be the second Thursday of every month.
Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Family Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Guys & Dolls Jr.
7:00 pm
Guys & Dolls Jr.
@ Community Arts Center
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for this delightful adaptation of one of Broadway’s most famous musicals features some of the most celebrated music from musical theater, including, Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat, [...]
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 12 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Weekly Activity Table
Weekly Activity Table
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 12 all-day
The National Association for the Education of Young Children sponsors this annual event, which focuses on the needs of young children. Stop by our activity table to share in the celebration!
Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 12 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Library Playdate
10:00 am
Library Playdate
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
(Open to babies, toddlers and preschoolers) Join us for drop-in playtime and fun! No registration required.
Little Chefs
10:00 am
Little Chefs
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Stir up some fun with a short storytime followed by hands-on cooking of a related recipe. Dress to get messy! Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Friday Fun Times
10:30 am
Friday Fun Times
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us for an education and entertaining time at the Library, There’ll be stories, music, and fun!
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Inchworms
11:00 am
Inchworms
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages Birth - Crawlers with adult Get on the floor for stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that build early literacy skills in our littlest listeners. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Little one already walking? [...]
Little Chefs
11:00 am
Little Chefs
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Stir up some fun with a short storytime followed by hands-on cooking of a related recipe. Dress to get messy! Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Family Swim
6:30 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Anime Club
3:30 pm
Anime Club
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us in The Vault for Anime Club
Happy Birthday, Beverly Cleary!
3:30 pm
Happy Birthday, Beverly Cleary!
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us in The Point to celebrate timeless children’s author Beverly Cleary’s 103rd birthday! A copy of her book The Mouse and The Motorcycle will be given to K-5th graders while supplies last.
LEGO club
3:30 pm
LEGO club
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Grades K-8 Make LEGO robots, create stories, and build amazing creations. Program Room. Drop in.
Kids vs. Cops Sports Mania
3:33 pm
Kids vs. Cops Sports Mania
@ Wauconda Grade School
Apr 12 @ 3:33 pm – 5:00 pm
Wauconda’s finest law enforcement officers have challenged any and all middle schoolers to a variety of sports competition. Winners of these games will have bragging rights as the best athletes in Wauconda. So grab a [...]
Teen Zone Matinees:
4:00 pm
Teen Zone Matinees:
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
March showing: Ralph Breaks the Internet! April: Spiderman - Into the Spider-Verse May: Bumblebee Popcorn, Snacks, and refreshments will be provided.
2nd Fridays
5:45 pm
2nd Fridays
@ Bernard Weinger JCC
Apr 12 @ 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm
 ….Who doesn’t love seconds and thirds of a good thing? Join the JCC Community for a young family Shabbat on the following 2nd Friday nights monthly. We provide dinner and dessert along with songs, stories… [...]
2nd Fridays
5:45 pm
Friday Family Ninja Nights
6:30 pm
Friday Family Ninja Nights
@ Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville
Apr 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
BEGINNING JANUARY 19 FROM 6:30-8:30 PM, come out to Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville for Friday Family Ninja Nights. Your kids can jump, swing, and climb on our course, or join them for 1 or 2 hours [...]
Friday Night Dance Party
6:30 pm
Friday Night Dance Party
@ Denise Sabala Dance Studios
Apr 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
This 45 minutes class is catered to special needs students. We will explore our body’s space around us through rhythm, music, socialization, and dancing!
Guys & Dolls Jr.
7:00 pm
Guys & Dolls Jr.
@ Community Arts Center
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for this delightful adaptation of one of Broadway’s most famous musicals features some of the most celebrated music from musical theater, including, Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat, [...]
Open Swim
7:00 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pool Closures: The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Flashlight Egg Hunt
7:30 pm
Flashlight Egg Hunt
@ Lake Bluff Recreation Center
Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring your basket and your flashlight! Ages 9-12
Skokie Valley Astronomers
8:00 pm
Skokie Valley Astronomers
@ Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join the Skokie Valley Astronomers at Ryerson Woods on the second Friday of each month. Learn about outer space, the sky and the universe. Stargazing after the meeting, weather permitting.For specific program details and topics, please visit [...]
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
9:00 pm
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 12 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
After Dark at Rockin’ Jump is our Glow Night every Friday Night! It’s a great time for teens & tweens to mix and mingle with friends while jumping to today’s top hits from 8:00PM to [...]
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 13 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Rockin’ Tots
8:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Community Block Party/Expo
9:00 am
Community Block Party/Expo
@ Round Lake Area Sports Center
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Round Lake Area Chamber Round Lake Area Sports Center (2004 Municipal Way; Round Lake Beach, IL) Vendor Booths ~ Raffles ~ Food Court Easter bunny K9 Demos Bella’s Bouncies Exotic Animal Show at 11 [...]
Egg Hunt
9:00 am
Egg Hunt
@ Lake Bluff Recreation Center
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Collect eggs and see the Bunny! Free Family Fun!! Find the golden eggs and win prizes! Bring a Basket!!
Annual Egg Hunt
9:30 am
Annual Egg Hunt
@ Cook Park
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Calling all kids! Get set for a great time at our popular egg hunt in Cook Park. Grab your basket, friends and family and hunt for all the eggs and treats you can find. A [...]
Easter Egg Hunt
9:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt
@ Viking Park
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
Participate in an egg hunt and get pictures with the Easter Bunny! Find a special egg and win a prize! Saturday, April 13 Viking Park FREE! No pre-registration required Morning Hunt Times: 9:30-9:45 am - [...]
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
10:00 am
Annual Egg Hunt
10:00 am
Annual Egg Hunt
@ Rule Park
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hop along and find eggs filled with candy and toys hidden in Rule Park! Hunt areas will be divided by age. One lucky golden egg will be hidden in each area. Find the lucky golden [...]
Crafts for Tweens
10:00 am
Crafts for Tweens
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-in DIY Crafts for Grades 3-5
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
10:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Egg Hunt
10:00 am
Egg Hunt
@ Millennium Park
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bring your basket and join the bunny for an old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt. There will be designated hunting areas for children under 2, followed by 3, 4, 5, 6 separately and 7 & 8 [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Family Drop-in Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Promote a lifelong love of reading with this fun, multi-age storytime for ages 2-pre-K with an adult. No registration required!
Family Time
10:00 am
Family Time
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Come to the Youth Program Room for a drop-in storytime the whole family will enjoy!
Grayslake Farmers Market
10:00 am
Grayslake Farmers Market
@ Centennial Plaza
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sense of community by operating a weekly three season outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, [...]
Meet the Easter Bunny
10:00 am
Meet the Easter Bunny
@ Wauconda Community Bank (Wintrust)
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spring is on its way, and so is the Easter Bunny! We’re celebrating one of our favorite holidays with a special visit from everyone’s favorite rabbit. Hippity hop on over to the bank for a [...]
Meet the Easter Bunny
10:00 am
Meet the Easter Bunny
@ Libertyville Bank & Trust (Wintrust)
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spring is on its way, and so is the Easter Bunny! We’re celebrating one of our favorite holidays with a special visit from everyone’s favorite rabbit. Hippity hop on over to the bank for a [...]
Messiah Main Street Pretend Play Family Event
10:00 am
Messiah Main Street Pretend Play Family Event
@ Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Take a stroll down Messiah’s own Main Street for a fun, imaginative event! From grocery shopping in our pretend grocery store, to a drive-in movie theater, indoor play gym and snack shop, your little one [...]
Michaels Kids Club
10:00 am
O Gaugers’ Train Run
10:00 am
O Gaugers’ Train Run
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Visit the North Central O Gaugers’ grand railroad layout on the second floor, and play with the wooden train set in the Youth Services program room from 1 to 4:30!
Saturday Kids!
10:00 am
Saturday Kids!
@ Grayslake HIstorical Society and Museum
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Look for a free Saturday Kids! program on the second Saturday of each month. April:Do you enjoy planting and working with nature? Do you have a passion for gardening? Have you ever had a pet [...]
SibShop *RR*
10:00 am
SibShop *RR*
@ Laremont School
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
February Theme: PJ Party with Breakfast. Kids can come in comfy clothes or pjs if they would like. We’ll definitely have some activities in the gym so they should be ready to run, jump, and play with [...]
SPRING EGG & DOGGIE TREAT HUNT
10:00 am
SPRING EGG & DOGGIE TREAT HUNT
@ Watts Park
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bring your basket and get ready for an egg hunt! We’re hiding eggs filled with surprises for kids AND dogs throughout Watts Park. After the hunt, join us for crafts, games, and photos with the Spring Bunny. [...]
Unearth Science Festival
10:00 am
Unearth Science Festival
@ Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
What would happen if a science fair came to life? Participate in drop-in activities, in-depth workshops, and a film screening, and get a climate change update from WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist Tom Skilling. This year’s themes [...]
Family Swim
3:15 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 13 @ 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Community Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am
Community Easter Egg Hunt
@ North Point Church
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Come join us Saturday April 13th for our first community Easter Egg Hunt! This family friendly event is free and open to the public. Over 2,000 eggs will be ready for children ages 18 months- [...]
Drop-In Chess
10:30 am
Drop-In Chess
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Play chess on Saturday mornings in the Youth Services Department. This program is for ages 5-14. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Egg Hunt
10:30 am
Egg Hunt
@ Long Grove
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
0:30 – 12:00 with the Official Egg Hunt starting at 11:00 am. Things included in this FREE EGG HUNT: DJ Petting Zoo Craft table Face Painting Tractor Rides around town (dependent on weather) PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN [...]
Egg-Citing Egg Hunt & Bunny Luncheon
10:30 am
Egg-Citing Egg Hunt & Bunny Luncheon
@ Fox Lake Lake Front Park
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join the Village of Fox Lake for the Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Luncheon! Egg Hunt Times: 10:30 a.m. - 2 & under and Ages 3 - 5 11:00 a.m. - Ages 6 - [...]
Saturday Storytime
10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
@ The Book Stall
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
The Book Stall hosts a free storytime every Saturday at 10:30 AM. 6/23 - Our free Saturday Storytime features special guest star Jacob Grant, author/illustrator of the new picture book, Bear’s Scare! 6/30-Author Ruth Spiro will [...]
Spring Egg Scramble
10:45 am
Spring Egg Scramble
@ Wheeling High School Football Field
Apr 13 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Head out to the turf field for fun and games. Bring your camera for a photo with the bunny and Wheeling Park District mascots Willie the Whale and Petie the Polar Bear before the hunt [...]
Dog Egg Hunt
11:00 am
Dog Egg Hunt
@ Rule Park
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leash up your pup and hop on over to Rule Park for an egg hunt that is just for dogs! Owners must stay with their dog at all times. Please bring a basket or bag [...]
Easter Event
11:00 am
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Free Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 am
Free Easter Egg Hunt
@ Hope Lutheran Church
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Event includes: Face painting Crafts Food Photos with the Easter Bunny Obstacle Bouncy for children 8 and older Playhouse bouncy for children 7 and younger
Lake Villa Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 am
Lake Villa Easter Egg Hunt
@ Lehman Park
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The annual Egg Hunt for children ages 3-8 will be Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m. in Lehmann Park located on Cedar Avenue. Parking will be available in the Train Station parking lot. The hunters will be separated [...]
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
11:00 am
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Saturday Storytime
11:00 am
Saturday Storytime
@ Ela Area Publc Library
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Enjoy stories, songs & crafts every Saturday morning. This program is for accompanied children of all ages.
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
11:00 am
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open to all ages) The whole family is encouraged to join us as we watch an episode of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, discuss it, and then do a hands-on activity fitting with the theme. No registration required.
Easter Egg Hunt
12:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
@ Breezewald Park
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
AGES: 2-10 YEARS OLD (W/ADULT) Calling all kids ages 2 to 10! Get ready, get set, and GO for our annual Egg Hunt. Check out www.lakezurich.org/445/ Events for event details. The Easter Bunny plans to [...]
Foss Park District’s Easter Egg Hunt
12:00 pm
Foss Park District’s Easter Egg Hunt
@ Foss Park on the Lakefront
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Easter egg hunt for children ages 8 and younger. Find 3 golden eggs for prizes. Meet the Easter Bunny.
Annual Pet Expo
1:00 pm
Annual Pet Expo
@ Round Lake Area Public Library District
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All Ages - Drop-in between 1 and 3 p.m. to visit with local pet shelters and rescues. Get information about pets and pet health. Search and Rescue organizations will be here to demonstrate along with [...]
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
1:00 pm
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Radio Telemetry
1:00 pm
Radio Telemetry
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn about radio telemetry and how/why it is used to track some of the animals in your local Forest Preserves. Try your hand at using some of our radio telemetry equipment.
Wooden Train Play
1:00 pm
Wooden Train Play
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build your own large track layouts with our wooden trains.
Homeschoolers of Lake County Art Show Opening Reception
1:30 pm
Homeschoolers of Lake County Art Show Opening Reception
@ Cook Park Library
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Artwork created by area home-schooled students on display throughout Cook Park Library. Drop in at the opening reception or anytime before Saturday, May 4.
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Guys & Dolls Jr.
2:00 pm
Guys & Dolls Jr.
@ Community Arts Center
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join us for this delightful adaptation of one of Broadway’s most famous musicals features some of the most celebrated music from musical theater, including, Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat, [...]
K.O. Family Game Time
2:00 pm
K.O. Family Game Time
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring in the family for some quality gaming experiences like eight-player Super Smash on the Nintendo Switch! Older systems will be available like the NES and SNES Classics! March 30th April 13th May 11th Saturdays [...]
Sensory Storytime {RR}
2:00 pm
LEGO Club
3:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for brick-building fun as we tackle difference LEGO challenges. Children ages five and up welcome; an adult must accompany children under seven. March: Don’t Make a Duck - With the blocks we [...]
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Preschool Storytime
3:30 pm
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 13 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
THE UNDERWATER BUBBLE SHOW
6:30 pm
Book to Movie Series
7:00 pm
Book to Movie Series
@ Lake Bluff Public Library
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For National Library Week, you are invited on a magical adventure, somewhere timeless and full of mystery. Each movie we will be showing was originally based on a book. They were all inspired by time, [...]
Family Neon Jump Night
8:00 pm
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Drop-in Craft
Drop-in Craft
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 14 all-day
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick-up a craft pack that you can either do in the Library or take home.
Spring Bird Walk: Hastings Lake
7:00 am
Spring Bird Walk: Hastings Lake
@ Hastings Lake
Apr 14 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
April brings the beginning of bird migration. Join skilled birders in search of early migrants, such as loons and white pelicans. Bring binoculars if you have them.Free. No registration required. Adult supervision required. Meet at Playground [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Do you have an active little one? Do they bounce off the walls on Sunday morning? Take them to our special “Rockin’ Tots” Toddler Time! Sunday morning 9 AM - 11 AM at Rockin’ [...]
Unearth Science Festival
10:00 am
Unearth Science Festival
@ Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
What would happen if a science fair came to life? Participate in drop-in activities, in-depth workshops, and a film screening, and get a climate change update from WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist Tom Skilling. This year’s themes [...]
Easter Event
11:00 am
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Family Open Gym
11:00 am
Family Open Gym
@ Libertyville Gymnastics Academy
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Open gym for all ages! Continuing every Sunday until further notice! Cost is: $10.00 per person - open gym only $15.00 per person - open gym and inflatables Children 6 and under must be accompanied [...]
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
11:00 am
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Open Swim
12:00 pm
Open Swim
@ FitNation Gurnee
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Great for family time in the water! Games, toys, etc. will be allowed as long as the use of them does not create a safety hazard for self or others. Games, toys, etc. may be [...]
Willy Wonks Jr. {performance}
12:30 pm
3D Ladybug Craft
1:00 pm
3D Ladybug Craft
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stop by the Youth Services Department for a springtime craft! Make your own 3D paper ladybug to celebrate the season. The same craft will be available on Sunday and Friday.
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
1:00 pm
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
@ Sherwood Elementary School
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Theatre For Young Audiences Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the “hip-hop” Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as they bounce onto stage in the musical adventure of [...]
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Birds of Prey
1:30 pm
Birds of Prey
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Learn about the unique characteristics that help our native birds of prey survive. Live raptors will be on display.
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 14 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Waukegan Public Library’s Movie Series
1:30 pm
Waukegan Public Library’s Movie Series
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Come join the Waukegan Public Library for a family movie! March 24: Up March 31: Shrek April 7: Peter Rabbit April 14: Zootopia
Guys & Dolls Jr.
2:00 pm
Guys & Dolls Jr.
@ Community Arts Center
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join us for this delightful adaptation of one of Broadway’s most famous musicals features some of the most celebrated music from musical theater, including, Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat, [...]
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Los Bilingüitos Storytime
3:30 pm
Los Bilingüitos Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 14 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Kids ages 4 to 7 will give their imaginations a workout, listening to stories, singing songs and creating craft projects in the art center. Niños de 4 a 7 años trabajarán con sus imaginaciones, escuchando [...]
Early Music Series
4:00 pm
Sense-Sational Swim
4:00 pm
Sense-Sational Swim
@ Bernard Weinger JCC
Apr 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Family swim time for children with sensory needs. This will be a quieter time for anyone that may need it. We will have a lifeguard on duty, however a parent needs to be in the [...]
Willy Wonks Jr. {performance}
4:00 pm
Family Swim
5:00 pm
Family Swim
@ Goldfish Swim School Mundelein
Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us for Family Swim! Every Sunday 5pm-6:30pm!
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 15 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9:30 am
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby & Me Baby & Me is a networking group for parents and their children up to 12 months, to come and meet others in your position – not just first time parents, but all [...]
Baby Bounce
9:30 am
Baby Bounce
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Birth-11 month-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders
Baby Playtime
9:30 am
Baby Playtime
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Meet new friends and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Professional doulas Kirsten and Michelle will bring coffee and the answers to your questions about labor and delivery, the postpartum period and the changing needs of your [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Panera Storytime
9:30 am
Panera Storytime
@ Panera Bread
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Join us for stories, milk and cookies at Panera Bread in Round Lake Beach on Rollins Road Ages 0-6
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
9:30 am
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities and books centered around a letter of the day help your child develop letter recognition. [...]
Baby Time
10:00 am
Baby Time
@ Indian Trails Library District - Temporary Location
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages infants & crawlers with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and sign language followed by 15-minute playtime. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
10:00 am
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. For children ages [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy: Dog Safety Program
10:00 am
Rock and Read
10:00 am
Rock and Read
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 18 months-3 years with parent or caregiver Join Ms. Susan for Monday stories! Listen to books, move to the beat, and more at this active storytime. Older siblings are welcome.
Baby Bounce
10:30 am
Baby Bounce
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Birth-11 month-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Stay and Play
10:30 am
Stay and Play
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Whether you come for Book Babies or Rock and Read, you’re welcome to socialize, play, and have fun between classes. We’ll have puppets, toys, music, and more for you to explore. Children must be accompanied [...]
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
10:30 am
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities and books centered around a letter of the day help your child develop letter recognition. [...]
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Spring Storytime Live!
10:45 am
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 15 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
For ages 3 1/2 to 6.Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills, and [...]
Wonderful Walkers
10:45 am
Wonderful Walkers
@ Indian Trails Public Library District
Apr 15 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Ages walkers - 24 months with a caregiver. Stories, songs, and fingerplays, followed by 10-minute playtime. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Book Babies
11:00 am
Book Babies
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduce your baby to the library with stories, songs, and active play designed to teach infants and toddlers their first literacy skills. Older siblings are welcome.
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Story Time – Preschool Story Time takes place every Monday at 11 a.m. Walk into the pages of a different book every two weeks with our interactive storytelling led by Museum professionals. Pre-school age stories on Mondays at [...]
Family Story Time
1:30 pm
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 15 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Ages 2–5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts [...]
Raising Readers
2:00 pm
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Make It Monday
4:00 pm
Make It Monday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 15 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This program is geared toward kids in grades 3-6. Split into hour sessions at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Every week has different themed craft. Call library for more information 1/7: Winter can be [...]
Maker Monday in The Point
4:00 pm
Maker Monday in The Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 15 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
DIY Drop-in Craft for Grades K-5
Paint Like the Masters {TR}
4:00 pm
Paint Like the Masters {TR}
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 3-5. Learn about an artist’s life and paintings. Each meeting will feature a different artist. Using various mediums, you will create and take home your own masterpiece. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes [...]
Tween Creativity Club
4:00 pm
Tween Creativity Club
@ Lake Forest Public Library
Apr 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us one Monday each month for a fun craft! March: Styrofoam Printmaking April: We’re decorating canvas tote bags with stamp designs made from fruits and veggies! May: Mod Podge coasters using pages from books or your [...]
Easter Event
5:30 pm
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Principals Read: Dr. Poelking, Copeland Manor School
6:45 pm
Principals Read: Dr. Poelking, Copeland Manor School
@ Cook Memorial Public Library Distritct - Cook Park Library
Apr 15 @ 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Dr. Poelking, Principal, Copeland Manor School, will share some of her favorite stories. Refreshments will be served after the reading. Everyone is invited!
Astronomy Under the Deerfield Lights
7:00 pm
Astronomy Under the Deerfield Lights
@ Deerfield Public Library - Jewett Park
Apr 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Travel to the moon as Lake County Astronomical Society members offer telescopes and viewing guidance in Jewett Park!
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Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Preschool Tinkers
9:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Wiggling Ones
9:30 am
Wiggling Ones
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 12-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, sing, and jam along with your toddler in this music- and movement-centered program. This is an active program; be prepared to move! Tickets are available [...]
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
Baby Time
10:00 am
Baby Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Up to 24 months w/ caregiver Share songs, stories and rhymes with your baby and connect with other new parents in this story time and play time. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card [...]
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Lights, Action, CRAFT
10:00 am
Lights, Action, CRAFT
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Breaking the mold of traditional storytimes by adding interactive activities, a short film & a craft!
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Two-Year-Old Storytime
10:15 am
Two-Year-Old Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Preschool Tinkers
10:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Wiggling Ones
10:30 am
Wiggling Ones
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages 12-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, sing, and jam along with your toddler in this music- and movement-centered program. This is an active program; be prepared to move! Tickets are available [...]
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
0-18 MONTHS | DROP IN Get out of the house with baby! Bring your newborn to 18-month-old to the library for a fun storytime including songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more!
Storytime
11:00 am
Storytime
@ Pottery Barn Kids
Apr 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Pottery Barn Each Week for a story time as we read aloud some of your favorite books. Become a book club member and receive a special gift after attending five story times.
Toddler Time
11:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 & 3 w/caregiver Play and explore with stories, songs, art, and more in this energetic story time for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area [...]
Baby and Me
11:15 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Ozobot Class
3:00 pm
Ozobot Class
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ozobot class is a fun way to teach your children the basics of coding! Ozobots are a tiny robot toy that your children can “train” to move in basic patterns. Space is limited. For [...]
DIY Duct Tape Flowers
3:30 pm
DIY Duct Tape Flowers
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 16 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us in The Vault for a DIY Craft. We will be making duct tape flowers and duct tape flower pens as the main craft. The duct tape will be available for other projects besides [...]
Teen Choice Movie Night
4:00 pm
Teen Choice Movie Night
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vanquish the Monday blues with a weekly movie (chosen by you!) at the Library. Popcorn and drinks are on us!
Tinker Tuesday
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Invent like Edison, create like Kandinsky, and use your noodle like Newton. Tinker Tuesday offers fun activities for kids and adults working together in ourmakerspace-The Sandbox. You will have the chance to explore, experiment and [...]
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in STEM Activity for Grades K-5
Crafternoons
4:15 pm
Crafternoons
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 16 @ 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
All ages What could be better than a lazy crafternoon? Create your own crafts out of a wide variety of materials, ranging from the everyday to the entirely unexpected.
Easter Event
5:30 pm
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
DROP-IN Chess with a difference!- CPL Children’s Department
6:30 pm
DROP-IN Chess with a difference!- CPL Children’s Department
@ Cook Park Library
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Looking for a casual, fun game of chess? DROP-IN and play with our amazing selection of unique chess boards, including 4 person chess, Stealth Chess, and 3D chess, to name a few! All skill and [...]
Family Drop-in Storytime
6:30 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come be part of the fun at storytime! It’s a half hour of books, songs, fingerplays and storytelling activities. All ages welcome, no registration required!
Tuck-me-in Tales (TR)
6:30 pm
Tuck-me-in Tales (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dress in pajamas, snuggle with your stuffy and wind down from the day with books, songs and rhymes. Ages 0–6 years with an adult. Ticket required. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis the [...]
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 17 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Playtime with Littles
9:30 am
Playtime with Littles
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Drop-in at this child led unstructured play for babies through 2 year old with a caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center. Meet other parents and caregivers for playtime and socializing. We have music, play mats, [...]
Storytime for 3-6 year olds
9:30 am
Storytime for 3-6 year olds
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
A storytime geared for children ages 3-6 Come once or come every week. You can never hear too many stories, after all!
Toddler Time
9:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Youth Program Room 1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Family Story Time
10:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/ caregiver (siblings welcome) Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Patrons from other library districts are admitted as space is available. No registration required. Story [...]
Small Serendipity
10:00 am
Small Serendipity
@ River Trails Nature Center
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Join River Trail Nature Center for a nature story and craft or other activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult. COST: FREE
Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
10:00 am
Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Children ages 2-6 w/adult. Tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:30 am. Limit 16 children. COST: FREE
Drop-in Storytime
10:30 am
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Toddler Time
10:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Wednesday Storytime
10:30 am
Wednesday Storytime
@ Barnes and Noble Deerfield
Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for stories and activities for kids ages 4 and up.
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Art Play
10:45 am
Art Play
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 17 @ 10:45 am – 11:30 am
All ages w/caregiver Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers welcome! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please [...]
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
11:00 am
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
@ "Z" Frank Apachi Campus
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Join us for family play time at the J! Play with your little one in our expertly designed infant-toddler play spaces, connect with other families, and enjoy music and sensory activities. There is no-cost to [...]
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
11:00 am
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
AGES 1-2 | DROP IN Singing, dancing, bubbles, and crafts are all part of this active storytime, designed for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers.
BIG THINKERS!
11:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 17 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Drop-in Storytime
1:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
The Club
2:00 pm
The Club
@ Fox Lake Library
Apr 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crafts, activities, board games, SNACKS, and more with Miss Nikki! Each meetup is different at this fun hangout for grades 4th-6th. Registration is not required.
After School Program
2:30 pm
After School Program
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Supervised activities, gaming, snacks and mentoring for kids ages 8-18. Participants are expected to demonstrate the six community character traits. Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Safety, Integrity, Kindness Participants are also expected to follow the library code [...]
LEGO Club
3:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Help your children explore their latent creativity by bringing them to Lego Club every Wednesday after school! We have boxes of Legos for you and your children to enjoy. For ages 3 to 12.
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
3:30 pm
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Story Time – K-3 Early elementary age appropriate stories on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. are chosen based on age appropriateness but all ages are welcome to attend. October 17, October 24, October 31: Froggy Plays Soccer by Jonathan London [...]
Teen Space
3:30 pm
Teen Space
@ Barrington Area Library,
Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 6-8 Hang out, mess around, and geek out in the Youth Services Program Room. Whether you want to meet up with friends, create some art, or relax with a book, you’re welcome at Teen [...]
Tween Gaming
3:30 pm
Tween Gaming
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tweens (in grades 3-5) are invited to have fun with video and board games during this weekly drop-in program.
Sphero Ball Programming
4:00 pm
Sphero Ball Programming
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We’ve added Sphero Balls to our coding activities! Have your child learn coding by programming these small robotic balls to do simple tasks. For grades 4-8.
Winning Wednesday in The Point
4:00 pm
Winning Wednesday in The Point
@ Warren-Newport Public Library
Apr 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Board Games Play for Grades K-5
Toddler Time
5:00 pm
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Easter Event
5:30 pm
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
6:00 pm
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Family Open Swim
12:00 pm
Family Open Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Bird Walks
8:00 am
Bird Walks
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 18 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Join the Crabtree staff to look for spring migrants. Meet in the parking lot.
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Artsy Tots
9:00 am
Artsy Tots
@ Artist @Heart
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
When? Thursdays 9:30-10:15AMHow Much? $5/toddler or $50 punch card for 12 classesAges: 18 Months - 4 Years Students will discover ways to create art using watercolor, finger painting, clay, gel sticks, paint, collage and more! This is a messy [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby & Toddler Playtime
9:30 am
Baby & Toddler Playtime
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 0-3 w/caregiver Children learn as they play and explore hands-on activities, while you connect with other grown-ups in this fun class. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Parent-Tot Playtime
9:30 am
Parent-Tot Playtime
@ Round Lake Area Park District
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
This playtime will offer the use of more ‘manipulative’ play such as balls, building blocks, trucks and trains, small interactive games like bowling, magnetic fishing, etc. Ages 9 months-5 years.
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
10:00 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday / Wednesday 12-1 pm & Thursday 10-11 am. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Time at Aspen Drive
10:00 am
Family Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Preschool Storytime (TR)
10:00 am
Preschool Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 3-5 without an adult. Free. Ticket required. Children attend this storytime independently to help them get ready for school while the accompanying adult remains in the library. Adults join at 10:30 AM to sing [...]
Stories and More
10:00 am
Stories and More
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Stories and more for 3-5 year old’s with their caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center at 10.
Stories in the Sand
10:00 am
Babies and Books
10:15 am
Babies and Books
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 18 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Description: Help your infant (6 to 23 months) develop new learning skills and sensory awareness by exploring books, singing songs and trying fun new activities together. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
10:30 am
Drop In, Tune Up, and Play On
@ JCC at Am Shalom
Apr 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for family play time at the J! Play with your little one in our expertly designed infant-toddler play spaces, connect with other families, and enjoy music and sensory activities. There is no-cost to [...]
Easter Eggs-Travaganza
10:30 am
Easter Eggs-Travaganza
@ Raders Spinal Health Center
Apr 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Come and hunt for eggs! There will be prizes in each age category. Bring your pail or basket and see what you find! Rain or shine! Indoor hunt, fun for all!
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 18 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Family Story Time
11:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
1:00 pm
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mama! Papa! te gustaría que tus hijos se diviertan y al mismo tiempo desarrollen su imaginación? Ven e introducelos al maravilloso mundo de las fábulas, narraciones y lecturas de cuentos infantiles, acompáñanos a vivir esta [...]
Preschool Storytime (TR)
1:30 pm
Preschool Storytime (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Children ages 3-5 without an adult. Free. Ticket required. Promotes pre-reading and listening skills, builds literacy, and nurtures a love of reading in preparation for school success. Children will also gain confidence by attending classes [...]
Spring Storytime Live!
1:30 pm
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
For ages 3 1/2 to 6. Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners in the Meeting Room for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, [...]
Theatre Games
1:30 pm
Theatre Games
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Theatre Games It’s time to let your inner actor out with Theatre Games. Through a variety of creative dramatic exercises, we will explore gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, listening and speaking skills, following directions, and [...]
Teen Zone: Players’ Choice Gaming
2:30 pm
Teen Zone: Players’ Choice Gaming
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District- Aspen Drive Library
Apr 18 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
We have Nintendo Switch and Wii U. We’ll bring our favorite game; bring yours. Tabletop and card games are also welcome! Drop in.
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
LEGO Mindstorms
3:00 pm
LEGO Mindstorms
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What’s cooler than programming your own robot? Programming your own robot made of Legos! For grades 4-8.
YS Throwback Thursday
3:30 pm
YS Throwback Thursday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 18 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
April 4 - The 90’s Grab your scrunchy and stirrup leggings and come to Youth Services for a day of 90s throwbacks. Peep what it was like to be a child of the 90s. April [...]
Family Drop-in Storytime
4:00 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
We agree with Napoleon Bonaparte when he said, “Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” Join us Thursdays and make reading a family affair! All [...]
LEGO Thursday in the Point
4:00 pm
LEGO Thursday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Fun with LEGOS for Grades K-5
Teen Crafts
4:30 pm
Teen Crafts
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 18 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
April: Make your own squishy creation using foam and puffy paint. All materials will be supplied. May 2&16: 3d Printing Zodiac Signs May 23&30: Stress Pets Locations: The Sandbox Age Group(s): High School Teens (Grades 9-12), [...]
Easter Event
5:30 pm
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Free Thursday Nights
5:30 pm
Free Thursday Nights
@ Dunn Museum
Apr 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A FREE Thursday Night Event. Enjoy free programs every first and third Thursday evening at the Dunn Museum. Experience the Dunn Museum after hours to learn more about your local history and environment, engage in [...]
Family Storytime
6:00 pm
Family Storytime
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Birth - 6 years old. Stories, rhymes, and songs for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional! Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders.
Kids Movie Night
6:00 pm
Kids Movie Night
@ Round Lake Area Public Library
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monthly kids movie night. Contact the library for this months movie title.
Family Story Times at Cook Park
6:30 pm
Family Story Times at Cook Park
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Pajama-Rama Storytime
6:30 pm
Pajama-Rama Storytime
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Storytime for families. Wear your pajamas if you wish & bring your bedtime stuffie. We will read stories, play some games. April 18: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! May 16: Monsters June 20: Teddy Bear [...]
Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Family Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 19 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Earth Day Clean-up
9:30 am
Earth Day Clean-up
@ Glencoe
Apr 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Grades K-8 Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help clean-up various sites throughout Glencoe. This is a collaborative effort between District 35, Glencoe Park District and the Village’s Department of Public Works. Lunch will be provided to [...]
Art Start
10:00 am
Art Start
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
(Intended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers) Encourage your child’s creativity through “process-focused” (open-ended) art activities. Explore, create and have fun together! No registration required.
Noisy Time!
10:00 am
Noisy Time!
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Spring Egg Hunt Eggs-stravaganza
10:00 am
Spring Egg Hunt Eggs-stravaganza
@ Keith Mione Community Park
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ages 1-6 with an adult 10:00 a.m. ages 2-3 10:15 a.m. ages 4-5 10:30 a.m. ages 6-7 Spring on over to our annual Spring Egg Hunt for ages 2 – 7, where 10,000 candy filled [...]
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 19 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Friday Fun Times
10:30 am
Friday Fun Times
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us for an education and entertaining time at the Library, There’ll be stories, music, and fun!
Tech Open Lab
10:30 am
Tech Open Lab
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
All ages Families play and create with LEGO robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Program Room. Drop in.
Noisy Time!
10:45 am
Noisy Time!
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 19 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Baroque to Baby
11:00 am
Eggstravaganza
11:00 am
Eggstravaganza
@ Wauconda Area Library
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Drop in for all ages Creating unique eggs to fill your basket is not easy with little ones. You supply the basket, and we will help each child create three colorful eggs to put in [...]
Inchworms
11:00 am
Inchworms
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages Birth - Crawlers with adult Get on the floor for stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that build early literacy skills in our littlest listeners. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Little one already walking? [...]
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
3D Ladybug Craft
1:00 pm
3D Ladybug Craft
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stop by the Youth Services Department for a springtime craft! Make your own 3D paper ladybug to celebrate the season. The same craft will be available on Sunday and Friday.
Switch: Overcooked 2
1:00 pm
Switch: Overcooked 2
@ Round lake area public library
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 5 and Up - Come on in and have fun while playing switch games.
Family Swim
6:30 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Easter Event
2:00 pm
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Anime Club
3:30 pm
Anime Club
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us in The Vault for Anime Club
Friday Fandom Meet-Up
4:30 pm
Friday Fandom Meet-Up
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 19 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
GRADES 7-12 | DROP IN Come and meet other Teens in your local community who follow the same fandoms! Cosplay is highly encouraged, as long as it is appropriate (if you have to ask, it [...]
Kids Night Out
5:00 pm
Friday Family Ninja Nights
6:30 pm
Friday Family Ninja Nights
@ Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
BEGINNING JANUARY 19 FROM 6:30-8:30 PM, come out to Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville for Friday Family Ninja Nights. Your kids can jump, swing, and climb on our course, or join them for 1 or 2 hours [...]
Friday Night Dance Party
6:30 pm
Friday Night Dance Party
@ Denise Sabala Dance Studios
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
This 45 minutes class is catered to special needs students. We will explore our body’s space around us through rhythm, music, socialization, and dancing!
Kids’ Castle Dragon Egg Hunt
7:00 pm
Open Swim
7:00 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pool Closures: The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Astronomy Nights at Volo Bog State Natural Area
7:30 pm
Astronomy Nights at Volo Bog State Natural Area
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Third Fridays 7:30 pm Open to the Public NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME January 18, February 21, March 15, April 19, May 17 7:30 pm Business Meeting 8:30 pm Classroom Topic 9:45 pm Star Party: [...]
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
9:00 pm
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
After Dark at Rockin’ Jump is our Glow Night every Friday Night! It’s a great time for teens & tweens to mix and mingle with friends while jumping to today’s top hits from 8:00PM to [...]
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Rockin’ Tots
8:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
9:00 am
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
@ Shiloh Park
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
The Easter Bunny will be busy hiding 10,000 eggs with fun toys and candy inside. He’ll be there in person to watch your little ones, age 8 and younger, gather them up. Look for signs [...]
BGI - Earth Day Sedge Planting at CFC
9:00 am
BGI - Earth Day Sedge Planting at CFC
@ Citizens for Conservation HQ
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Citizens for Conservation for the Earth Day event in our 2019 BGI Explore and Restore series – sedge planting at CFC from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. All ages are welcome. Work side-by-side with knowledgeable [...]
Hoppin Holiday Hunt - SOLD OUT
9:00 am
Lindenhurst Celebrates Earth Day
9:00 am
Lindenhurst Celebrates Earth Day
@ Village Hall/Public Works garage
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join community members for a Village-wide cleanup, followed by free refreshments, kids’ activities, raffles and prizes, and over 30 booths with information and participate in textile/clothing/shoe hanger recycling.
Easter Egg Hunt
9:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt
@ St. Peter United Church of Christ
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
All kids ages 2-12 welcome to join our Easter Egg Hunt rain or shine April 20 starting at 9:30 am.
A Taste of Storytime
10:00 am
A Taste of Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
For children birth to age 5 with their caregiver. A storytime so good it needs to be nibbled! The whole family is invited to this dynamic new storytime which combines all of our weekly storytime offerings into [...]
Bunny Bash
10:00 am
Bunny Bash
@ Mike Rylko Community Park
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bring your family to Mike Rylko Park, located at 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove for at fun morning of an egg search on the Chickadee Trail, and EGGcellent Trunk or Treat, face [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
10:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt
@ The Village Presbyterian Church
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The egg hunt for kids 4 & under will be in Fellowship Hall; ages 5-10 will hunt in the Sanctuary. After the hunt, hop to Westminster Hall for Easter crafts, food, and special treats for [...]
Egg Hunt
10:00 am
Egg Hunt
@ Sunset Woods Park
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Check inside your eggs, each age group will have 2 grand prize tickets! One special egg will hold a family pass to Hidden Creek Aqua Park for Summer 2019! Bring a small bag to collect [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Family Drop-in Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Promote a lifelong love of reading with this fun, multi-age storytime for ages 2-pre-K with an adult. No registration required!
Family Time
10:00 am
Family Time
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Come to the Youth Program Room for a drop-in storytime the whole family will enjoy!
Grayslake Farmers Market
10:00 am
Grayslake Farmers Market
@ Centennial Plaza
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sense of community by operating a weekly three season outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, [...]
Michaels Kids Club
10:00 am
Family Swim
3:15 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 20 @ 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Drop-In Chess
10:30 am
Drop-In Chess
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Play chess on Saturday mornings in the Youth Services Department. This program is for ages 5-14. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Family Storytime
10:30 am
Family Storytime
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
All Ages with Adult Celebrate the weekend with family stories! Join Glencoe librarians for books, songs, and activities featuring a different seasonal theme each month. All ages are welcome to attend; however, stories and songs [...]
Saturday Storytime
10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
@ The Book Stall
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
The Book Stall hosts a free storytime every Saturday at 10:30 AM. 6/23 - Our free Saturday Storytime features special guest star Jacob Grant, author/illustrator of the new picture book, Bear’s Scare! 6/30-Author Ruth Spiro will [...]
Easter Event
11:00 am
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Saturday Storytime
11:00 am
Saturday Storytime
@ Ela Area Publc Library
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Enjoy stories, songs & crafts every Saturday morning. This program is for accompanied children of all ages.
Super Saturday: Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
11:00 am
Super Saturday: Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
All ages. Interact with zoo animals just in time for Earth Day! Beth Wagner and her team bring in 8 different exotic animals from around the world. Limit: 160. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the [...]
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Waukegan’s Eggstravaganza Trail
11:00 am
Waukegan’s Eggstravaganza Trail
@ Hinkston Park
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hop along the bunny trail and collect eggs from the Easter Bunny and friends! Don’t forget a basket to collect goodies!. Meet the Easter bunny & friends food vendors bring your camera and your basket [...]
Earth Day Nature Play
12:00 pm
Earth Day Nature Play
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Play, plant, paint, and pretend. Special Earth Day family-fun activities near our Visitor Center.
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Village of Wadsworth Easter Egg hunt
1:00 pm
Village of Wadsworth Easter Egg hunt
@ Wadsworth Park
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Come join in the fun and meet the Easter Bunny at the Wadsworth’s Annual Egg Hunt!! Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 1pm at the Village Hall grounds - 14155 West Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL (Four [...]
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 20 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Don’t be Bored! Games
2:00 pm
Don’t be Bored! Games
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for a rousing game of Monopoly Junior, Scrabble Junior, bingo, dominoes, and more!
Easter Egg Hunt
2:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
@ Animal Hospital of Lake Villa
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for our annual and free egg hunt! Candy and golden coin-filled eggs will be hidden behind Animal Hospital of Lake Villa for kids to find. This event is open to the public, with [...]
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Preschool Storytime
3:30 pm
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Family Saturday at the FieldHouse
4:00 pm
Family Saturday at the FieldHouse
@ Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Apr 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join the Waukegan Park District for a Family Saturday at the new indoor aquatics center at the Field House! Admission to the indoor aquatics center will be $2 per resident family and $4 per non-resident [...]
ArtWauk
5:00 pm
ArtWauk
@ Waukegan Arts District
Apr 20 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 ArtWauk is a monthly celebration of arts in the Arts & Entertainment District in Waukegan. Each month this event showcases different art and artists at over 20 venues, offering free access to each site and [...]
Family Neon Jump Night
8:00 pm
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Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Do you have an active little one? Do they bounce off the walls on Sunday morning? Take them to our special “Rockin’ Tots” Toddler Time! Sunday morning 9 AM - 11 AM at Rockin’ [...]
Easter Event
11:00 am
Easter Event
@ Bass Pro Shop
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
**Easter Bunny photos will be available for pictures at the designated times- pictures will be given at a first come first serve basis. Lines will cut off 15 minutes before photos end. Children must be [...]
Family Open Gym
11:00 am
Family Open Gym
@ Libertyville Gymnastics Academy
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Open gym for all ages! Continuing every Sunday until further notice! Cost is: $10.00 per person - open gym only $15.00 per person - open gym and inflatables Children 6 and under must be accompanied [...]
Spring has Sprung Family Drop In
11:00 am
Spring has Sprung Family Drop In
@ River Trails Nature Center
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Stop in to explore nature in spring.
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Open Swim
12:00 pm
Open Swim
@ FitNation Gurnee
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Great for family time in the water! Games, toys, etc. will be allowed as long as the use of them does not create a safety hazard for self or others. Games, toys, etc. may be [...]
Rocky’s Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt
12:00 pm
Rocky’s Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt
@ The People's Choice Family Fun Center
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Rocky’s Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 2 Easter Egg Hunts in Rocky’s Fun House Miniature Golf, one for 2-5 year olds at 1:00 pm and one for 6-12 year olds [...]
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 21 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Family Swim
5:00 pm
Family Swim
@ Goldfish Swim School Mundelein
Apr 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us for Family Swim! Every Sunday 5pm-6:30pm!
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Make a Masterpiece Monday: 3D Yarn Art
Make a Masterpiece Monday: 3D Yarn Art
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 22 all-day
March: Make 3D Yarn Art inspired by Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. April: Make an “I love the Earth” craft featuring The Earth Book by Todd Parr. May: Make a Planting a Rainbow craft based on the [...]
Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 22 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Earth Day Celebration
8:30 am
Earth Day Celebration
@ Pederson Preserve
Apr 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Join Barrington Area Conservation Trust in a conservation event that joins the entire community in celebrating Earth Week! Local businesses, municipalities, foundations, students and families are coming together to honor Mother Nature and restore the [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9:30 am
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby & Me Baby & Me is a networking group for parents and their children up to 12 months, to come and meet others in your position – not just first time parents, but all [...]
Baby Bounce
9:30 am
Baby Bounce
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Birth-11 month-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders
Baby Playtime
9:30 am
Baby Playtime
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Meet new friends and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Professional doulas Kirsten and Michelle will bring coffee and the answers to your questions about labor and delivery, the postpartum period and the changing needs of your [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
9:30 am
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities and books centered around a letter of the day help your child develop letter recognition. [...]
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
10:00 am
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. For children ages [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rock and Read
10:00 am
Rock and Read
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 18 months-3 years with parent or caregiver Join Ms. Susan for Monday stories! Listen to books, move to the beat, and more at this active storytime. Older siblings are welcome.
Toddler Storytime
10:00 am
Toddler Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.
Baby Bounce
10:30 am
Baby Bounce
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Birth-11 month-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 22 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Stay and Play
10:30 am
Stay and Play
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Whether you come for Book Babies or Rock and Read, you’re welcome to socialize, play, and have fun between classes. We’ll have puppets, toys, music, and more for you to explore. Children must be accompanied [...]
Toddler Yoga
10:30 am
Toddler Yoga
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Certified yoga instructor Marti Anne LaHood combines unique kid-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories and games to create an enriching parent/child experience. Please bring a yoga mat if possible. No prior yoga experience is necessary. [...]
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
10:30 am
Together 2s & 3s (TR)
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 and 3 with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Share stories and learn sign language with Miss Sarah. Activities and books centered around a letter of the day help your child develop letter recognition. [...]
Spring Storytime Live!
10:45 am
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 22 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
For ages 3 1/2 to 6.Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills, and [...]
Book Babies
11:00 am
Book Babies
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduce your baby to the library with stories, songs, and active play designed to teach infants and toddlers their first literacy skills. Older siblings are welcome.
Family Drop-in Storytime
11:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Story Time – Preschool Story Time takes place every Monday at 11 a.m. Walk into the pages of a different book every two weeks with our interactive storytelling led by Museum professionals. Pre-school age stories on Mondays at [...]
Preschool Storytime
11:00 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 3-5 attending on own. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Make it Monday
12:30 pm
Make it Monday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 22 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
This program will take the full 2 hours. This program is geared toward grades 3-6. Every week is a new activity. Call library for details 1/14: Winter can be tough for animals that live outdoors. [...]
Family Story Time
1:30 pm
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 22 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Ages 2–5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Customers from other library districts [...]
Raising Readers
2:00 pm
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Earth Day
4:00 pm
Earth Day
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Honor the earth with an eco-friendly craft and other Earth Day activities. For grades K-5.
Earth Week: Pond Study
4:00 pm
Earth Week: Pond Study
@ Grant Woods
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day by collecting and identifying pond critters, and learn how scientists use this information to determine the health of our ponds, lakes and rivers.FREE. No registration required. Adult supervision required. Please dress for [...]
Maker Monday in The Point
4:00 pm
Maker Monday in The Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
DIY Drop-in Craft for Grades K-5
Make Your Own Seed Bombs
4:30 pm
Make Your Own Seed Bombs
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary
Apr 22 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
ALL AGES | DROP IN Celebrate Earth Day by creating seed bombs to plant in your garden. All materials will be provided.
Come and Learn Spanish with Me! ¡Ven y Aprende Español Conmigo!
5:00 pm
Come and Learn Spanish with Me! ¡Ven y Aprende Español Conmigo!
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
: ¡Mamá! ¡Papá! ¿Te gustaría que tus hijos aprendan y practiquen su español? Ven e introdúcelos al maravilloso mundo del español haciendo juegos, conversando, y leyendo fábulas, narraciones, y lecturas de cuentos infantiles. Mom! Dad! [...]
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Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Preschool Tinkers
9:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Wiggling Ones
9:30 am
Wiggling Ones
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 12-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, sing, and jam along with your toddler in this music- and movement-centered program. This is an active program; be prepared to move! Tickets are available [...]
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
Baby Time
10:00 am
Baby Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Up to 24 months w/ caregiver Share songs, stories and rhymes with your baby and connect with other new parents in this story time and play time. Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card [...]
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Lights, Action, CRAFT
10:00 am
Lights, Action, CRAFT
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Breaking the mold of traditional storytimes by adding interactive activities, a short film & a craft!
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Two-Year-Old Storytime
10:15 am
Two-Year-Old Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Preschool Tinkers
10:30 am
Preschool Tinkers
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Youth Program Room 3-5 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers with a quick hands-on activity!
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Wiggling Ones
10:30 am
Wiggling Ones
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages 12-24 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Giggle, sing, and jam along with your toddler in this music- and movement-centered program. This is an active program; be prepared to move! Tickets are available [...]
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
0-18 MONTHS | DROP IN Get out of the house with baby! Bring your newborn to 18-month-old to the library for a fun storytime including songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more!
Storytime
11:00 am
Storytime
@ Pottery Barn Kids
Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Pottery Barn Each Week for a story time as we read aloud some of your favorite books. Become a book club member and receive a special gift after attending five story times.
Toddler Time
11:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 2 & 3 w/caregiver Play and explore with stories, songs, art, and more in this energetic story time for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area [...]
Baby and Me
11:15 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Earth Week: Playdate with Nature
3:00 pm
Earth Week: Playdate with Nature
@ Independence Grove
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Move your kids outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial.Celebrate seasonal fun outdoors. Exploration and imaginaton; muck and build in mud, scoop in water, hunt for critters. Nature provides infinite possibilities to express [...]
Ozobot Class
3:00 pm
Ozobot Class
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ozobot class is a fun way to teach your children the basics of coding! Ozobots are a tiny robot toy that your children can “train” to move in basic patterns. Space is limited. For [...]
Avengers: End Game Hype Party!
4:00 pm
Avengers: End Game Hype Party!
Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ages 13-18 - Ready for the epic conclusion of the Marvel Studios’s Avengers: Infinity War? So are the rest of us! Come and chat about theories and predictions for the sequel before we do a [...]
Teen Choice Movie Night
4:00 pm
Teen Choice Movie Night
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vanquish the Monday blues with a weekly movie (chosen by you!) at the Library. Popcorn and drinks are on us!
Tinker Tuesday
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Invent like Edison, create like Kandinsky, and use your noodle like Newton. Tinker Tuesday offers fun activities for kids and adults working together in ourmakerspace-The Sandbox. You will have the chance to explore, experiment and [...]
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in STEM Activity for Grades K-5
Family Drop-in Storytime
6:30 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come be part of the fun at storytime! It’s a half hour of books, songs, fingerplays and storytelling activities. All ages welcome, no registration required!
Lotería
6:30 pm
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 24 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby Rhyme Storytime
9:30 am
Baby Rhyme Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and beginning [...]
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
9:30 am
Baby Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Babies’ brains are wired for learning. Because language acquisition starts at birth, Baby Story Time focuses on activities that will stimulate their brain development. The emphasis is on caregiver-child interaction as we guide you through [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Playtime with Littles
9:30 am
Playtime with Littles
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Drop-in at this child led unstructured play for babies through 2 year old with a caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center. Meet other parents and caregivers for playtime and socializing. We have music, play mats, [...]
Storytime for 3-6 year olds
9:30 am
Storytime for 3-6 year olds
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
A storytime geared for children ages 3-6 Come once or come every week. You can never hear too many stories, after all!
Toddler Time
9:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Youth Program Room 1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Family Story Time
10:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/ caregiver (siblings welcome) Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. Patrons from other library districts are admitted as space is available. No registration required. Story [...]
New Parents & Babies Playgroup
10:00 am
New Parents & Babies Playgroup
@ Vernon Area Public Library District,
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Drop-in. Meet other caregivers in this casual playdate that takes place between our Rhythm & Rhyme storytimes for babies. Swap stories and find support while tots play and [...]
Toddler Time
10:00 am
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Drop-in Storytime
10:30 am
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Toddler Time
10:30 am
Toddler Time
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
1-2 year-olds. Siblings welcome. Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders. Get ready to jump, dance, wiggle and stomp as we share stories, music and movement for toddlers on the go!
Wednesday Storytime
10:30 am
Wednesday Storytime
@ Barnes and Noble Deerfield
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am for stories and activities for kids ages 4 and up.
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Art Play
10:45 am
Art Play
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 24 @ 10:45 am – 11:30 am
All ages w/caregiver Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imagination and develop creative thinking skills. Join us for an open-ended art project for all ages and abilities. Mess-makers welcome! Location: Story Room Other Information: Please [...]
Baby Rhyme Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Rhyme Storytime
@ Vernon Area Public Library District
Apr 24 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
: Ages 0-14 months with an adult. Free. Ticket required. Reading starts at birth! Miss Kelsey guides you and your baby through research-based activities and books that promote reading readiness. Best for infants, crawlers, and [...]
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
11:00 am
Wonderful 1’s & 2’s Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
AGES 1-2 | DROP IN Singing, dancing, bubbles, and crafts are all part of this active storytime, designed for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers.
BIG THINKERS!
11:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 24 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Drop-in Storytime
1:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
The Club
2:00 pm
The Club
@ Fox Lake Library
Apr 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crafts, activities, board games, SNACKS, and more with Miss Nikki! Each meetup is different at this fun hangout for grades 4th-6th. Registration is not required.
After School Program
2:30 pm
After School Program
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 24 @ 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Supervised activities, gaming, snacks and mentoring for kids ages 8-18. Participants are expected to demonstrate the six community character traits. Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Safety, Integrity, Kindness Participants are also expected to follow the library code [...]
Explore Your World
3:00 pm
Explore Your World
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Different topic each week! Call the library for more information! April 10: Jelly Bean Engineering April 24: Peeps Science Age Group(s): ZB Kids (Grades K-4), ZB Kids (Grades 3-6)
LEGO Club
3:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Help your children explore their latent creativity by bringing them to Lego Club every Wednesday after school! We have boxes of Legos for you and your children to enjoy. For ages 3 to 12.
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
3:30 pm
K-3 Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Story Time – K-3 Early elementary age appropriate stories on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. are chosen based on age appropriateness but all ages are welcome to attend. October 17, October 24, October 31: Froggy Plays Soccer by Jonathan London [...]
Teen Space
3:30 pm
Teen Space
@ Barrington Area Library,
Apr 24 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 6-8 Hang out, mess around, and geek out in the Youth Services Program Room. Whether you want to meet up with friends, create some art, or relax with a book, you’re welcome at Teen [...]
Tween Gaming
3:30 pm
Tween Gaming
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 24 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tweens (in grades 3-5) are invited to have fun with video and board games during this weekly drop-in program.
Sphero Ball Programming
4:00 pm
Sphero Ball Programming
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We’ve added Sphero Balls to our coding activities! Have your child learn coding by programming these small robotic balls to do simple tasks. For grades 4-8.
Winning Wednesday in The Point
4:00 pm
Winning Wednesday in The Point
@ Warren-Newport Public Library
Apr 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Board Games Play for Grades K-5
Sensory Storytime
4:30 pm
Sensory Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 24 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, sensory play, and socialization! Children of all abilities with their siblings and caregivers are welcome.
Toddler Time
5:00 pm
Toddler Time
@ Jump America
Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bounce House and Trampolines For walking without assistance toddlers through age 6. ! parent or guardian jumps for free with each paid admission. Structured to allow kids to spend time in all areas in an [...]
Family LEGO Club
6:00 pm
Family LEGO Club
@ Indian Trails Library District,
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Explore the creativity and excitement of building together. We’ll have Duplo and regular-sized Legos. Limit: 40. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Family Storytme Drop-in
6:00 pm
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Family Open Swim
12:00 pm
Family Open Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Parent/Tot Gym
8:30 am
Artsy Tots
9:00 am
Artsy Tots
@ Artist @Heart
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
When? Thursdays 9:30-10:15AMHow Much? $5/toddler or $50 punch card for 12 classesAges: 18 Months - 4 Years Students will discover ways to create art using watercolor, finger painting, clay, gel sticks, paint, collage and more! This is a messy [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby & Toddler Playtime
9:30 am
Baby & Toddler Playtime
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ages 0-3 w/caregiver Children learn as they play and explore hands-on activities, while you connect with other grown-ups in this fun class. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Parent-Tot Playtime
9:30 am
Parent-Tot Playtime
@ Round Lake Area Park District
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
This playtime will offer the use of more ‘manipulative’ play such as balls, building blocks, trucks and trains, small interactive games like bowling, magnetic fishing, etc. Ages 9 months-5 years.
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
10:00 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday / Wednesday 12-1 pm & Thursday 10-11 am. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Time at Aspen Drive
10:00 am
Family Time at Aspen Drive
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Aspen Drive Library
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Parent/Tot Open Gym
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Open Gym
@ Mundelein Park District Community Center
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now that fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping, mark your calendar for Parent/Tot Open Gym drop in’s. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am – Noon starting November 8 and running through April [...]
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Stories and More
10:00 am
Stories and More
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Stories and more for 3-5 year old’s with their caregiver in the Children’s Activity Center at 10.
Toddler Storytime
10:00 am
Toddler Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.
Babies and Books
10:15 am
Babies and Books
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 25 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Description: Help your infant (6 to 23 months) develop new learning skills and sensory awareness by exploring books, singing songs and trying fun new activities together. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 25 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Family Story Time
11:00 am
Family Story Time
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Ages 2-5 w/caregiver Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]
Preschool Storytime
11:00 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 3-5 attending on own. Join us for stories, songs and activities. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Earth Week: Buckthorn Busters
12:00 pm
Earth Week: Buckthorn Busters
@ Old School Forest Preserve
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Grab your work gloves and drop in to help improve habitat health.Buckthorn is having a negative impact all over the county. It’s Earth Week, come make a difference. Follow signs to the restoration area. FREE. [...]
Water Safety Presentation
12:00 pm
Water Safety Presentation
@ Goldfish Swim School Mundelein
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Introduce the concept of water safety to children utilizing our mascot, Bubbles. We incorporate fun and innovative ways to introduce water safety and avoid potential danger. The presentation will last approximately 20 minutes and will [...]
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
1:00 pm
Ven Y Lee Conmigo - Come and Read with Me!
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mama! Papa! te gustaría que tus hijos se diviertan y al mismo tiempo desarrollen su imaginación? Ven e introducelos al maravilloso mundo de las fábulas, narraciones y lecturas de cuentos infantiles, acompáñanos a vivir esta [...]
Spring Storytime Live!
1:30 pm
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 25 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
For ages 3 1/2 to 6. Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners in the Meeting Room for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, [...]
Theatre Games
1:30 pm
Theatre Games
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 25 @ 1:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Theatre Games It’s time to let your inner actor out with Theatre Games. Through a variety of creative dramatic exercises, we will explore gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, listening and speaking skills, following directions, and [...]
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
LEGO Mindstorms
3:00 pm
LEGO Mindstorms
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What’s cooler than programming your own robot? Programming your own robot made of Legos! For grades 4-8.
YS Throwback Thursday
3:30 pm
YS Throwback Thursday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 25 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
April 4 - The 90’s Grab your scrunchy and stirrup leggings and come to Youth Services for a day of 90s throwbacks. Peep what it was like to be a child of the 90s. April [...]
Earth Week: Salamander Storytime
4:00 pm
Earth Week: Salamander Storytime
@ Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meet a live salamander, participate in an interactive story, and hike on the trail in search of local salamander species.FREE. No registration required. Adult supervision required. Meet at Classroom Cabins. Portions of the program held [...]
Family Drop-in Storytime
4:00 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
We agree with Napoleon Bonaparte when he said, “Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” Join us Thursdays and make reading a family affair! All [...]
LEGO Thursday in the Point
4:00 pm
LEGO Thursday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in Fun with LEGOS for Grades K-5
Teen Crafts
4:30 pm
Teen Crafts
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
April: Make your own squishy creation using foam and puffy paint. All materials will be supplied. May 2&16: 3d Printing Zodiac Signs May 23&30: Stress Pets Locations: The Sandbox Age Group(s): High School Teens (Grades 9-12), [...]
Swim School Open House
4:45 pm
Swim School Open House
@ FitNation Gurnee
Apr 25 @ 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Learn about Swim School and get a free swim lesson assessment! Ages: 3-16 years old FitNation Indoor Pool
Not-So-Silent Cinema
5:00 pm
Not-So-Silent Cinema
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm
GRADES 7+ | DROP IN Viewers participate in special effects while viewing select movies. Props, prompts, and popcorn provided. March: : Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald April: Avengers: Infinity War Mat: Solo: A Star [...]
Family Storytime
6:00 pm
Family Storytime
@ Fremont Public Library
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Birth - 6 years old. Stories, rhymes, and songs for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional! Drop in; registration recommended for email reminders.
Drop-in Pajama Storytime
6:30 pm
Drop-in Pajama Storytime
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
A storytime geared for children ages 3-6. Wear your pajamas and wind down with stories, songs, and fun.
Family Story Times at Cook Park
6:30 pm
Family Story Times at Cook Park
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]
Parenting Series at Gorton
6:30 pm
Parenting Series at Gorton
@ Gorton Community Center
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Monthly parenting series presented by Gorton Community Center: January: Spotting developmental differences in children and where to turn About one in seven children born in the United States have a developmental delay ranging from mild [...]
Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Drop-in Storytime
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Family Drop-in Storytime
7:00 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Storytime for children and their caregivers. This interactive storytime has the same theme as registered storytimes. Please choose only one day and time to attend. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 26 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 26 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Morning Make-Believe
10:00 am
Morning Make-Believe
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
(Intended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers) Did you know playing “make-believe” builds developmental skills? We provide the space and props-your child provides the imagination! No registration required.
Tots N Tunes: Jeanie B!
10:00 am
Tots N Tunes: Jeanie B!
@ Glencoe Public LIbrary
Apr 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
All ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a morning of dancing, singalongs, and interactive music! Musician Jeanie B performs original rock, folk, and country music that’s perfect for [...]
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Friday Fun Times
10:30 am
Friday Fun Times
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Join us for an education and entertaining time at the Library, There’ll be stories, music, and fun!
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Family Swim
6:30 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Anime Club
3:30 pm
Anime Club
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us in The Vault for Anime Club
Art Studio
3:30 pm
Art Studio
@ Barrington Area Library,
Apr 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Grades 1-8 We have the supplies, you have the ideas - let’s make art! Program Room. Drop in.
Earth Week: Amazing Race Letterboxing
4:00 pm
Earth Week: Amazing Race Letterboxing
@ Lakewood Forest Preserve
Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Bring the family and go on an amazing race adventure by following letterbox clues while learning more about Lake County plants & animals. The walk will be approximately 0.5 mile.FREE. No registration required. Adult supervision [...]
Care of Magical Creatures {TR}
4:30 pm
Care of Magical Creatures {TR}
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 26 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grades K-2. Explore the world of unicorns, yetis and other magical creatures with stories, crafts and an enchanting snack. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Friday Family Ninja Nights
6:30 pm
Friday Family Ninja Nights
@ Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville
Apr 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
BEGINNING JANUARY 19 FROM 6:30-8:30 PM, come out to Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville for Friday Family Ninja Nights. Your kids can jump, swing, and climb on our course, or join them for 1 or 2 hours [...]
Friday Night Dance Party
6:30 pm
Friday Night Dance Party
@ Denise Sabala Dance Studios
Apr 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
This 45 minutes class is catered to special needs students. We will explore our body’s space around us through rhythm, music, socialization, and dancing!
Open Swim
7:00 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pool Closures: The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
9:00 pm
After Dark Rockin Jump Glow Night
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 26 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
After Dark at Rockin’ Jump is our Glow Night every Friday Night! It’s a great time for teens & tweens to mix and mingle with friends while jumping to today’s top hits from 8:00PM to [...]
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North Central “O” Gaugers Model Train Display
North Central “O” Gaugers Model Train Display
@ Wauconda Area Library
Apr 27 all-day
9 am - 4 pm Drop-in for all ages Come one, come all, to see the circus model train display presented by The North Central “O” Gaugers Model Train club. Members will be on hand [...]
Rockin’ Tots
8:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump Buffalo Grove
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Arbor Day
9:00 am
Arbor Day
@ Paulus Park
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
AGES: ALL AGES Breakfast, Tree Planting Ceremony, and Park Clean-up Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize Arbor Day 2019. Individuals, families, community groups, or scout groups can sign up to help cleanup any of our [...]
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
10:00 am
Bump to Baby Expo
10:00 am
Bump to Baby Expo
@ Vernon Area Public Library
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
New & expecting parents: Find out what’s new and tried and true in pregnancy, birth, and parenting children ages 0–2. Explore local services, organizations & vendors including daycare centers, doctors, networking groups & photographers. Attend [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
10:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Eco Fair
10:00 am
Eco Fair
@ Antioch Township Center
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This free event is for people of all ages, there will be speakers, vendors, games, food, prizes, and interactive activities in honor of Earth Day! Hear speakers talk about adventures, land stewardship, how to prepare [...]
Family Drop-In Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come be part of the fun at Family Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with books, music and more … all are welcome, no registration required!
Family Drop-in Storytime
10:00 am
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Promote a lifelong love of reading with this fun, multi-age storytime for ages 2-pre-K with an adult. No registration required!
Family Time
10:00 am
Family Time
@ Deerfield Public Library
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Come to the Youth Program Room for a drop-in storytime the whole family will enjoy!
Grayslake Farmers Market
10:00 am
Grayslake Farmers Market
@ Centennial Plaza
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sense of community by operating a weekly three season outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, [...]
Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival
10:00 am
Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival
@ Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folk tales, and watch a tea ceremony. Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April [...]
Michaels Kids Club
10:00 am
Model Train Day
10:00 am
Model Train Day
@ Lambs Farm
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Children of all ages can don their conductor’s hat and operate the model trains courtesy of Valley Model Railroad Club. The club’s portable layout features a CTC computerized signal system and will be located in [...]
Saturday Storytime
10:00 am
Saturday Storytime
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 2 - 6 w/ caregiver Play and explore with stories, songs, art, and more in this energetic Saturday morning story time class. Dress for a mess! Program Room. No registration required.
Family Swim
3:15 pm
Family Swim
@ FitNation
Apr 27 @ 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Drop-In Chess
10:30 am
Drop-In Chess
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Play chess on Saturday mornings in the Youth Services Department. This program is for ages 5-14. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Drop-in STEAM Storytime
10:30 am
Drop-in STEAM Storytime
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Activate the budding scientist, engineer, and artist in you! After a story, get ready to conduct science experiments, tackle technology through apps and music, explore engineering while building and designing, get creative with art, and [...]
Saturday Storytime
10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
@ The Book Stall
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
The Book Stall hosts a free storytime every Saturday at 10:30 AM. 6/23 - Our free Saturday Storytime features special guest star Jacob Grant, author/illustrator of the new picture book, Bear’s Scare! 6/30-Author Ruth Spiro will [...]
Dia De Los Ninos/Day of the Child
11:00 am
Dia De Los Ninos/Day of the Child
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Highland Park celebrates Day of the Child! Join us for crafts, food, and entertainment celebrating the importance of loving, accepting and appreciating children along with Mexican heritage and culture. This event is sponsored by Working [...]
Family Kite Fly
11:00 am
Family Kite Fly
@ Century Park Island Picnic Shelter
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Circle the skies high above Century Park Arboretum flying a kite! Come on out to this free, family event to support the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ “Flying 4 Kids”program which promotes the sale of [...]
Saturday Storytime
11:00 am
Saturday Storytime
@ Ela Area Publc Library
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Enjoy stories, songs & crafts every Saturday morning. This program is for accompanied children of all ages.
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Earth Day Celebration
12:00 pm
Earth Day Celebration
@ Prairie Grass Nature Museum
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Reduce, reuse, recycle! With this motto in mind, use our re-purposing stations to create small items or gifts. Bring your creativity and dress to get messy
LEGO Club
1:00 pm
LEGO Club
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We’ll provide the LEGOs – you bring the imagination! Come build something fun at the library and we’ll display it for people to see! Designed for Kindergarten - 6th grade.
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 27 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
Earth Day Walk
2:00 pm
Earth Day Walk
@ Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Take a special guided walk through McDonald Woods to celebrate Earth Day. Saturday, April 27, 2019 2 p.m. Free; regular parking fees apply. Meet at the McDonald Woods shelter. Join us for a guided 40-minute [...]
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Preschool Storytime
3:30 pm
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 27 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Smelt-O-Rama
5:00 pm
Smelt-O-Rama
@ Forest Park Beach
Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join the Lake Forest Recreation Department as we rediscover a Lake Michigan tradition. Osmerus mordax, otherwise known as smelt, return to our shores each spring to spawn in the warm water near piers and beaches. [...]
Family Neon Jump Night
8:00 pm
Lakefront Stargazing
8:00 pm
Lakefront Stargazing
@ Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center
Apr 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Ages 6 – Adult There are billions of grains of sand on the beach but double the number of stars! Come learn why civilizations past and future still look up and wonder about the night [...]
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Spring Bird Walk: Old School
7:00 am
Spring Bird Walk: Old School
@ Old School Forest Preserve
Apr 28 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Join a skilled birder. Bring binoculars if you have them.Free. No registration required. Adult supervision required. Meet at Trails parking lot. WHO: All ages.
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Do you have an active little one? Do they bounce off the walls on Sunday morning? Take them to our special “Rockin’ Tots” Toddler Time! Sunday morning 9 AM - 11 AM at Rockin’ [...]
Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival
10:00 am
Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival
@ Chicago Botanic Garden
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folk tales, and watch a tea ceremony. Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April [...]
Earth Day Celebration
11:00 am
Earth Day Celebration
@ Performance Pavillion at Heritage Park
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Week with the whole family. Take a nature walk, view the butterfly garden, and fly your own kite. Exhibitors are on hand to present information on the environment and answer all your questions [...]
Family Open Gym
11:00 am
Family Open Gym
@ Libertyville Gymnastics Academy
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Open gym for all ages! Continuing every Sunday until further notice! Cost is: $10.00 per person - open gym only $15.00 per person - open gym and inflatables Children 6 and under must be accompanied [...]
Volo Bog Tours
11:00 am
Volo Bog Tours
@ Volo Bog State Natural Area
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Most Saturdays & Sundays @ 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – we’ll be here, playing the heat by ear and maybe just hanging out in the A.C. Our one-hour public tours to the eye [...]
Open Swim
12:00 pm
Open Swim
@ FitNation Gurnee
Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Great for family time in the water! Games, toys, etc. will be allowed as long as the use of them does not create a safety hazard for self or others. Games, toys, etc. may be [...]
April Blooms
1:00 pm
April Blooms
@ Crabtree Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
April showers bring May flowers. Search for the first flowers of spring emerging along the forest floor.
Open Swim/ Family Swim
1:00 pm
Open Swim/ Family Swim
@ Sachs Recreation Center
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Everyone is invited “Into the Pool!” on weekend afternoons, year-round . Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult . Lifeguards are on duty . Additional hours may be added during [...]
Story Fest
1:00 pm
Story Fest
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All ages w/caregiver Celebrate the many ways stories are shared in this library-wide event. Drop in. Location: Meeting Room Other Information: 1:30-Performance by Katha: Stories in Indian Dance 2:15-Readings by special guests on our Story Stage [...]
Open Swim
1:30 pm
Open Swim
@ Buffalo Grove High School
Apr 28 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pool Closures The Buffalo Grove High School Natatorium closures will be posted at the pool and on the Aquatics page of our website at bgparks.org. Daily entry is $6 during public hours Aquatics Hotline: 847.235.6857 [...]
What’s in Bloom?
1:30 pm
What’s in Bloom?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Enjoy a walk to observe and learn about some of our native woodland flowers.
What’s on the Menu?
3:00 pm
What’s on the Menu?
@ River Trail Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits.
Los Bilingüitos Storytime
3:30 pm
Los Bilingüitos Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Kids ages 4 to 7 will give their imaginations a workout, listening to stories, singing songs and creating craft projects in the art center. Niños de 4 a 7 años trabajarán con sus imaginaciones, escuchando [...]
Family Swim
5:00 pm
Family Swim
@ Goldfish Swim School Mundelein
Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us for Family Swim! Every Sunday 5pm-6:30pm!
Earth Week: Amphibian Amble
6:00 pm
Earth Week: Amphibian Amble
@ Greenbelt Cultural Center
Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Spring is here! Join us for an evening walk to search for frogs and salamanders. Learn why these amphibians are an indicator species and what they tell us about our local watershed.FREE. No registration required. Adult [...]
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Open Swim
5:00 am
Open Swim
@ Fitnation Gurnee
Apr 29 @ 5:00 am – 7:30 am
Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
9:00 am
Deerfield Treehouse Drop-In Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Parent-Tot Open Gym
9:00 am
Parent-Tot Open Gym
@ Northbrook Leisure Center
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring your kids to jump, bounce, run and make new friends at the indoor playground. They can exercise and play with balls, mats and hula hoops. Gym time is parent-supervised – there is no attendant [...]
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
9:30 am
Baby & Me with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby & Me Baby & Me is a networking group for parents and their children up to 12 months, to come and meet others in your position – not just first time parents, but all [...]
Baby Playtime
9:30 am
Baby Playtime
@ Ela Area Public Library
Apr 29 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Meet new friends and enjoy some unstructured playtime. Professional doulas Kirsten and Michelle will bring coffee and the answers to your questions about labor and delivery, the postpartum period and the changing needs of your [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 29 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Brown Bear Bash {TR}
10:00 am
Brown Bear Bash {TR}
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Celebrate the classic children’s book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? with a short storytime followed by crafts and games. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before [...]
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
10:00 am
Family Story Time at Cook Park Library
@ Cook Memorial Public Library District
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Listen to stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes during this story time for families. Children can wear their pajamas so they are ready to be tucked into bed when they get home. For children ages [...]
Family Storytme Drop-in
10:00 am
Family Storytme Drop-in
@ Grayslake Area Public Library
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
ALL AGES | DROP IN Stories, singing, crafts and more! The entire family is invited to enjoy these special storytimes. Children younger than age 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Rock and Read
10:00 am
Rock and Read
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages 18 months-3 years with parent or caregiver Join Ms. Susan for Monday stories! Listen to books, move to the beat, and more at this active storytime. Older siblings are welcome.
BIG THINKERS!
10:30 am
BIG THINKERS!
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 29 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to [...]
Stay and Play
10:30 am
Stay and Play
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Whether you come for Book Babies or Rock and Read, you’re welcome to socialize, play, and have fun between classes. We’ll have puppets, toys, music, and more for you to explore. Children must be accompanied [...]
Wiggle Time
10:30 am
Wiggle Time
@ Community Recreation Center
Apr 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Ages 1-4 Years Climb, jump, crawl and run! Youngsters practice large and fine moor skills. Parents and caregivers must remain with and supervise their child/children at the program.
Spring Storytime Live!
10:45 am
Spring Storytime Live!
@ Highland Park Public Library
Apr 29 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
For ages 3 1/2 to 6.Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! Let them enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills, and [...]
Book Babies
11:00 am
Book Babies
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduce your baby to the library with stories, songs, and active play designed to teach infants and toddlers their first literacy skills. Older siblings are welcome.
Brown Bear Bash {TR}
11:00 am
Brown Bear Bash {TR}
@ Indian Trails Library District
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Celebrate the classic children’s book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? with a short storytime followed by crafts and games. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before [...]
Preschool Open Gym
11:00 am
Preschool Open Gym
@ Wauconda Community Center
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends [...]
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
11:00 am
Preschool Story Time @ Kohl Children’s Museum
@ Kohl Children\'s Museum
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Story Time – Preschool Story Time takes place every Monday at 11 a.m. Walk into the pages of a different book every two weeks with our interactive storytelling led by Museum professionals. Pre-school age stories on Mondays at [...]
Raising Readers
2:00 pm
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Robots
3:00 pm
Robots
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build and play with the library robots
Make It Monday
4:00 pm
Make It Monday
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This program is geared toward kids in grades 3-6. Split into hour sessions at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Every week has different themed craft. Call library for more information 1/7: Winter can be [...]
Maker Monday in The Point
4:00 pm
Maker Monday in The Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
DIY Drop-in Craft for Grades K-5
LEGO WeDos 2.0/Drop-In
5:00 pm
LEGO WeDos 2.0/Drop-In
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
ROBOTS! LEGOS! Hands-on STEM that combines LEGO bricks, sensors and kid-friendly software to create robots. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Celebra el Día del Niño / Children’s Day
6:00 pm
Celebra el Día del Niño / Children’s Day
@ Round Lake Area Public Library
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Todas las edades. Sean Materson el mago ven este día del niño 2019 a celebrar con magia. Magician Sean Masterson will be performing on Children’s Day 2019. Time to celebrate with magic!
Principals Read: Dr. Kehoe & Mr. Feldman, Butterfield School
6:45 pm
Principals Read: Dr. Kehoe & Mr. Feldman, Butterfield School
@ Cook Memorial Public Library Distritct - Cook Park Library
Apr 29 @ 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Dr. Kehoe, Principal, and Mr. Feldman, Assistant Principal, Butterfield School, will share some of their favorite stories. Refreshments will be served after the reading. Everyone is invited!
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Monthly Make Believe Day!
Monthly Make Believe Day!
@ Kohl Children's Museum
Apr 30 – May 1 all-day
Monthly Make Believe The last Tuesday of every month, Monthly Make Believe gives you the opportunity to expand your imagination through dress-up, special theatre games, art programming and other fun activities on a monthly theme! Upcoming Monthly [...]
Rockin’ Tots
9:00 am
Rockin’ Tots
@ Rockin' Jump - Buffalo Grove
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
9:30 am
Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 30 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
(Intended for babies and toddlers) Come be part of the fun at Baby/Toddler Drop-In Storytime! It’s a half-hour filled with rhyme, music, books and more for our littlest of listeners. No registration required!
Active Tots Time
10:00 am
Active Tots Time
@ X-Factor Trampoline
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy 180 minutes of Tots Time
Craft and Storytime
10:00 am
Craft and Storytime
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Story Time and Craft. All ages
Lights, Action, CRAFT
10:00 am
Lights, Action, CRAFT
@ Fox Lake District Library
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Breaking the mold of traditional storytimes by adding interactive activities, a short film & a craft!
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
10:00 am
Parent/Tot Swim Drop-in
@ Arctic Splash Aquatic Center
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PARENT/TOT SWIM DROP-IN TUESDAY, THURSDAY • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ADMISSION FEES $3/PARENT • FREE FOR CHILDREN 3 & UNDER Spend quality time with your child in the water and interact with other parents [...]
Storytime Dance Party
10:00 am
Storytime Dance Party
@ Barrington Area Library
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ages 2-6 w/caregiver Dance, wiggle, and shake at this groovin’ storytime. Be ready to rock and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Meeting Room. Drop in
Two-Year-Old Storytime
10:15 am
Two-Year-Old Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 30 @ 10:15 am – 10:30 am
Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Raising Readers
10:30 am
Raising Readers
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 30 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Help your child get ready to read with stories, finger plays, and music. Receive information on child development and early literacy skill building. These story times are geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are [...]
Tales for Tots
10:30 am
Tales for Tots
@ Glencoe Public Library
Apr 30 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
All ages with parent or caregiver Read, sing, talk, and play to build early literacy skills! Join us for stories, songs and more, followed by time for socialization and play.
Preschool Storytime
10:45 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Waukegan Public Library
Apr 30 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Description: Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts. Location: Early Learning Center (Lower Level)
Baby Storytime
11:00 am
Baby Storytime
@ Grayslake Area Public LIbrary,
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
0-18 MONTHS | DROP IN Get out of the house with baby! Bring your newborn to 18-month-old to the library for a fun storytime including songs, parachute play, bubbles, and more!
Storytime
11:00 am
Storytime
@ Pottery Barn Kids
Apr 30 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Join Pottery Barn Each Week for a story time as we read aloud some of your favorite books. Become a book club member and receive a special gift after attending five story times.
Baby and Me
11:15 am
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
12:00 pm
American Eagles Gymnastics Open Gym
@ American Eagles Gymnastics
Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Cost is $5 for the hour.
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
3:00 pm
Deerfield Tree House Drop in Play
@ Jewett Park Community Center
Apr 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Your children will love the Treehouse on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center. The kids will enjoy the eight foot tube slide, mountain climb, spring walk, web crawl and double cush-n-cube bags, [...]
Ozobot Class
3:00 pm
Ozobot Class
@ North Chicago Public Library
Apr 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ozobot class is a fun way to teach your children the basics of coding! Ozobots are a tiny robot toy that your children can “train” to move in basic patterns. Space is limited. For [...]
Dia de los Niños Celebration
4:00 pm
Dia de los Niños Celebration
@ Zion-Benton Public Library
Apr 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Celebrate Dia de los Niños at the Zion Benton Public Library. The Magic of the Spellbinder will be performing his amazing magic show at 4:00 p.m. Family Loteria will be from 5:30-6:30 and an Afro-Latino story walk [...]
Teen Choice Movie Night
4:00 pm
Teen Choice Movie Night
@ Lake Forest Library
Apr 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vanquish the Monday blues with a weekly movie (chosen by you!) at the Library. Popcorn and drinks are on us!
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
4:00 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Point
@ Warren Newport Public Library
Apr 30 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop-in STEM Activity for Grades K-5
Family Drop-in Storytime
6:30 pm
Family Drop-in Storytime
@ Lake Villa District Library
Apr 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come be part of the fun at storytime! It’s a half hour of books, songs, fingerplays and storytelling activities. All ages welcome, no registration required!
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Thanks so much for this list of things to do! Makes it so easy to search daily!
X factor in Mundelein was listed today for toddler time. It was not open and looked very run down.
Jamie I’m very sorry about that, we do our best to provide accurate information. I have reached out to X Factor to confirm their hours. - Melissa
Jamie we did reach out to them and they said the days and hours we have are correct. I’m sorry you experienced that, I would give the facility a call.
Under five family time at Vernon library is now at 10:30am for the rest of the year.
Thank you, we have updated the calendar.