Event List

Learn the basics of 3D printing while creating your own unique piece to keep.

In this fun scavenger hunt, follow the clues to discover books featuring Muslim characters.

Pick up a lantern, find a cozy spot, and settle in for a step back in time. Lights will be dimmed, a video projected onto a wall, and a chapter read aloud from a historical fiction novel.

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a catch game with falling objects, characters, and a custom background as you level up your coding skills. 

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month features a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun! 

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

For kids PreK-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

Abominable

Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history. 

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

Learn about the human heart and make a simple stethoscope in this session designed for kids who are homeschooled.

Drop-in event for kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

Learn about the human heart and make a simple stethoscope.

Drop-in event for kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

Learn the basics of 3D printing while creating your own unique piece to keep.

Turning Red

From Oscar-winning animator/director/screenwriter Domee Shi, this coming-of-age story explores identity, family relationships, and Chinese culture.

Compete with your friends to be the last one standing in this Minecraft tournament for kids in grade 4-8. We'll have multiple rounds and prizes for the winners.

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a catch game with falling objects, characters, and a custom background as you level up your coding skills. 

Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history. 

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

Drop-in event for kids PreK-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 kids at a time. 

Pick up a lantern, seek a spot of refuge, and brace for a spooky video projected onto a wall. Lights will be dimmed and a chapter will be read aloud from a scary novel. Then, kick back, relax--if you dare, and read a book of your choice. 

Families can drop in as Chicago-based nonprofit organization Akin for Action leads activities building toys for animals that are living in the animal shelter. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

Kids PreK through grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ youth are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black hair.

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month features a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun!