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Teen Club @ Lincoln Park

Thu, May 21, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park Branch · 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Tween Craft Night

Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL · Ages 8+

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Tales, Tunes and Play Time for Babies

Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Edgebrook · 5331 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL

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Tales for Twos and Threes

Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Mayfair Branch · 4400 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL

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LEGO® in the Library

Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Northtown Branch · 6800 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 5+

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WTTW Kids Learn & Play

Thu, May 21, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season · 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

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Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood Sunday Market · Chicago, IL

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Green City Market West Loop

Green City Market West Loop · 115 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Chicago · 1830 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Anime and Manga Club

In 5 days · Tue, May 26, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Manning · 6 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

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Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Chicago · 1801 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

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Family Story Time

In 2 days · Sat, May 23, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Near North · 310 W. Division St., Chicago, IL

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Shamilton the Improvised Hip Hop American Musical

Tomorrow · Sat, May 23, 1:30 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Plant Chicago Farmers Market

Plant Chicago Farmers Market · 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL

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Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center · 1060 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

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Sky Zone Chicago Lincoln Park: Annual Pass 2026

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Chicago Lincoln Park · 1419 N. Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 1+

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Fun with Kids

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8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine North Center · 3849 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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Origami Night for Teens

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Tinker Tuesday

In 5 days · Tue, May 26, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

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Parachute Play

In 3 days · Sun, May 24, 8:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

In 2 days · Sat, May 23, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Thurgood Marshall · 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL

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Story Time with Mr. Bruce

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 2–6

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Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · North Pulaski Branch · 4300 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Scottsdale Branch · 4101 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Cricut Sticker Making

In 2 days · Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Gage Park · 2807 W. 55th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 13+

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Hidden Gems

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Kids Night Out

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Oak Park · 124 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL

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Open Play Time

Tomorrow · Fri, May 22, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Blackstone · 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch · 3436 South King Drive, Chicago, IL

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Origami Night for Teens

In 6 days · Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Bee · 3647 S. State St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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West Loop Branch

West Loop Branch · 122 North Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL

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Near North Branch

Near North Branch · 310 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

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Tabletop Gaming Open Shop

In 2 days · Sat, May 23, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Tween Tuesday

In 5 days · Tue, May 26, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Coleman Branch · 731 E. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–13

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Open Play

In 2 days · Sat, May 23, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · South Shore · 2505 E. 73rd St., Chicago, IL

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Free Things to Do

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Crochet Club 4 All

In 2 days · Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Greater Grand Crossing Branch · 1000 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

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Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time

Tomorrow · Fri, May 22, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Walker · 11071 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

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Kids Night Out – Clay

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Glenview · 1855 Tower Dr., Glenview, IL

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Happening Today

Teen Club @ Lincoln Park

Tween Craft Night

Tales, Tunes and Play Time for Babies

Tales for Twos and Threes

LEGO® in the Library

WTTW Kids Learn & Play

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market - Indoor Season

Glenwood Sunday Market

Green City Market West Loop

Near You

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Anime and Manga Club

Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop

Urban Air Chicago: Save Big. Play All Year

Family Story Time

Shamilton the Improvised Hip Hop American Musical

Plant Chicago Farmers Market

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Sky Zone Chicago Lincoln Park: Annual Pass 2026

Fun with Kids

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

Origami Night for Teens

Tinker Tuesday

Parachute Play

Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

Story Time with Mr. Bruce

Come, Stay, Play / Ven, Quédate, Juega

Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time

Cricut Sticker Making

Hidden Gems

Kids Night Out

Open Play Time

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Origami Night for Teens

West Loop Branch

Near North Branch

Tabletop Gaming Open Shop

Tween Tuesday

Open Play

Free Things to Do

Crochet Club 4 All

Opera Cat's Playhouse Story Time

Kids Night Out – Clay

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