Arts & Culture in Crete, IL

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

San Rocco St. Anthony Hall

San Rocco St. Anthony Hall · Chicago Heights, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago Heights, IL

Perler Bead Club

Starts in 5 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Climate Kids Club: Earth Day Craft

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Beverly · 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL

Lotton Art Glass

Lotton Art Glass · 24760 S Country Ln, Crete, IL

Museum Exhibit in Crete, IL

Art Bots

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Jeffery Manor Branch · 2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL

A Stitch in Time Crochet Club / Club de Tejer

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

Paarlberg Farmstead Homestead

Paarlberg Farmstead Homestead · South Holland, IL

Museum Exhibit in South Holland, IL

The Great Frame Up

The Great Frame Up · 18450 Governors Hwy, Homewood, IL

Museum Exhibit in Homewood, IL

Open Block Play

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mount Greenwood Branch · 11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

After School Fun

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Elvehjem Museum of Art

Elvehjem Museum of Art · 800 University Ave, Matteson, IL

Museum Exhibit in Matteson, IL

International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL

Teen Tournament: Super Smash Bros!

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

Matteson Historical Museum

Matteson Historical Museum · 813 School Ave, Matteson, IL

Museum Exhibit in Matteson, IL

Kids Night Out ~ Drop Off Event!

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Frankfort · 19981 LaGrange Rd #032, Frankfort, IL

Crafternoon: Recycled T-shirt Tote Bag

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Avalon · 8148 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL

Midwest Carvers Museum

Midwest Carvers Museum · 16236 Vincennes Rd, South Holland, IL

Museum Exhibit in South Holland, IL

Teen Hideaway

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Brighton Park Branch · 4314 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Arts Technology Open Studio

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Avalon · 8148 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 17–25

The Veterans Garage

The Veterans Garage · 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, IL

Museum Exhibit in Manteno, IL

Afterschool Fun: DIY Suncatcher

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Gage Park Branch · 2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 3–13

National Library Week Bookmarks

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · South Shore Branch · 2505 E. 73rd Street, Chicago, IL

Tinley Park Historical Society

Tinley Park Historical Society · 6727 174th St, Tinley Park, IL

Museum Exhibit in Tinley Park, IL

Entrepreneurship: Cosmetology Wig Making Look & Learn

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Kelly · 6151 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL · Ages 16–24

Let's Draw

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Scottsdale · 4101 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL

Robbins Historical Society & Museum

Robbins Historical Society & Museum · 13557 S Homan Ave, Robbins, IL

Museum Exhibit in Robbins, IL

Sewing 101

Starts in 5 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pullman Branch · 11001 S. Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL

Wednesday Crafternoon

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL

The George W. Maher Society

The George W. Maher Society · 13018 Maple Ave, Blue Island, IL

Museum Exhibit in Blue Island, IL

Teen Craft Tuesdays: Needle Felting

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Lawn · 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Tween Tuesday: Squishies

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Archer Heights Branch · 5055 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

KidsWork Children's Museum- Frankfort

KidsWork Children's Museum- Frankfort · 11 S White St, Frankfort, IL

Museum Exhibit in Frankfort, IL

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Triple Threat Divas Dance Studio

Triple Threat Divas Dance Studio · 13620 Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL

Arcade Games in Crestwood, IL

Summer Camp 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Burr Ridge · 470 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge, IL

Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center

Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center · 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Dot Art Inspired by Artist Yayoi Kusama

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

Messy Art: Wrapping & Weaving

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Archer Heights · 5055 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL

Pullman Holiday Candlelight House Tour

Pullman Holiday Candlelight House Tour · 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Introduction to Sewing (Teens & Young Adults)

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Thurgood Marshall · 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL

Whitney M. Young's Crochet Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. · 415 East 79th St., Chicago, IL

National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 10406 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Lego Club

Wed, Aug 12, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Kelly Branch · 6151 S. Normal Boulevard, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

Cookies & Craft: Diamond Painting

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Kelly · 6151 S. Normal Blvd., Chicago, IL