Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Illinois

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Springfield · 2369 McArthur Ave, Springfield, IL

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Springfield · 2369 McArthur Ave, Springfield, IL

Kitchell Memorial Library

Kitchell Memorial Library · 300 SE 5th Street, Morrisonville, IL

Library Program in Morrisonville, IL

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Rochester Public Library District

Rochester Public Library District · 1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL

Library Program in Rochester, IL

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

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

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Starts in 1 hr · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

Sherman Public Library District

Sherman Public Library District · 2100 East Andrew Road, Sherman, IL

Library Program in Sherman, IL

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

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

Meet Marjorie Stewart Joyner: Hair Ornament Workshop

Starts in 4 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Taylorville Public Library

Taylorville Public Library · 121 West Vine Street, Taylorville, IL

Library Program in Taylorville, IL

Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Film Screening: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

Williamsville Public Library

Williamsville Public Library · 217 North Elm Street, Williamsville, IL

Library Program in Williamsville, IL

Adult Craft Club: Spring Wall Pocket

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · McKinley Park · 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Nature and Garden Club

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Riverton Village Library

Riverton Village Library · 1200 East Riverton Road, Riverton, IL

Library Program in Riverton, IL

Little Builder's Club

Starts in 2 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

Teen Anime and Manga Club

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Gage Park Branch · 2807 W. 55th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library · 130 North Franklin Street, Decatur, IL

Library Program in Decatur, IL

Teen Advisory Group

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Pulaski · 4300 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Perler Bead Club

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Pawnee Public Library

Pawnee Public Library · 613 Douglas Street, Pawnee, IL

Library Program in Pawnee, IL

Story Time with Mr. Bruce

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch · 415 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 2–6

Knight Moves: Chess Club

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

Forsyth Public Library

Forsyth Public Library · 268 South Elwood Street, Forsyth, IL

Library Program in Forsyth, IL

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Starts in 2 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Learn Chess with Dave

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Walker Branch · 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

Divernon Township Library

Divernon Township Library · 221 South Second Street, Divernon, IL

Library Program in Divernon, IL

Film Screening: Nas Time is Illmatic (2014)

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M. · 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

Starts in 4 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin · 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

Lincoln Library

Lincoln Library · 326 South Seventh Street, Springfield, IL

Library Program in Springfield, IL

Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

Adult Book Club: Such a Fun Age /Club de Libros de Adultos: Los Mejores Anos

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Old Capitol Farmers Market · S 4th St & E Adams St, Springfield, IL

Farmers Market in Springfield, IL

Urban Air Fairview Heights: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Fairview Heights · 67 Ludwig Drive, Fairview Heights, IL

Sky Zone Joliet: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Joliet · 2318 Essington Road, Joliet, IL · Ages 1+

Stonington Township Public Library

Stonington Township Public Library · 500 East North Street, Stonington, IL

Library Program in Stonington, IL

Sky Zone Alsip: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Alsip · 12080 South Cicero Avenue, Alsip, IL · Ages 1+

Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Blue Mound Memorial Library District

Blue Mound Memorial Library District · 213 North Saint Marie Street, Blue Mound, IL

Library Program in Blue Mound, IL

Main Event Warrenville: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Happening now · Mar 15 – Jun 12 · Main Event Warrenville · 28248 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL

Main Event Hoffman Estates: The Fun Day Deal is Here!

Happening now · Mar 15 – Jun 12 · Main Event Hoffman Estates · 2575 Pratum Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL

South Macon Public Library District

South Macon Public Library District · 451 West Glenn Street, Macon, IL

Library Program in Macon, IL

Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Live at the Second City: Comedy Dance Chicago presents HAPPY DANCE! Big Moves. Bigger Laughs

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL · Ages 5–95

Mount Pulaski Public Library District

Mount Pulaski Public Library District · 320 North Washington Street, Mount Pulaski, IL

Library Program in Mount Pulaski, IL

Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL

Little Learners’ Lab

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Austin Branch · 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL