Arts & Culture in Orland Hills, 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

Teen Pop Up: Jellyfish Lanterns

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Vodak-East Side Branch · 3710 E. 106th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

Kids Night Out ~ Drop Off Event!

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

Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago

Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago · 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, 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

DIY Air Dry Botanical Clay Coasters

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Money Museum · 230 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

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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+

Perler Bead Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center · 740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, 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

Unsolicited Chick Pics: The KJ & Chloe Show

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 10406 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

8/2-Butterfly Paint Party

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

The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America · 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642, Chicago, IL

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National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture · 3015 W. Division St., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

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

Open Block Play

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mount Greenwood Branch · 11010 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 · 360 N. State St., Chicago, IL, 60654, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

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

Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

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

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center · 3947 S.Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Arts Crafts in 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

DIY Adult Crafts: Canvas Tote Bag Painting

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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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Spring Craft and Create

Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Altgeld Branch · 955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL

YOUmedia Crafternoon: Cloud lanterns

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chinatown · 2100 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL

The Field Museum

The Field Museum · 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

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Celebrate Spring with Tie Dye

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Pullman · 11001 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL

Teens Introduction to Zines

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Jeffery Manor Branch · 2401 E. 100th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Brandos Karaoke & Cocktail’s In The Loop

Brandos Karaoke & Cocktail’s In The Loop · 343 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL, 60604, Chicago, IL

Sing Along in Chicago, IL

After School Fun

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Kids Night Out

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

American Writers Museum

American Writers Museum · 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

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Sewing Machine Basics

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

Looking Local: Craft Supply Swap

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Avalon · 8148 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL

Bronzeville Children’s Museum

Bronzeville Children’s Museum · 9301 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL, 60617, Chicago, IL

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Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

National Hellenic Museum

National Hellenic Museum · 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60661, Chicago, IL

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Poetry Open Mic

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Manning Branch · 6 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL

Summer Camp 2026

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

Chicago Sports Museum

Chicago Sports Museum · 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

Museum Exhibit in Chicago, IL

International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Englewood Branch · 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL

Sip and Paint for Tweens

Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Clearing Branch · 6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–13