May Events & Activities
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May 1, 2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 & 27-30
Animal Secrets
Glenview: 847-832-6600
May 1, 10:15-10:45am
Tot Time
Lake Bluff: http://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/
Kohl Children’s Museum, 2100 Patriot Boulevard: In “Animal Se-
crets,” families will explore the hidden habitats and secret lives
of forest animals. Using imaginative role-play and hands-on
activities, children will discover nature from an animal’s point
of view in naturalistic environments, including a meadow,
woodland, cave and naturalists’ tent.
Lake Bluff Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave.: Children ages 6 months
through 2 years can listen to books and music while they social-
ize and play with age appropriate toys. Children must be super-
vised by an adult at all times during this casual meet up.
May 1, 10-11am
Wacky Woodworks
Round Lake: 847-546-8558 http://www.roundlakeareaparkdis-
trict.org/index.cfm
May 1-9, 10:30am-5pm
The Artist’s Studio
Chicago: http://www.artic.edu/event/artists-studio-13?did=125
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: This busy class
will introduce “process” woodworks using sandpaper, nails,
hammer and glue! Your child will have the opportunity to cre-
ate some really unique pieces. Ages 2-5.
The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.: What’s in
store to explore? Studio art-making, visits by a guest artist, or
a gallery activity station? Where will the Artist’s Studio pop
up next?
May 1 & 8, 9:30-10:05am
Wonderful Ones
Kenosha: 262-564-6113
May 1 & 8, 11-11:20am
Bouncing Babies
Tinley Park: https://tinley.libnet.info/event/471547
Kenosha Southwest Neighborhood Library, 7979 38th Avenue:
Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24
months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of
books, songs, manipulatives and rhymes, with an emphasis on
repetition for their developing minds. Storytime is followed by
15 minutes of free play.
Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive: Storytime for
3-23 month-olds and parents. Introduce your baby to books,
reading and the library! No registration required.
May 1-6
Preschool Art Fair
Aurora: https://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/event/free-
preschool-art-fair/
May 2, 7-8pm
Abe Lincoln Book Club
North Aurora: 630-801-4340 http://northaurora.evanced.info/
signup/EventDetails?EventId=13000&backTo=Calendar&startD
ate=2018/02/01
Eola Community Center, 555 South Eola Road: ZOOM ZOOM -
Preschoolers on the go! Experience the exciting world of trans-
portation through a preschooler’s eyes. Walk the halls of Eola
Community Center and take in the sights! Free.
Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak Street: Enjoy snacks and
conversation about that month’s book. The first five to register
at the library will receive a free copy of the book. May’s book is
“When We Collided.” Registration required.
May 1 & 8, 9:30am-noon
Sonshine Tuesday School
Rolling Meadows: 224-249-2896 http://www.cdfamily.org/
sonshine-school/
May 2-27
“Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical”
Chicago: http://www.apollochicago.com/shows/emerald-city-
theatre/
Cardinal Drive Church of Christ, 2300 Cardinal Drive: Registra-
tion is now open for Sonshine Tuesday School, which welcomes
all children ages 2-5. This once-a-week, Bible-based preschool
program is free. For more information, call the church at 847-
259-2995 or visit www.cdfamily.org to register.
Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland
Apollo Theater - Mainstage, 2540 N. Lincoln Avenue: Based on
the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book by Mo Willems, this
comic adventure centers around little Trixie and her best plush
friend in the whole world, Knuffle Bunny. Morning and after-
noon showings. Check website for dates and times.
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