Fantastic Fair Foods Tuesday 07/09 10-10:45 am Enjoy a summer of STEAM-Park fun! We will be discovering and exploring all the fun things there are to do when you visit a theme park or fair. Each date will feature different hands-on activity stations featuring science, engineering, art, and math along with various sensory experiences. This program has been…
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile Saturday, June 1 | Memorial Park | 5K/10K Race Start: 7:30A 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run Start: 8:45A All participants receive a commemorative shirt, post-race refreshments, a complimentary beverage and finisher medal. Stick around after the race for entertainment and more at the Cream…
Touch a Truck is coming to Reed Keppler Park. After a short hiatus, this very popular event is back. West Chicago residents are encouraged to bring the family out June 1st at Reed-Keppler Park for a morning of trucks adventures. Kids of all ages can explore, discover and climb on a variety of construction and…
The West Chicago Public Library invites families to a celebration honoring the tradition of Día de los Niños (Day of the Children). This special day is a holiday celebrated particularly in Mexico, and has a strong connection to literacy, books, and libraries. The last day of April every year marks a special occasion all across…
Get ready for an afternoon of family FUN with the West Chicago Park District. Families will enjoy a dinner of pizza and dessert before rotating through different Nerf activities, including a Parent/Child Nerf battle, target practice, and parachute games. Everyone is allowed to play, so make sure to wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear. All…
Snow has finally covered the landscape in a blanket of white. With more in the forecast, the DuPage County Forest Preserve might get enough snow to operate the Blackwell Tubing Hill. To get alerted when it’s open, text the word TUBING to 866-743-7332. A text alert will only get sent on days that the tubing…
The National Honor Society invites families to join them for a delightful morning filled with holiday cheer at their highly anticipated Breakfast with Santa event. Taking place on December 9 from 8:30 am to 11 am in the cafeteria of West Chicago Community High School – 326 Joliet Street West Chicago, this festive gathering promises…
Tuesday, November 28: Messy Masterpieces 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM West Chicago Public Library District, Main Program Room Explore art in the messiest way possible. We will use play-doh, paint, and more. Come dressed for some messy fun. Ages 1-5. Event Type(s): Youth, Toddlers & Preschoolers Origami 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM West Chicago Public…
“The death of a child is an immeasurably tragic event, and my heart goes out to anyone who has had to experience such a loss,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “This law acknowledges the severity of these situations and allows families the necessary time to grieve, seek support and begin their healing journey without the added…
The West Chicago Public Library will host a holiday open house- December 1 between 5-8pm. All are welcome to attend. This year’s theme is An Enchanted Winter’s Evening. The library has been decorated, the weather is turning colder, and special guests are ready to come by. The West Chicago Community High School Choir has been…
As fall settles once again in West Chicago, the picturesque scenes of rustling leaves and when in unincorporated areas, the scent of burning leaves wafting through the air evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth. These familiar sensations transport us back to childhood memories of raking leaves with cousins, frolicking in piles of scarlet and…
It is said being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you’ll ever have in life. Today, more than one in five Americans (21.3 percent) are caregivers, having provided care to an adult or child with special needs at some time in the past 12 months. This totals an estimated 53.0…
A recent visit to Sonny Acres Farm was so very much enjoyed by all. It was a sunny, crisp day- there is so much to do and see at Sonny Acres, especially for families. Enjoy our Slideshow of our visit! Their fall festival is going on now until October 29th- they are open Tuesday-Sunday and…
Supported by a mini grant from the Environmental Education Association of Illinois , the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle is hosting nature walks as a way of wellness through nature. This free program promotes wellness through dedicated time in nature. Registration is required CLICK HERE to sign upRegistration is…
The city of West Chicago is hosting their annual trick-or-treat event in downtown West Chicago, and at the West Chicago Public Library on Saturday, October 28 between 1:00-3:00 pm. This is a free event. Billy Brick’s pizza will be selling pizza from their food truck on site at the library parking lot.
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the entire Month of October is Fire Prevention Awareness Month. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) —has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years. This year’s…
Lean Middle School will hold a book fair during their family literacy night. The fair will take place on Tuesday, October 3 between 6:00- 7:30. Students will have the opportunity to visit and view books during the school day as well.
Events and Programming at the Library this week: Monday, September 18: Dia de los Muertos: Take Home Picture Frame Kits 9/15/2023 9/30/2023 West Chicago Public Library District Stop by the library anytime from 9/15-9/30 to pick up a picture frame for our public Día de los Muertos ofrenda! (Day of the Dead altar) Kits will be…
We had an absolutely shell-tastic time watching the new 2023 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie at Classic Theaters Charlestowne 18 in St. Charles. Not only were we thrilled to catch this highly anticipated film, but we also got to experience it on their awesome bargain movie day, Tuesday where all tickets, regardless of the show…
From the Editor’s Desk: a September 11th memoir Where were you on 9/11? It is a common question posed by people in my generation (Gen X) in the US, just as older people remember the attacks on Pearl Harbor on that fateful day of December 7, 1941. I want to share my story and experience…
