Upcoming Early Childhood Events
Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents.
Hyde Park Day School Virtual Open Houses
Prospective parents, join us for a Virtual Open House to determine whether HPDS is the right fit for your family.
Let's Play! Summer Forest Exploration
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, BackYard Nature Center, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for an afternoon of outdoor, child-directed play in the beautiful Erikson Woods.
Family Entertainment Scribble Monster Play
ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas!
Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby
Grab your pole and meet us at the fishing hole! We are teaming up with local heroes, our very own Highland Park Police Department. Officers and Park District staff will be onsite to help bait and reel in your biggest catch!
Summer Play Camp at Park West
Join us Friday mornings at Park West Co-op for our 7-week Summer Play Group!
Tots N Tunes Concert: Justin Roberts
Five-time Grammy nominated artist Justin Roberts kicks off Summer Reading in Glencoe!
Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory
Let's go on a wild goose chase! Comprised of a set of interactive vignettes and verses, shadow puppeteer Matt Sandbank's hilarious show will awaken a sense of wit and wonder in all!
Chicago Botanic Garden Teacher Professional Development: Magic Potions and Wizard Science
Call all teachers- It’s “gee whiz” science time for teachers as we mess around with potions and props that awe and amaze!
Kohl Children's Museum Butterfly Encounter
Check out Kohl Children’s Museum for their seasonal butterfly exhibit!
Chicago Botanic Garden Teacher Professional Development: School Gardens Outside the Box
Call all teachers- Learn about different ways to envision a school garden with the Chicago Botanic Garden!
Chicago Botanic Garden Teacher Professional Development: Monarchs, Milkweed, and More
Call all teachers- Spend a day immersed in monarch butterfly beauty, life cycles, adaptations, interactions with other organisms, and other NGSS-related life science concepts.
Todd Downing's Tall Tales and Silly Songs
Who doesn’t love a tall tale? Todd tells some real whoppers and then weaves them into lively songs!
Scopes in the City
The Scopes in the City astronomers bring the Adler Planetarium-- and the universe-- to Glencoe!
Chicago Botanic Garden Teacher Professional Development: STEAM in the Garden
Call all teachers- Did you know that many scientists are artists?
Tots N Tunes: Little Lunas
Get ready to rock out with The Luna Blues Machine as they present Little Lunas, an interactive, bilingual musical experience just for little learners!
Classroom Design and Relationships that Support Sensory Regulation
Join us for a morning to deepen your knowledge of practical strategies for designing classrooms and interactions that support regulation, belonging, and engagement for a wide range of learners.
Back to School Bash
Get ready to kick off the school year with a night of fun, friends, and fantastic music!
Honey Harvest Festival
Celebrate the sweetness of the season at our Honey Harvest Festival!
The Alliance at the Winnetka Farmers' Market
Come visit our booth at The Winnetka Farmers’ Market!
HP Community 3rd Annual Fall Fest
Mark your calendars for the most joyful, jam-packed family day of the year—Fall Fest 2026 is almost here!
New Parent Playgroup
Have a baby born since Fall 2025? Join us to build community and confidence as you navigate life with your new little one.
Rainbow Storytime
Celebrate self expression, identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community with a storytime for the whole family.
Chicago Botanic Garden Teacher Professional Development: Best Science and Nature Books
Call all teachers- Review new children’s literature about nature and science at this Chicago Botanic Garden professional development class.
Hyde Park Day School Virtual Open Houses
Prospective parents, join us for a Virtual Open House to determine whether HPDS is the right fit for your family.
Let's Play! Sandcastles and Seagulls
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, the Wilmette Park District, and BackYard Nature Center for a morning of sandcastles and nature play! Bring your favorite sandcastle-building tools and a sense of adventure as we explore, build, and play together at the beach.
Hyde Park Day School In-Person Campus Tours
Hyde Park Day School invites prospective parents to join us for an in-person school tour!
Hyde Park Day School In-Person Campus Tours
Hyde Park Day School invites prospective parents to join us for an in-person school tour!
Hyde Park Day School In-Person Campus Tours
Hyde Park Day School invites prospective parents to join us for an in-person school tour!
Storytime in Russian: BECHA Means Spring!
Join us for fun stories and activities in Russian that the whole family will enjoy!
Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents.
Let's Play! At the Farm
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood and Historic Wagner Farm for a morning of springtime exploration on the farm. Families are invited to step inside the 1920s farmhouse, barter for goods at the Farm Stand, get creative in the Maker area, play in the Farm Adventure Area, and explore the Heritage Center’s farmhouse kitchen and garden.
Hyde Park Day School Virtual Open Houses
Prospective parents, join us for a Virtual Open House to determine whether HPDS is the right fit for your family.
Writer's Theatre Education Drop-In Spring Break Camp
Looking for a fun and flexible way to stay active over spring break? Drop in to WT for a customizable camp experience!
Conservation Celebration
Did you know that the Nature Museum isn't just an awesome place to explore and learn? We're also involved in protecting nature!
Hyde Park Day School Virtual Open Houses
Prospective parents, join us for a Virtual Open House to determine whether HPDS is the right fit for your family.
Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents.
March Family Open Gym
Come join us for a fun-filled Family Open Gym event at Park West Cooperative Nursery School!
New Parent Playgroup
Have a baby born since Fall 2025? Join us to build community and confidence as you navigate life with your new little one.