Upcoming Early Childhood Events
Summer Play Camp at Park West
Join us Friday mornings at Park West Co-op for our 7-week Summer Play Group!
Whirlwind Exhibit
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago announces the addition of an all-new “WhirlWind” exhibit designed to provide young visitors with the opportunity to explore the capabilities of wind and air.
Kohl Children's Museum Butterfly Encounter
Check out Kohl Children’s Museum for their seasonal butterfly exhibit!
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.
Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents.
Sharing the Wonders of Magic!
Award-winning magician and children’s book author Terrence Hunter presents lightning-fast illusions, comedy, and magic.
Sharing the Wonders of Magic!
Award-winning magician and children’s book author Terrence Hunter presents lightning-fast illusions, comedy, and magic.
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!
Bug Buddies Storytime- Grades K-2
Join local author and former Wilmette District 39 teacher, Melanie Uteg, for a reading of her chapter book, Dung and Bo Go To Bee School, and interactive games and crafts.
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?
Andertoons: Dinosaurs vs Robots
Draw dangerous dinosaurs and radical robots. What happens next? Do they fight or have a picnic? Shoot lasers or share ice cream? Either way, kids will love this fun draw-along workshop.
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.
Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents.
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!
Let's Play! Fort Building
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, the Winnetka Park District, and the Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool for a day of building, imagining, and playing together!
Let's Play! Fort Building
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, the Winnetka Park District, and the Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool for a day of building, imagining, and playing together!
Let's Play! Fall Forest Exploration at Heller Nature Center
Discover the magic of fall at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park!
Let's Play! Cardboard Design Experience
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth District 38, and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library for a morning of hands-on creativity and open-ended fun!
Let's Play! Winter Forest Exploration
Bundle up and head outside for a morning of winter play with The Alliance for Early Childhood, Heller Nature Center, and the Park District of Highland Park.
Let's Play! At Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and Park West Cooperative Nursery School for a special morning designed just for young children!
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!
Let's Play! Summer Forest Exploration
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, BackYard Nature Center, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a morning of outdoor, child-directed play in the beautiful Erikson Woods!
The Mighty Pawns Chess Club at Wilmette Public Library
Join the Wilmette Public Library for chess club!
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!
Wilmette Public Library Book Buddies
Join the Wilmette Public Library for Reading Buddies!
Wilmette Public Library- Family Movie: The Lorax
Join The Wilmette Public Library for a family movie!
Corny Storytime and Art
Join us for interactive stories about the mighty cob, followed by a corny art project.
Storytime in Mandarin Chinese
Join us for stories, songs, and fun in Mandarin Chinese! Presented by local educator Ling Liu.
Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents.
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!
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!
Wilmette Public Library Pride Party
Get ready for Pride with parade-worthy crafts and live music by the Chicago Jazz Dads.
Tots N Tunes Concert: Justin Roberts
Five-time Grammy nominated artist Justin Roberts kicks off Summer Reading in Glencoe!
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!
Family Entertainment Scribble Monster Play
ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas!
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.
Mud Fest at Kohl Children’s Museum
As Muddy May comes to an end, Mud Fest brings all the muddy fun together for one exciting day!
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.
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.