Upcoming Early Childhood Events
Family Peer Grief Support Group
Find out more about Willow House’s free monthly Family Peer Grief Support Group for youth ages 3 -28 years experiencing the loss of a family member.
Family Activity Night (Grief Support Gathering)
Find out more about Willow House’s free monthly Grief Support Gathering.
Family Open Gym at Park West Co-op
Come join us for a fun-filled Family Open Gym event at Park West Cooperative Nursery School!
Not So Spooky Halloween
Join Winnetka Public Library for a fun (and not scary) time celebrating Halloween!
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
New Parent Playgroup
Have a baby born since Spring 2026? Join us to build community and confidence as you navigate life with your new little one.
BOOseum Bash
Join Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences for an afternoon of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun!
Outside the Lines: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Check out this new virtual support group from The Counseling Center of the North Shore.
"The Roots of Kindness" Exhibit Opening
Join the Kohl Children’s Museum for the opening of their new exhibit!
Trick of Tales Halloween Show
Put on your costume and join us for a special Halloween gorytime!
Trick of Tales Halloween Show
Put on your costume and join us for a special Halloween gorytime!
Wake Up Words Family Playtime
Bring the whole family together to celebrate reading and art through creative play! Stories come to life on select Sunday mornings at Writers Theatre.
Outside the Lines: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Check out this new virtual support group from The Counseling Center of the North Shore.
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
Nature Preschool Virtual Open House
Join the Chicago Botanic Garden to virtually meet some of their teaching staff, explore the indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, and learn about daily activities at their Nature Preschool.
Saints JFX School Open House
Join Saints JFX School for a tour and learn more about our admissions process. We hope to see you soon at Saints JFX!
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
Northwestern CTD Parent + Child Program Preview
Curious if in-person Advanced Enrichment programming is right for your young learner?
Interested in seeing what dynamic, hands-on, talent development looks like in action?
Join us for CTD Program Preview Day!
Family Open Gym at Park West Co-op
Come join us for a fun-filled Family Open Gym event at Park West Cooperative Nursery School!
Childcare Matinee: The Royale
WT's Childcare Matinee Series makes seeing theatre easier to attend for parents and caregivers. Drop your young ones off at on onsite theatre class for ages 5-11 and enjoy a Sunday matinee performance.
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
NSCD Come See Us In Action
Join North Shore Country Day School for their “Come See Us in Action” Day!
Gingerbread House Decorating
Celebrate the winter holidays with Winnetka Public Library!
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
Family Playdate & Open House at Park West Co-op
Join Park West Co-op for a fun-filled morning of play and discovery!
Wake Up Words Family Playtime
Bring the whole family together to celebrate reading and art through creative play! Stories come to life on select Sunday mornings at Writers Theatre.
Family Open Gym at Park West Co-op
Come join us for a fun-filled Family Open Gym event at Park West Cooperative Nursery School!
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
Noon Years Eve Concert
Join Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve countdown!
Wake Up Words Family Playtime
Bring the whole family together to celebrate reading and art through creative play! Stories come to life on select Sunday mornings at Writers Theatre.
Martin Luther King Day Of Service
Join the Volunteer Center for its Annual Day of Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Why Kids Do Unkind Things and What to Do About It by Molly Pope
Join Bennett Day School for this informative program led by Molly Pope.
Smarty Pants, the Big Balloon Show
Exercise your imagination with the hilarious Smarty Pants!
Outside the Lines: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Check out this new virtual support group from The Counseling Center of the North Shore.
The Mighty Pawns Chess Club
Make new friends and improve your chess game with the guidance of an experienced chess player.
Childcare Matinee: Sisters
WT's Childcare Matinee Series makes seeing theatre easier to attend for parents and caregivers. Drop your young ones off at on onsite theatre class for ages 5-11 and enjoy a Sunday matinee performance.
Fall Saturday Tots at Park West Co-op
Spend Saturday morning engaged with your child in joyous discovery!
Little Craft Hub
Explore and play with STEAM concepts in this craft program for the whole family!
Let's Play! Fall Forest Exploration at Heller Nature Center
Discover the magic of fall at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park!
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
Join Winnetka Public Library for a fun time decorating mini pumpkins!
Lego Club
Make new friends as you build with our bricks. Your imagination is the limit!
STEAM Lab: Pumpkin Picker Challenge
Challenge your creative skills as you make a tiny pumpkin picker!
Firefly Family Theatre
The beloved Firefly Family Theatre returns for TWO shows on this school day-off!
Firefly Family Theatre
The beloved Firefly Family Theatre returns for TWO shows on this school day-off!
Saints JFX School Open House
Join Saints JFX School for a tour and learn more about our admissions process. We hope to see you soon at Saints JFX!
YogiFireflies Class
Using music, movement, stories, and games, this interactive yoga class will engage your child’s imagination while they learn yoga poses, simple breathing techniques, and guided meditation.
YogiBees Preschool Class
Try a fun and interactive introduction to yoga and mindfulness!
Outside the Lines: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Check out this new virtual support group from The Counseling Center of the North Shore.
Saints JFX School Open House
Join Saints JFX School for a tour and learn more about our admissions process. We hope to see you soon at Saints JFX!
Story Explorers
Join us after school for dramatic stories, rhymes, puppets, and songs, just for children ages 4-7.
Outside the Lines: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Check out this new virtual support group from The Counseling Center of the North Shore.
Storytime in Russian
Join us for fun stories and activities in Russian that the whole family will enjoy.
Storytime in Russian
Join Wilmette Public Library for fun stories and activities in Russian that the whole family will enjoy.
Wake Up Words Family Playtime
Bring the whole family together to celebrate reading and art through creative play! Stories come to life on select Sunday mornings at Writers Theatre.
Family Day in the Bird Habitat
Join Go Green Wilmette for a Family Day in the Bird Habitat!
