DuPage Children's Museum
The DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, is a not-for-profit organization. Programs are free with museum admission, unless otherwise noted.
Admission is $7.50 for visitors ages 1 to 59; $6.50 for ages 60 and older; and $88 for family memberships.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For details, call (630) 637-8000.
Wet 'n' messy: Preschoolers ages 2 and 3 create something amazing by pouring and mixing common ingredients Tuesday and Nov. 20. Sessions are offered from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is $35 for a child and adult partner for members, $40 for nonmembers. Prepayment is required.
Chemistry day: Young scientists can take part in chemistry demonstrations from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Books and beyond: Children ages 3 and 4 help bring a dramatic reading of "Swimmy" to life with moving like a fish and artistic interpretation from 9:45 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Take a Polaroid picture home. The cost is $16 for a child and partner for members, $20 for nonmembers. Advance payment is required.
Autism Family Night: The third Thursday of the month is for children with autism to come and play at the museum, but everyone is welcome. The museum is open from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, and resources on recreation, therapy providers, school issues and support organizations are available. Standard museum admission.
Rockettes: Four of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes demonstrate their kicks and interact with kids from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 16.
Indian dance: Kalapryia Indian Dancers perform from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 17.
Hop 'n' bop: Hop to the beat and bop your feet as you and your toddler experience rhythm, music and motion from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 27. The cost is $12 for child and adult partners for members, $14 for nonmembers. Advance payment is required.
Start in art: Children ages 2 and 3 discover the basics in drawing and painting and develop new skills in a three-part class Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12. Sessions are offered from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $30 for an adult member and child, $40 for nonmembers.
Just for grown-ups: Erikson Institute instructor Lorenza DiNatale teaches parents and caregivers how to promote literacy through play from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 30. The cost is $60. To register, contact www.erikson.edu/register or (312) 893-7171.