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. Family memberships are $88 per year. ACM Adventurer memberships are $110 per year and include entry to more than 100 different children's museums in the United States. 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.
Winter break:ŒSpecial activities are offered from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art Studio during winter break. The schedule is as follows: today, snowflake patterns; Saturday, dabbling dough.
Books and beyond:ŒChildren ages 5-8 participate in a dramatic reading of "Christina Katerina and Box" by Doris Burn and create their own box art piece from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $16 for a child and adult partner for members, $20 for nonmembers. Advance payment required.
Start in art:ŒTwo- and-3-year-olds discover the connections between images and the written work as they sculpt, paint, create colorful collages and then invent stories about their creations in a three-week program Wednesday, Jan. 16 and 23. Two sessions are offered: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for adult member and child, $40 for nonmembers.
Just for grown-ups:ΠVeteran speech pathologist, author, parent-educator and life coach Anne Felt discusses emotional intelligence and children's learning at 7 p.m. Thursday. The cost is $15 for members, $20 nonmembers; continuing education credits available. To register, contact www.erikson.edu/register or (312) 893-7171.
My first mess:ŒToddlers ages 15-24 months explore messy art and science in a three-week class Jan. 11, 18 and 25. Two sessions are offered: 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. The cost for child and adult is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Prepayment is required.
Jug band:ŒSteven Keefe and the Family Jug Band present a performance that will have feet tapping and hands clapping from 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 12.
Autism Family Night:ŒThe 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 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 17, and resources on recreation, therapy providers, school issues and support organizations are available. Standard museum admission.
Hop 'n' bop: Children ages 2 and 3 step up to dance and rhythm from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19. The cost is $12 for child and adult partners for members, $14 nonmembers. Advance payment required.
Bear Scout Day:ŒBear Scouts come in groups or individually to experiment with electricity and make their own electromagnet from 10 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, 1 to 2 p.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 21. Adults must stay with the Scouts. The cost is $8 for Scouts, $4.25 for adults.
Start in science:ŒToddler scientist ages 2 and 3 see how some things sink and some float on Jan. 22. Two sessions are offered: 9:45 to 10:15 am. and 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is $12 for child and adult partner for members, $14 nonmembers. Advance payment required.
Symphony performance:ŒMembers of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra perform from 10:30 to noon Jan. 26.
Zoom into engineering:ŒMembers of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers present fun engineering challenges for all ages from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 27.
Junior book group:ŒChildren ages 3 and 4 help bring a dramatic reading of the classic tale, "Swimmy," to life with moving like a fish and artistic interpretation from 9:45 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Take a Polaroid picture home. The cost is $16 for a child and partner for members, and $20 nonmembers. Advance payment required.
Children's portraits:ŒSee children's portraits and learn more about early childhood art with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. and a reception for young artists and their families from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31.