Family events
Here's a list of area activities, programs and events for your children.
Finding fossils: Future archaeologists ages 7-12 can learn how to sift through and identify marine fossils in a hands-on class from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today at the Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Jackson Avenue and Eagle Street. The cost is $44 for Naperville Park District residents and $66 for others. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Spring doll fashions: Girls ages 3-12 bring their American doll or similar-sized doll to class to design springtime outfits and jewelry from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Jackson Avenue and Eagle Street, Naperville. Girls ages 3 to 5 must be accompanied by a parent. The cost is $37 for Naperville Park District residents, $56 for others. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Paper airplanes in motion: Kids ages 8-14 can fold colorful paper into airplanes, test their flying skills and even receive their own pilot's license from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Jackson Avenue and Eagle Street, Naperville. The cost is $22 for Naperville Park District residents, $33 for others. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Children and books: Special activities to celebrate Children's Book Week continue through Sunday at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St. Info: (630) 961-4100 or www.naperville-lib.org.
Fishin' kids: Kids ages 5 to 11 can learn how to bait a hook, cast, handle fish and rig a pole from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at May Watts Park, 804 S. Whispering Drive, Naperville. Parents should remain with children. Bring folding lawn chairs and a camera. The cost is $10 for Naperville Park District residents, $15 for others. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Rhythm and rhyme: Children can explore the rhythm in words while clapping, stepping and jumping along with the rhymes and stories from 11 to 11:45 a.m. May 20 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Children make a musical instrument and decorate a folding hat to take home. Info: (630) 961-4100.
Spring babies: Kids can take a hike to learn about what animals lay eggs and what their babies look like from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 22 at the Wigwam at Knoch Knolls Park on West Street, Naperville. Children ages 4-6 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $22 for Naperville Park District residents, $33 for others. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.