Kids, teens and family
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
April 20
Clean Air Bus: 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Explore the Clean Air club bus, a mobile museum to teach kids to be environmentally conscious. Free, no registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Money Smart Event: 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 20, Antioch Community High School, 1133 Main St, Antioch. "Understanding Basic Finance," to help young adults and their parents make sound decisions about their financial futures. For information, contact mnekritz@ sequoits.com or srose@sequoits.com or (847) 395-1421, ext. 8057.
April 21
Storytimes: Terrific Twos & Threes, for accompanied children age 2 or 3, meets from 9:30-9:50 a.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays; Preschool Storytime, for unaccompanied children age 3, 4 or 5, meets from 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, April 21 to May 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3840, or visit eapl.org.
Special Kids Special Families: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Protected Tomorrows, 103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire. A panel of therapists will discuss "So Your Child Needs Therapy: What Should You Know?" There is no charge for the meeting, which is open to all parents of children in all school districts. For more information or to RSVP, call Chris Eng, at (847) 913-1812, or Marilyn Green Rebnord, at (847) 821-7740.
April 22
Biz Kid$ Viewing Party: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 5-8 are invited to view an episode from the PBS series "Biz Kid$," where kids teach kids about money and business, and participate in activities. To register, call Sue Malo, at (847) 578-8869 or email susanm@glcu.org.
Improv Comedy and Theater Games: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 22 to June 3, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Students in grades 6-12 will play theater and improv games. $135 for Vernon Hills residents, $169 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
April 23
Mad City Money: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Teens in grades 9-12 can participate in the Mad City Money simulation. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Bedtime Stories: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Family event. Wear pajamas, bring a teddy and read bedtime stories together. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
April 24
Nitelite Egg Hunt: 7:45-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, Hunt Club Park, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Children ages 7-12 can hunt for plastic eggs. Pizza, beverages and bingo will be offered after the hunt. Bring a flashlight from home. $7 for residents, $9 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The library's open mic night and karaoke jam for students in grades 6-12. Pizza and soda will be available. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 25
Let's Go Fly a Kite: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Adults and children are invited to join Park District staff in an early afternoon of kite flying. No registration required (bring a kite unless you've pre-ordered one). For information, call (847) 996-6805.
Star Wars Party: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Come dressed as a characters from Star Wars or Star Trek and celebrate the close of the library's 50 Anniversary festivities. Participate in Lego building contests and trivia games and win prizes. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Ole - Sing and Play: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, Highland Park Community House 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Family Network of Highland Park invites families with children ages 2-10 to a morning of singing, dancing, moving in English and Spanish. For information, call (847) 905-0377.
Teaching Money Values to Kids: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Century 21, 700 N. Lake St., Mundelein. The Mundelein Jaycees will host a free, interactive workshop for parents and grade-school children on teaching money values to their children. Register at (847) 918-1088 or peter.waitzman@thrivent.com.
April 26
Eloise Tea Party: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to an Eloise Tea Party with lemonade and cookies, games and a craft. Parents are welcome, and pink-and-black "dress-up clothes" are optional. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
April 27
Weird Science: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Aspiring scientists in grades 4-6 can take part in wacky experiments. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Mother's Day Handprint Plate: 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Transform handprints into a design on a dinner plate for mom. Pieces will be fired off-site and returned in one week to the park district for pickup. For children, ages 4 and older. Participants under 8 must have a parent present. $34 for Vernon Hills residents, $43 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
April 28
Teen Advisory Board: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Students in grades 6-12 can voice their opinions on past programs and help start new ones. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Ongoing
Preschool screenings: Gurnee Public School District 56 holds preschool screenings during the school year at Spaulding Elementary School, 2000 Belle Plaine Ave., Gurnee. The screenings are for children ages 3-4 who live in District 56, and examine a child's skill in speech/language, fine and gross motor skills, concept development, attention span, behavior, vision, and hearing. Parents with questions or concerns about their child's development in any of these areas may schedule an appointment by calling Spaulding School at (847) 662-3701. There is no charge for the screening.
Baby Jam: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers music specially chosen for babies 6- to 23-months-old to give the babies a safe space to move and bounce; an alternative activity will be provided for siblings older than 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Family Jam: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different style of music each week to get everyone dancing, for children ages 2-5 with an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Big Screen Games: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers a different interactive DVD game each week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Afternoon Adventures: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different craft, game, or activity every week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Lunch & Listen: Noon Fridays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a one-hour sample of a different book on CD each week for students in fourth grade and up. Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch, and the library will provide drinks and snacks. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Fremont's Impressive Teens: 4 to 5:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open to students in grades 7-12. Teens who attend two F.I.T. meetings are eligible to earn service hours by volunteering at the library. Register online at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.
Homeschool Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A chance for homeschooling families to get to know one another. Parents can network while their school-aged children can play together. Most Mondays require no registration; one Monday per month will feature a program for which patrons must register. To register or for information, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk in the library.