51 upcoming art & crafts events in Chicago for kids ages 4-8, from 4 year olds to 8 year olds.
📍 Beverly
Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County for sensory-friendly science and art exploration! Have fun while learning about natural science with hands-on experiments and crafts. For families with kids 2 ...
📍 Near North
Get ready to unleash your creativity with the magical art of origami! If you’ve ever wanted to fold up a cute animal, a mighty dinosaur, beautiful blooms or decorative boxes, this is your chance to d...
📍 Hegewisch
What’s your reading superpower? Find out at our after-school drop-in hour! Grab a cozy spot to get lost in an amazing story, or take a quick break to tackle a fun craft and play a game with friends. W...
📍 Beverly
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, n...
📍 North Pulaski
Join us as we read a story together and then create by writing and drawing together. For kids 6 to 13. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. How to Attend Register by the start of the eve...
📍 Lincoln Park
Calling all creative, artistic and innovative kids! Join Miss Rebecca for a Wednesday afternoon of crafting. Each month we have a variety of different seasonal and holiday-themed crafts. For kids 6 to...
📍 South Chicago
Join us for a fun-filled story time with stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for thi...
📍 McKinley Park
STEAM Day is a fun, story powered introduction to science, technology, engineering, art and math for young learners presented by FIRST STAR FORCE. Each session starts with an engaging picture book rea...
📍 Back of the Yards
A paint and sip with mocktails is an excellent way to learn how to paint and socialize at the same time. Painting supplies are provided, and step-by-step instructions on how to paint the m...
📍 Blackstone
Let your little ones partake in a day of Saturday play. There are games, art experiences and so much more for the kids to enjoy. Let's have some fun! For kids 3 and up. Accessibility Need sign languag...
📍 South Chicago
Let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun, hands-on bead art program where participants can use a variety of colorful beads to create whatever they imagine while enjoying a light refreshment. For ...
📍 Harold Washington Library Center
Stop in for an open house celebration with play activities, music, art and more for children and families. For kids of all ages and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or...
📍 Hegewisch
What’s your reading superpower? Find out at our after-school drop-in hour! Grab a cozy spot to get lost in an amazing story, or take a quick break to tackle a fun craft and play a game with friends. W...
📍 Logan Square
This is an informal meet-up for both experienced and new homeschooling families. Learn about library resources, how to get a library card, educational databases, library events, how to request library...
📍 Canaryville
Enjoy a relaxed art activity exploring a different art medium each session, led by one of your friendly librarians. For ages 3 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibi...
📍 South Chicago
Join us for fun, hands-on art activities where you can get creative and make something awesome! For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for ...
📍 Uptown
Join Librarian Tiffany for playful art-themed fun with stories, rhymes, songs and hands-on projects. For children 3 to 5 and their caregivers. How To Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago...
📍 Beverly
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, n...
📍 Greater Grand Crossing
Create an artwork to honor a special time spent with family or friends, inspired by images of family togetherness by artists including Romare Bearden, Mary Cassatt and Suzuki Harunobu during this self...
📍 Vodak-East Side
From 1976 to 1987 artist Calvin B. Jones along with fellow artist Mitchell Canton painted six murals on the South and West sides of Chicago. Jones was active in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s an...
📍 Independence
We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the imagination. All creations are displayed with a juice box reception of the art to follow. For ages 5 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretati...
📍 Canaryville
Build! Create! Explore! Join us for a variety of activities that highlight STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and/or mathematics). For kids 7 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpre...
📍 Hegewisch
What’s your reading superpower? Find out at our after-school drop-in hour! Grab a cozy spot to get lost in an amazing story, or take a quick break to tackle a fun craft and play a game with friends. W...
📍 Hegewisch
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with friends. Drop in and enjoy the fun, then take home your own creation. For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibil...
📍 McKinley Park
Young paleontologists are invited to chisel away at their very own clay dinosaur egg! Join us for an evening of dino play, dino facts, and dino painting galore. For families with kids ages 4 to 13. Th...
📍 Beverly
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, n...
📍 North Pulaski
Drop in during this open art studio time for families. We have some projects to choose from or you can use our materials to make your own creations. For kids 3 to 13 and their families. Kids under 1...
📍 Legler Regional
Join us as we read a story together then create by drawing and writing. For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call ...
📍 Canaryville
Love building different objects and making your imagination come to life? If so, join us for some open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks! This drop-in program is for LEGO aficionados who en...
📍 Hegewisch
What’s your reading superpower? Find out at our after-school drop-in hour! Grab a cozy spot to get lost in an amazing story, or take a quick break to tackle a fun craft and play a game with friends. W...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
STEAM Day is a fun, story-powered introduction to science, technology, engineering, art and math for young learners. Each session starts with an engaging read aloud picture book, followed by a hands-o...
📍 South Chicago
Join us for fun, hands-on art activities where you can get creative and make something awesome! For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for ...
📍 Beverly
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, n...
📍 North Pulaski
Come enjoy a variety of activities including arts, crafts, music and games. For kids aged 6 to 13. How to Attend Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal info...
📍 Woodson Regional
Do you even bead? Bring the whole family for a night of snacks and crafts sponsored by the Maker Lab and Children's Department. Use beads and charms to make beautiful jewelry, and learn to use tools t...
📍 Near North
Get ready to unleash your creativity with the magical art of origami! If you’ve ever wanted to fold up a cute animal, a mighty dinosaur, beautiful blooms or decorative boxes, this is your chance to d...
📍 Manning
Come join us for some winter vibes in this interactive children's music experience incorporating audience participation, movement and laughter. Matthew Baron is a Chicago-based musician, educator and ...
📍 Obama Presidential Center
Chicago Kids Create! Join us for an interactive storytelling session where tweens sharpen their journalism and reporting skills, inspired by Let's Meet Chicago , a book by local journalist Alina Dizik...
📍 Avalon
Join us for a holiday craft making ornaments to add some color to your festive season! For kids 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this even...
📍 Beverly
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, n...
📍 South Chicago
Join us for fun, hands-on art activities where you can get creative and make something awesome! For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for ...
📍 Beverly
Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, n...
📍 North Pulaski
Join us as we read a story together and then create by writing and drawing together. For kids 6 to 13. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. How to Attend Register by the start of the eve...
📍 Lincoln Park
Calling all creative, artistic and innovative kids! Join Miss Rebecca for a Wednesday afternoon of crafting. Each month we have a variety of different seasonal and holiday-themed crafts. For kids 6 to...
📍 Portage-Cragin
Spend the afternoon with us making crafts. Bring your imagination and we provide the supplies. For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for t...
📍 Woodson Regional
Do you want to make a snowman? Or a teddy bear, cuddly monster or Labubu? Learn to sew your own small stuffed animal and bring the whole family for a night of snacks and crafts sponsored by the Maker ...
📍 Jeffery Manor
Decorate your gingerbread man with art supplies from the library, then see whose creation is the tastiest-looking! For kids 3 to 10 with a caregiver. How to Attend Register by December 16 at 5 p.m. C...
📍 Independence
We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the imagination. All creations are displayed with a juice box reception of the art to follow. For ages 5 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretati...
📍 Woodson Regional
Nothing shares love like a homemade card! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of snacks and crafts sponsored by the Woodson Maker Lab and Woodson Children's Department. Design and bedazzle your ow...
📍 Edgebrook
Join us for a jolly, hands-on holiday celebration! Kids can win prizes for singing along to their favorite Christmas songs and make fun, festive crafts to take home. Share laughter, creativity and hol...
📍 Independence
We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the imagination. All creations are displayed with a juice box reception of the art to follow. For ages 5 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretati...
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