Arts Events for Kids in Barrington, IL

16 upcoming events · 16 free · from Barrington Area Library

Thursday, September 10

• Art Play🕒 Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM📍 Barrington Area Library🔁 3 dates

  All ages w/caregiver Thursdays, August & Sept, 10 AM Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imaginat…

  Free

Friday, September 11

• Second Fridays: Die Musikmeisters🕒 Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Oktoberfest arrives early with a lively evening of traditional German polkas, waltzes, folk music, and audienc…

  Free · Registration required

Monday, September 14

• Astronomy Club (Gr. 3-5)🕒 Mon, Sep 14 · 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Grades 3-5 Are you mesmerized by stars, planets, and all things outer space? Let’s explore the universe togeth…

  Free · Registration required

Wednesday, September 16

• Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)🕒 Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  PreK-5 w/caregiver Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and …

  Free · Registration required
• Laser-Etch Paint by Number🕒 Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM📍 Barrington Area Library🔁 2 dates

  Choose from a few preset designs for etching, then spend time painting and relaxing in the MakerLab. Register.…

  Free · Registration required

Thursday, September 17

• Art Play🕒 Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM📍 Barrington Area Library🔁 3 dates

  All ages w/caregiver Thursdays, August & Sept, 10 AM Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imaginat…

  Free
• Laser-Etch Paint by Number🕒 Thu, Sep 17 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM📍 Barrington Area Library🔁 2 dates

  Choose from a few preset designs for etching, then spend time painting and relaxing in the MakerLab. Register.…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, September 18

• Found Word Buttons (Gr. 6-8)🕒 Fri, Sep 18 · 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Grades 6-8 Find some words in old books and turn them into button art. Register. Program Room.

  Free · Registration required

Monday, September 21

• Pokémon Card Discovery & Appraisal🕒 Mon, Sep 21 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Grade 3 and up, w/caregiver, to adults Curious about a card in your Pokémon deck? Drawn Together Games provide…

  Free · Registration required

Tuesday, September 22

• Morning Garden Story Time + Craft🕒 Tue, Sep 22 · 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM📍 Barrington Area Library

  All ages w/caregiver Enjoy a special outdoor garden-themed story time. Then, explore the Teaching Garden with …

  Free

Thursday, September 24

• Art Play🕒 Thu, Sep 24 · 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM📍 Barrington Area Library🔁 3 dates

  All ages w/caregiver Thursdays, August & Sept, 10 AM Through process-oriented art, kids explore their imaginat…

  Free

Friday, September 25

• Books + Beats (Ages 0 – 5 w/participating adult)🕒 Fri, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 Barrington Area Library

  0 – 5 w/participating adult Practice making rhythm with our shakers and sticks in this interactive musical sto…

  Free

Wednesday, September 30

• Treats for Troops🕒 Wed, Sep 30 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  In collaboration with Treats for Troops Local organization Treats for Troops needs our help to create care pac…

  Free
• Art Studio (Gr. K-8, caregivers welcome)🕒 Wed, Sep 30 · 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome Create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Ro…

  Free
• Paint It @ BALibrary: Purrrfect Pumpkin🕒 Wed, Sep 30 · 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Art instructor Ivy provides step-by-step instructions for a moonlit scene of a black cat atop a pumpkin. Dress…

  Free · Registration required
• Diamond Art Stickers (Gr. 6-8)🕒 Wed, Sep 30 · 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM📍 Barrington Area Library

  Grades 6-8 Try out diamond art by making a sticker! Register. Program Room.

  Free · Registration required