What free kids events are in Glendale Heights, IL?

Glendale Heights has 38 free upcoming kids and family events, including arts and education activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Glendale Heights?

Glendale Heights offers 17 arts events, 11 education events, 6 community events, 2 stem events, 1 nature event, 1 sports event. Events are sourced from Glenside Public Library, Kidlist.

Where can I find kids events in Glendale Heights this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Glendale Heights from Glenside Public Library, Kidlist. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/glendale-heights for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Glendale Heights, IL

Kids & Family Events in Glendale Heights, IL

38 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Glendale Heights has 38 upcoming kids and family events — 38 free — from 2 local sources: Glenside Public Library, Kidlist.

Browse arts, education, community, stem, and more — or use the interactive map to filter by age, date, and distance from your location.

Arts (17)Education (11)Community (6)STEM (2)Nature (1)Sports (1)

🗺️ See all Glendale Heights events on the interactive map — filter by age, date, distance, and more

Glendale Heights Market — 2026-05-07 · 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Glendale Heights Sports Hub · Free

Farm Animal Crafts (All Ages) — 2026-05-02 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Galaxy Jars (Grades 7-12) — 2026-05-04 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Art Studio (Grades 1-3) — 2026-05-04 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) — 2026-05-05 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) — 2026-05-05 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Device Advice — 2026-05-06 · 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Off Site Center for Senior Citizens · Free

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) — 2026-05-06 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Senior Book Club: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult — 2026-05-06 · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Off Site Center for Senior Citizens · Free

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) — 2026-05-06 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Beaded Plant Craft (Grades 4-6) — 2026-05-06 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) — 2026-05-07 · 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) — 2026-05-08 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Canvas Painting (Grades 4-6) — 2026-05-11 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Beginning Reader Storytime (Ages 3-K + Guardian) — 2026-05-11 · 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) — 2026-05-12 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) — 2026-05-12 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Painting Afternoon (Grades 7-12) — 2026-05-12 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Baby Time (0-24 months + Guardian) — 2026-05-13 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian) — 2026-05-13 · 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Mystery Art (Grades 1-3) — 2026-05-13 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian) — 2026-05-15 · 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Main St. Illinois — 2026-05-15 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Off Site Center for Senior Citizens · Free

CHAD Housing Resident Meet & Greet — 2026-05-16 · 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM — Glenside Library · Free

A Zoo to You!: Glenside Petting Zoo (All Ages) — 2026-05-16 · 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Arte de pared de bricola (Familia) / DIY Wall Art (Family) — 2026-05-16 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

DIY Stamps (Grades 1-3) — 2026-05-18 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

DIY Stamps (Grades 4-6) — 2026-05-18 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Family LEGO Party (All Ages) — 2026-05-18 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Comics & Crafts: Night Chef (Grades 5-8) — 2026-05-20 · 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Glenbard ECC PopUp Play Time! — 2026-05-21 · 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Foodie Kids: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 4-6) — 2026-05-21 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Foodie Teens: Ice Cream Sundaes (Grades 7-12) — 2026-05-21 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Family LEGO Party (All Ages) — 2026-05-23 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Minute-to-Win-It Games (Grades 1-3) — 2026-05-26 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Star Wars Escape Room (Grades 7-12) — 2026-05-27 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Beautiful Butterflies (Ages 3-K + Guardian) — 2026-05-28 · 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM — Glenside Library · Free

Beautiful Butterflies (Ages 3-K + Guardian) — 2026-05-29 · 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM — Glenside Library · Free

Event sources for Glendale Heights:

Glenside Public Library
Kidlist

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.

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