Arts Events for Kids in Waukegan, IL

14 upcoming events · 13 free · from Waukegan Park District, Waukegan Public Library

Sunday, October 18

• Proyecto de Arte Día de los Muertos🕒 Sun, Oct 18 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM📍 Waukegan Public Library

  Paint a statue in vibrant colors for your ofrenda. Pinta una estatua con colores vibrantes para tu ofrenda. Pa…

  Free

Monday, October 19

• Bilingual Storytime🕒 Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Waukegan Public Library🔁 5 dates

  Listen to stories, sing songs, and build your language skills at this lively storytime for families. Escucha c…

  Free

Wednesday, October 21

• United Way Early Learning Club: Colors & Shapes🕒 Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Waukegan Public Library

  Practice your kindergarten readiness skills through games and crafts.

  Free · Registration required

Monday, October 26

• Bilingual Storytime🕒 Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Waukegan Public Library🔁 5 dates

  Listen to stories, sing songs, and build your language skills at this lively storytime for families. Escucha c…

  Free

Thursday, October 29

• Toddler Storytime🕒 Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Waukegan Public Library

  Jump, read, sing, and chase bubbles at this high-energy storytime for busy toddlers.

  Free

Sunday, November 1

• 2026 Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Community Celebration🕒 Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Lakehurst Center

  The Waukegan Park District and Asociación Cultural Lake County (Lake County Cultural Association) are partneri…

  Free

Monday, November 2

• Bilingual Storytime🕒 Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Waukegan Public Library🔁 5 dates

  Listen to stories, sing songs, and build your language skills at this lively storytime for families. Escucha c…

  Free

Thursday, November 5

• Shining Stars🕒 Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Waukegan Public Library

  Practice classroom skills like listening, following directions, and working as a team. 10/1: Tissue Paper Pain…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, November 6

• National STEAM Day🕒 Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Bevier Park

  The Waukegan Park District is hosting a National STEAM Day event on Friday, November 6, 2026, form 6pm to 7pm …

  Free

Saturday, November 7

• Waukegan Concert Chorus Presents Nightfall: Music of Fear and the Unknown🕒 Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Jack Benny Center for the Arts

  The Waukegan Concert Chorus presents Nightfall: Music of Fear and the Unknown on Saturday, November 7, 2026, f…

  $20

Monday, November 9

• Bilingual Storytime🕒 Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Waukegan Public Library🔁 5 dates

  Listen to stories, sing songs, and build your language skills at this lively storytime for families. Escucha c…

  Free

Wednesday, November 11

• Crafty Kids🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Waukegan Public Library

  Every child is an artist! Explore your creativity and learn new crafting techniques. Dress for a mess. Registr…

  Free · Registration required

Monday, November 16

• Bilingual Storytime🕒 Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Waukegan Public Library🔁 5 dates

  Listen to stories, sing songs, and build your language skills at this lively storytime for families. Escucha c…

  Free
• Junk Journaling🕒 Mon, Nov 16 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Waukegan Public Library

  Create a one-of-a-kind junk journal using recycled papers, magazine clippings, stickers, and other found mater…

  Free