Arts Events for Kids in Wheeling, IL

11 upcoming events · 11 free · from Indian Trails Public Library District

Saturday, November 7

• Light Up the Day with Diwali: Dances, Stories & Traditions🕒 Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM📍 Main Library

  Ajanta Chakraborty, co-founder of Bollywood & Culture Groove and award-winning co-author of a bestselling chil…

  Free · Registration required

Tuesday, November 10

• Noisy Time🕒 Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 Main Library

  Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR

  Free

Wednesday, November 11

• Pour Paint Snowflakes🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM📍 Main Library

  Create a one of a kind string of snowflakes using pour paint techniques. Dress to get messy. R

  Free · Registration required

Thursday, November 12

• Harvest & Lather: Fall Soap Crafting🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM📍 Main Library

  Bring the cozy vibes of autumn into your routine. Blend warm seasonal scents, gorgeous fall colors, and custom…

  Free · Registration required

Monday, November 16

• Pop-Up Movie: Power Ballad (2026)🕒 Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 PM - 7:40 PM📍 Main Library

  Wedding singer Rick bonds with former boy-band member Danny over music. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hi…

  Free · Registration required

Wednesday, November 25

• Finger Painting🕒 Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Main Library

  Create a masterpiece-- without the brushes. Dress to get messy. R

  Free · Registration required
• EARLY CLOSING - Thanksgiving Holiday🕒 Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Main Library

  Even when the doors are closed, the Indian Trails Public Library is always open online. Explore a world of e‑b…

  Free

Wednesday, December 2

• Jewelry Making Extravaganza🕒 Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM📍 Main Library

  Learn jewelry making techniques using our collection of beads and jewelry supplies to create a unique piece to…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, December 4

• Family Movie: Minions and Monsters🕒 Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM📍 Main Library

  Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Y…

  Free

Saturday, December 5

• Puzzle Exchange🕒 Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM📍 Main Library

  Bring your used, well-loved puzzles (no missing pieces) to trade with other puzzle enthusiasts. Puzzles may be…

  Free

Sunday, December 6

• Community Weaving Project🕒 Sun, Dec 6 · All day📍 Main Library

  The community weaving project is a chance to highlight the act of weaving, an important part of the character …

  Free