Family Friday: Supporting Development Through Play for 0-18 months
Friday, April 12, 9 – 10 a.m., Pop Pediatric Therapy
This is a workshop to help families better understand the importance of play in overall development. We will inform and demonstrate ways to support your child during early years through a multisensory and child-led approach. This workshop will be given through the lens of a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Mental Health Counselor. Bring the kids to play, while caregivers learn. Childcare provided for 5 and under. Register to attend. 7421 Madison St., Forest Park.
Strikes Softball Trivia Night
Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m., Robert’s Westside
$60 (general admission), $600 (team table group of ten). Be prepared to bust your brain with answers you may not have known to questions you may not have even considered. Tickets include pizza, plus an open bar. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
Pokemon Thursday Swap-and-Play Meetup
Thursday, April 11, 4 – 5 p.m., Forest Park Public Library – YS Program Room
Come to play and/or swap. In the spirit of the holiday season, we will be giving out some Pokemon-themed kits (with a mystery card) for the first 12 people registered. Designed for ages 6 and older. 7555 JacksoN Blvd., Forest Park
Breaking The Girl & D’ffrent Strokes
Friday, April 12, 8 p.m., Robert’s Westside
$12 (general admission) Breaking The Girl is Chicago’s only female-fronted Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute act, starting at 9:15. D’fferent Strokes, true to their name, will take the stage at 8 and will turn the clock back to the 2000s when the Strokes were hot. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
‘Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse’ Movie Screening
Saturday, April 13, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library – Austin Room
Join us for an exciting screening of Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse. Designed for grades 5th, 6th and 7th. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
Pre-K/K Make & Take Craft Kits
Monday, April 15, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Forest Park Public Library
Fun free mini-projects and activities. No library card is needed to reserve these and you get to keep all the contents. Contact Youth Services if you want to reserve a kit. Designed for ages Pre-K through Kindergarten. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park