Young Explorer's Monday. Calling all curious explorers! Check out Young Explorers Mondays, where children and their families can try stellar hands-on activities like Fly a Kite, Stories Under the Stars, and more. Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Museum Campus; Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spend a morning with The Storybook Mom. Attending a weekly storytime with The Storybook Mom will one day be at the top of the list for “You know you had an awesome childhood if you . . .”Nili engages young readers of all ages through a variety of new and classic books, while sprinkling songs and movement in as well. Little Threads, 2033 W. Roscoe, Roscoe Village, Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
A story time at the Museum. Walk into the pages of a different book with interactive storytelling led by expert museum staff. Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview; Mondays, 11 a.m.
Have a messy Monday in Rockford. Keep the mess out of the house and at the museum! Each week a guest artist presents an art technique workshop for kids and by the end, the kids will have brand new knowledge a an art object to take home! Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford; Mondays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Watch a salamander grab grub. Mosey on in to the Mysteries of the Marsh to watch expert staff feed the beautiful salamanders. Peggy Notebaert Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Lincoln Park; Mondays, 1 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Catch a live show with That's Weird, Granda: Attack of the Phantom of the BBQ. Written by kids. Performed by a rotating crew of big people with live music, original dance numbers, wigs and props galore, Barrel of Monkeys is proud to present a collection of brand new adaptations from their 20th Anniversary season. Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave., Andersonville. Mondays (Jun. 19-Jul. 17 & Aug. 7-28), 8 p.m.
photo: That's Weird, Grandma
