Evanston Early Childhood Council

05/11/2026

🌷✨ Welcome, May! ✨🌷
Omg!!! Where is the time going?! 😭💐 Spring is flying by, and we are SO excited for another fun-filled week of learning, laughter, and community adventures for our little ones here in Evanston! 🌞🐝🌸
Here’s what’s happening during the week of May 10–18, 2026 for families with young children:
📚 Monday, May 11
❤️ Hearts of Readers
📍 Main Library
🕥 10:15am–10:45am
👨‍👧 Wednesday, May 13
📖 Storytime Dads!
📍 506 Main St
🕥 10:30am–11:00am
🎵 Thursday, May 14
🎶 Jammie Time
📍 Main Library
🕡 6:30pm–7:00pm
🖍️ Friday, May 15
💜 Purple Crayon Players Storytime
📍 Main Library
🕤 9:30am–10:30am
🎉 Saturday, May 16
🌟 YEA Festival
📍 Raymond Park
🗓️ All Day
📚 Monday, May 18
❤️ Hearts of Readers
📍 Main Library
🕥 10:15am–10:45am
There are so many beautiful opportunities this month to connect, play, read, sing, and grow together as a community. 🌼✨ Whether you’re joining a storytime, dancing at Jammie Time, or enjoying the YEA Festival, we hope to see your families out and about this week!

04/25/2026

See you soon!!!

04/23/2026

04/20/2026

April 22nd Dinner Postponed

04/20/2026

🌸 What’s Happening This Week for Evanston Families! (April 20–27) 🌸

We’ve got a full week of fun, learning, and community connection for families with young children—don’t miss out! 💛

🌎 Earth Day Fest / EECC Event
📅 Saturday, April 25 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Ecology Center
Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities, nature exploration, and family fun! 🌱

📅 More Events This Week:

📖 Tuesday, April 21
• Time for Twos – Main Library (10:30–11:00 AM)

🎶 Wednesday, April 22
• Storytime Dads (10:30 AM)
• All By Myself – Main Library (1:30–2:15 PM)
• PLUS Community Dinner that evening! 🍽️

👶 Thursday, April 23
• Baby Storytime – Main Library (10:15–11:00 AM)

🎨 Friday, April 24
• Playground Festival Workshop – Main Library (4:00–5:30 PM)

🌎 Saturday, April 25
• Earth Day Fest / EECC Event – Ecology Center (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
• Healthy Kids Day – McGaw YMCA (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)

🌿 Sunday, April 26
• Earth Day Clean-Up – Fountain Square (12:00–2:00 PM)

📖 Monday, April 27
• Crown Storytime for Preschoolers & Toddlers – Robert Crown (10:30–11:30 AM)

🎉 From storytime to Earth Day celebrations, there’s something for every family this week. Come out, connect, and make memories with us!

💬 Tag a friend and plan your week together!

04/15/2026

Good afternoon! The EECC, CNE, EC2C, City of Evanston and Evanston Latinos are proud to host a FREE community dinner next Wednesday, April 22nd at 6pm at Prieto Community Center. Enjoy a FREE dinner while learning about exciting upcoming early childhood events.

All are welcome and free childcare is provided. To join, please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccE-X1v1TPZBXkwy-1ml3gilZOeIROoW35D-R_AdHyMIYLgA/viewform?usp=dialog

04/13/2026

🌸 This Week’s Events | April 13–19, 2026 🌸

Join us for a fun-filled week of learning, music, and family connection at the Main Library and beyond! 📚🎶

✨ Monday (4/13)
• Crown Storytime for Preschoolers & Toddlers – 10:30 & 11:00am

✨ Tuesday (4/14)
• Time for Twos – 10:30–11:00am

✨ Wednesday (4/15)
• Storytime Dads (Booked) – 10:30am
• All By Myself – 1:30–2:15pm

✨ Thursday (4/16)
• Baby Storytime – 10:15–11:00am

✨ Friday (4/17)
• Golden Hour Karaoke – 4:30–5:30pm

✨ Saturday (4/18)
• Singsong – 11:00am–12:00pm
• Main-Dempster Mile Earth Day Clean-Up – 11:00am–1:00pm

✨ Sunday (4/19)
• Matinee Movie @ Main Library – 1:00–3:30pm
• Miss Jamie’s Farm @ Goldfish Swim School – 3:00–4:30pm

🌍 Coming Up Next Week! 🌍
🎉 Earth Day Fest – Saturday, April 25 | 10:00am–2:00pm
📍 Evanston Ecology Center

Bring the whole family out for a day of hands-on fun and community impact!
• Plant trees and learn how to care for them 🌱
• Join a family-friendly clean-up challenge ♻️
• Explore games, crafts, and the Kids’ Zone 🎨
• Visit the Indoor Farmers Market 🥕

Let’s celebrate and support our planet together 💚

04/08/2026

🌎🌱 Earth Day Fest 2026 – Family Fun for Everyone! 🌱🌎

Bring the family out for a day full of fun, learning, and community as we celebrate Earth Day together! 💚

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Evanston Ecology Center

🤝 Hosted by the City of Evanston

✨ Enjoy a day packed with:
• Hands-on activities for kids and families
• Games, crafts, and interactive learning
• 🌳 Plant a tree
• 🌿 Plant your own herb at the EECC table
• A family-friendly clean-up challenge
• 🛍️ Indoor Farmers Market with great local finds
• Opportunities to learn about caring for our planet

This is a perfect way to spend time together, connect with the community, and teach our little ones the importance of taking care of the Earth 🌍

💚 Come out, celebrate, and support our planet—we can’t wait to see you there!

04/08/2026

Are you looking for a little structure and a lot of FUN for your child this summer? SLC offers a variety of camp programs for children ages 2-6--including Spanish Camp, Beach Camp, Toddler Time Camp, and more.

Visit the link below to learn more.
https://slcevanston.org/programs/summer/

04/08/2026

Save the date for the second annual State of Early Childhood event on Tuesday, May 5 - join Cradle to Career partners for a great discussion on the state of early learning in our community!

04/08/2026

Join the Ecology Center staff for a Saturday spring evening of campfire fun! Enjoy nature-themed stories, outdoor activities, and s’mores. Register now: https://bit.ly/4vj5OY8

Date: Saturday, April 18�
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lighthouse Beach Fire Circle
Cost: $10 R/$13.01 NR