Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by Librarian Megan. The guest reader from Chicago Public Library will lead a fun-filled interactive PlayDate with stories, songs and more!
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Hang out in the PlayLab for this interactive read aloud and corresponding craft activities.

The featured book will be&nbsp;I am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer.

PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days!

For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in program celebrating the wonders of winter and World Snow Day, January 18, 2026. Guests will get to explore animal specimens and the features that help them survive the cold. Visitors can also experiment like scientists, mix ingredients together, and use tools to create their very own snow!

An graphic featuring a t. rex skeleton side silouette in a teal color against a lighter teal background. Snowflakes appear piled up along the dinosaurs spine, from head to tail, and more snowflakes seem to be falling around.

PlayLab PlayDate: Wonders of Winter Open Studio

Families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in program celebrating Squirrel Appreciation Day, January 21, 2026. Join us for an interactive read-aloud all about these furry little friends and what makes them so special!
PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don&rsquo;t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! Sessions take place in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab&nbsp;Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the&nbsp;PlayLab&nbsp;team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

Eek, a skunk! Children can meet new friends as they explore animal puppets.

PlayLab PlayDate: Squirrel Appreciation Day Story Time

The Crown Family PlayLab offers PlayLab PlayDates on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. PlayLab PlayDates are drop-in activities that are free to museum guests with children ages 2-6, featuring storytime sessions, music, crafts, science experiments and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pre-registration is not reguired! Sessions take place in the <a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibition/crown-family-playlab">Crown Family PlayLab</a>.&nbsp;
Program length varies, usually from 20 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information, please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.datocms-assets.com/44232/1702486475-general-playlab-programs-policies-faqs.pdf">PlayLab Programs FAQs</a>. Still have questions? Contact the PlayLab team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playlabevents@fieldmuseum.org</a>.

PlayLab PlayDates

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 14

Saturday, January 17

Wednesday, January 21

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Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 14

Saturday, January 17

Wednesday, January 21