Wonder Works, a Children’s Museum in Oak Park, Illinois, provides a hands-on, multi-generational learning environment intended to strengthen the social, emotional and intellectual development of children all over the Chicago area
A Children’s Museum in Oak Park, Illinois

For more information please call Wonder Works at 708.383.4815.


August

Sign up for Fall Classes Begins
Sunday, August 15, Noon.

You can find all the information on Wonder Works Classes here.

Back to School Carnival
Friday and Saturday, August 20-21, 10am to 5pm

Celebrate the start of new school year at the Wonder Works Back To School Carnival. This free event gives kids and adults the chance to try their luck at games of skill and chance. Games include egg toss, miniature golf, potato sack races and much more. This event is covered by general admission.


September

Wonder Works Day at Cozi
Sunday, September 5, 7am to 9pm

Enjoy a fun family outing to Cosi Restaurant, located at 1101 Lake Street in downtown Oak Park, on Sunday, May 2, between 7am and 9pm, and Cosi will donate 10% of all purchases to Wonder Works! With delicious choices including signature salads, hot sandwiches, a delectable dessert menu (including roast-your-own s'mores) and a children's menu, there is sure to be something for everyone! Click here for the children's menu. Hope to see you there!

Wonder Works Closed
September 6 to September 14

Wonder Works is closed for annual maintenance.

Free Week of Wonder Works Classes!
Wednesday, September 15 2010

Fall brings new excitement with school starting, the leaves changing, and a refreshed Wonder Works Classes program. With new teachers, new ideas, new techniques, new materials and best of all, the first week free! So stop in to try any class you wish, from Art, to Creative Play or Music, we are sure you will love the new classes. You can find all the information on Wonder Works Classes here.

Wonder Works is Getting a New Mural!
September 15 to September 17, 12noon to 4pm

Abstract Mural Artist, Mary Ellen Wilson, will be donating her time and energy to give Wonder Works, a Children's Museum in Oak Park a new Mural in the Lights! Camera! Action! exhibit. The mural will consist of a fictitious audience for the children's stage; with prep work being done during the museum's annual clean up week, Sept 6 to Sept 14. The exciting part begins Wednesday, September 15, when she will be working in the public view from 12noon to 4pm each day from September 15 to September 17, then continuing her work September 22 to September 24 as needed until her work is complete. To view her work in progress, just stop by the museum during these times, it is covered by general admission.

Wonder Works Classes, Fall Session Begins!
Monday, September 20, 2010

It's time to start, you have tried all the classes, you know which ones are your favorite, and the first session of the year begins. You can find all the information on Wonder Works Classes here.


October

Wonder Works Day at Cozi
Sunday, October 3, 7am to 9pm

Enjoy a fun family outing to Cosi Restaurant, located at 1101 Lake Street in downtown Oak Park, on Sunday, May 2, between 7am and 9pm, and Cosi will donate 10% of all purchases to Wonder Works! With delicious choices including signature salads, hot sandwiches, a delectable dessert menu (including roast-your-own s'mores) and a children's menu, there is sure to be something for everyone! Click here for the children's menu. Hope to see you there!

Wonder Works Open for Columbus Day
Monday, October 11, Noon to 5pm


November

Wonder Works Closed for Thanks Giving
Thursday, November 25, 2010

Have a fun and safe Thanks Giving


December

Wonder Works Open Special Hours
Friday, December 24, Open 10am to 3pm

Wonder Works Closed
Saturday, December 25

New Year Eve Party at Wonder Works
Friday, December 31, Noon to 5pm

Come join in the fun and ring in the new year with Wonder Works, with games and prizes, countdowns and cocktails (kids), snack food and fun.