EVENTS
Children’s Museum Temporarily Closed
The Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois is temporarily closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we know of no...
Children’s Hands-On Museum Celebrates 1 Year in Lincoln Mall, Open Monday through Sunday During Spring Break
Monday, March 23rd is Free Family Day from 10 am – 12 pm. From 11 – 12:30 that day, CHOM will celebrate its first birthday at Lincoln Mall with a free lunch and birthday cake. Sponsors for this event include Big O’s On the Hollow, Flair Boutique, Forreston State Bank and The Clothes Bin.
For Immediate Release: Tickets Available for Children’s Hands-On Museum Frosty Ball Fundraising Gala Scheduled for February 8
“CHOM’s Frosty Ball fundraising gala helps support the museum’s exhibits, programs, and other services” said Jessi Larson, CHOM board president. “We regularly hear from parents and grandparents how grateful they are that CHOM is available. With the support of our community, we can continue to make available these learning through play opportunities for children.”
Kids Craft Ornament for FHN Community Festival of Trees
Bring the kids to CHOM during our regular hours between November 21 and November 24. Each child will be provided all the supplies needed to make a...
Brrrr? or Booo! Halloween at CHOM
Check out CHOM for Halloween! Bring the kids in costume (or not!) and have some fund with the scavenger hunt and pick up some treats before it’s time to go home! Open 2 – 6 PM (normal hours!) on Thursday. Click the link for more information. Standard admission fees apply for non-members.
OktoberFunFest: October 12 at CHOM
Uncle Mike from Pint Size Polkas helps families at CHOM celebrate the fantastic European tradition of Oktoberfest. Learn a little bit of the German...
“Hands-On” Tree Fundraiser | Sept 21, 2019
Visit CHOM from 10 am til 2 pm on September 21 to “LEAVE” your mark on our CHOM tree! Join the fun! Bring your whole family to place your hand print on our CHOM Tree. Make a donation and enjoy refreshments and add to the new fall colors of CHOM! Take home your child’s handprint ready for framing!
Recommended donation: $10 per person / $50 per family.
Family Free Day | Aug 17, 2019
If you've never visited CHOM or just wondering what we're about, come out on Saturday, August 17 and enjoy free entry into the museum. Before you...