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.


January

Sunday, January 24

4pm: Thaddeus Rex Live in Concert!
Come join Wonder Works in welcoming award-winning songwriter Thaddeus Rex as he performs at our January show. Rex's show, "Read Like A Rock Star", is described by the Washington Post as part Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss. Thaddeus Rex travels around the country promoting reading, writing and rockin' music. Look forward to a radically engaging concert with a mixture of captivating music, hilarious interaction and an enthusiasm that is contagious. Tickets for the Thaddeus Rex concert are $7 for Wonder Works and ACM members, or $10 for non-members.

Ella Jenkins Ticket Sales Begin for February 21 Show
Come see Grammy Award Winner Ella Jenkins in concert at Wonder Works. Known as "The First Lady of Children's Music," Ella is a Chicago native who has been educating children through her call-and-response song style for over 50 years. Tickets for the Ella Jenkins concert are $10 for Wonder Works and ACM members, or $14 for non-members

For more information on this or any of our other concerts or to purchase tickets, please visit our concert page.




February

Thursday, February 4, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Black History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, February 5, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making African themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Thursday, February 11, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Black History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, February 12, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making African themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Thursday, February 18, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Black History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, February 19, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making African themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Saturday, February 20, 11am
Drums of Africa, with Atiba Jali
Come listen, learn and explore the music of Africa as Atiba Jali presents Drums of Africa. This event is open to the public and covered by general admission.

Sunday, February 21

4pm: Ella Jenkins Live in Concert!
Come see Grammy Award Winner Ella Jenkins in concert at Wonder Works. Known as "The First Lady of Children's Music," Ella is a Chicago native who has been educating children through her call-and-response song style for over 50 years. Tickets for the Ella Jenkins concert are $10 for Wonder Works and ACM members, or $14 for non-members.


The Boogers Ticket Sales Begin for March 21 Show
Come see the Boogers at Wonder Works. Musician Paul Crowe (aka Crusty Booger) will perform original and classic children's songs in a rock 'n' roll style. With a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology from Loyola University, Crusty uses music to both entertain and educate children, through call and response, rhyme, dance and performing new lyrics and melodies for traditional songs, creating a unique concert experience. Tickets for the boogers concert are $5 for Wonder Works and ACM members, or $7 for non-members.

For more information on this or any of our other concerts or to purchase tickets, please visit our concert page.

Thursday, February 25, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Black History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, February 26, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making African themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Saturday, February 27 11am and 1pm
I'm Your Puppet Productions Return!
Join us for I'm Your Puppet Productions, as they demonstrate their puppet mastery with play that are based on Martin Luther King, Jr. and the celebration of Black History Month. This show is a must see, so come early, because seating is limited. This event is open to the public and covered by general admission.


March

Thursday, March 4, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Women's History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, March 5, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making Famous Women in history themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Thursday, March 11, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Women's History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, March 12, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making Famous Women in history themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Thursday, March 18, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Women's History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, March 19, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making Famous Women in history themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Sunday, March 21, 4pm
The Boogers Live in Concert!
Come see the Boogers at Wonder Works. Musician Paul Crowe (aka Crusty Booger) will perform original and classic children's songs in a rock 'n' roll style. With a Ph.D in Developmental Psychology from Loyola University, Crusty uses music to both entertain and educate children, through call and response, rhyme, dance and performing new lyrics and melodies for traditional songs, creating a unique concert experience. Tickets for the boogers concert are $5 for Wonder Works and ACM members, or $7 for non-members.

For more information on this or any of our other concerts or to purchase tickets, please visit our concert page.

Thursday, March 25, 11am and 4pm
Story Time at Wonder Works for Women's History Month
Wonder Works invites everyone to stop by to experience the stories read by our talented staff and volunteers. This event is free with general admission.

Friday, March 26, 11am and 4pm
Guided Craft for Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we will be guiding the children present in making Famous Women in history themed crafts. This event is free with general admission.

Monday thru Friday, March 29 to April 2
Wonder Works Open Everyday from 10am to 5pm for Spring Break