Spring 2025 Play Book

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The Legend of the Fox Start the 2025 Earth Day observance early with the Heritage Association’s video recounting the exploits of the Fox Valley’s own home-grown ecological activist, The Fox. A discussion will follow. Pre-registration and walk-ins welcome. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29592 Apr 12 Sat 12:00-3:00pm Free Capturing Oswego Photo Contest Capture what makes Oswego great through photog raphy. The museum will accept submissions of one photograph per person containing anything non explicit within the borders of the village of Oswego or an Oswegoland Park District property that you believe captures the essence and beauty of Oswego. Email submission to jnoce@oswegolandpd.org or drop your photograph off during museum hours to have your submission displayed. Submissions accepted May 1-15, and will be displayed in the Museum’s gallery from May 16-31. During the display, patrons may vote on their favorite photograph. The photograph receiv ing the most votes will be framed and hung in the museum. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29589 May 1-29 Thu 2:00-6:30pm Free Community Cookbook Unveiling Join us for the unveiling of our Community Cookbook. We will feature several of the recipes submitted for a community tasting. Whether you submitted a recipe or just want to check it out, we look forward to seeing you there! (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29591 May 3 Sat 11:00am-1:00pm $7(R)/(N) Happy 175th Birthday, Little White School Museum! Celebrate Historic Preservation Month and the Little White School Museum’s 175th birthday with a special presentation on how a grassroots campaign saved and restored this historic community landmark, leading to the creation of the Oswegoland Heritage Association.

Family Historical Board Game Night Gather with fellow history enthusiasts for a night of fun at Historical Board Game Night. This event invites participants to explore whimsical and historical fun through board games designed to engage minds and spark conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned strate gist or just looking for a fun, low-pressure experience, there will be something for everyone. Bring your curiosity, your competitive spirit, a friend, or the whole family as we roll the dice and explore the past in a whole new way! An adult must accompany children. Registration is per family. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29365 Mar 21 Fri 5:00-8:00pm $10(R)/(N) Comic Book/Graphic Novel Work shop Love reading comics and graphic novels? Ever dreamed of making your own illustrations? Need to get out of the house during spring break? Than this class is perfect for you! In this 2-hour fun-filled workshop, participants will learn about and construct a comic of their very own. Bring your friends to this high-energy class! (JN) Age: 5-15 ● Little White School Museum 29156 Mar 22 Sat 2:30-4:30pm $35(R)/(N) HISTORY

Community Cookbook Do you have a personal or family recipe and want to share it with the community? From April 1-30, email your recipe to jnoce@oswegolandpd.org or drop off during museum hours with a description of what it means to you or the community and we will compile it in our community cookbook! At the end of the month we will post the cookbook to our website to download for free, and host an event to showcase some of the recipes. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29590 Apr 3-24 Thu 2:00-6:30pm Free History Book Club History comes alive through the pages of captivating books! History enthusiasts are invited to connect and discuss a book to be announced. Join us for a journey through time and together, we’ll explore the stories that shape our world! Those planning on participating must reserve or procure their own copy of the book. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29588 Apr 13 Sun 11:00am-1:00pm $5(R)/(N) Comic Book Creation Explore the many different angles and tools of not only comics, but self expression. Each week we will explore a different aspect of comics from paneling, to charac ter, to plot, as well as learn about the different aspects of inspiration and expressing ourselves. By the end we will have created many of our own comics. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29554 Apr 8-29 Tue 5:00-7:00pm $140(R)/(N)

Pre-registration and walk-ins welcome. (JN) All Ages ● Little White School Museum 29593 May 17 Sat 12:00-3:00pm

$5(R)/(N)

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