March marks Women’s History Month. Reading books and making crafts are some of the activities you can do with your kids to learn about the lives of important women in history.
Luckily, there are also plenty of Women’s History Month events happening in Chicago and the suburbs. You can read some of our picks below and find even more events on our calendar.
Women’s History Month Events in the City
Grab and Go: Woven Bookmark Kit at Harold Washington Library Center
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024
- Address: 400 S. State St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can stop and pick up their kit at the Arts & Music reference desk to explore fiber art by creating a woven bookmark with yarn. This grab-and-go kit is available during library hours for the month of March or while supplies last.
Trailblazing Women Writers Tours at American Writers Museum
March 1-April 1, 2024
- Address: 180 N. Michigan Ave., Second Floor, Chicago
- Cost: Free w/museum admission
Take a 15-minute tour that introduces visitors to all areas of the museum and discover the women who changed the course of history using their words. No reservations required.
Walk & Talk: Women in Conservation at LaBagh Woods
March 2, 2024
- Address: North Cicero Avenue, north of West Foster Avenue, Chicago
- Cost: Free
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join a hike that allows visitors to learn more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas.
Women’s History Events at Independence Branch
March 2 and 30, 2024
- Address: 4024 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Film Screening: Captain Marvel (March 2): Ages 6 and up can join the library for a screening of Captain Marvel (2019) that’s set in the 1990s and follows the journey of Carol Danvers.
Film Screening: The Marvels (March 2): Ages 6 and up can join the library for a screening of The Marvels (2023) that follows the journey of Carol Danvers when her powers get intertwined with two younger women.
Film Screening: The Woman King (March 30): Teens can join the library for a screening of The Woman King (2022) which shows how the Kingdom of Dahomey flourished as one of Africa’s most powerful states.
Film Screening: Barbie (March 30): Ages 6 and up can join the library for a screening of Barbie (2023) which shows Barbie and Ken in the real world seeing the male patriarchy.
Film Screening: The Woman King (2022) at Richard J. Daley Branch-Bridgeport
March 2, 2024
- Address: 3400 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens and tweens can join the library for a screening of The Woman King (2022) which shows how the Kingdom of Dahomey flourished as one of Africa’s most powerful states.
Film Screening: Barbie (2023) at Dunning Branch
March 3, 2024
- Address: 7455 W. Cornelia Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens and tweens can join the library for a screening of Barbie (2023) which shows Barbie and Ken in the real world seeing the male patriarchy.
Women’s History Events at Walker Branch
March 2, 3 and 10, 2024
- Address: 11071 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Film Screening: Queen of Katwe (March 2): Teens and tweens can join the library for a screening of Queen of Katwe (2016) which is a biopic of Phiona Mutesi, Ugandan chess prodigy.
Film Screening: Woman King (March 3): Teens can join the library for a screening of The Woman King (2022) which shows how the Kingdom of Dahomey flourished as one of Africa’s most powerful states.
Film Screening: Barbie (March 10): Teens can join the library for a screening of Barbie (2023) which shows Barbie and Ken in the real world seeing the male patriarchy.
Origami Tulips for International Women’s Day at Richard M.-W Humboldt Daley Branch
March 5, 2024
- Address: 733 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can craft origami tulips at Richard M.-W Humboldt Daley Branch to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. Available while supplies last.
Women’s History Events at Woodson Regional Branch
March 5, 2024
- Address: 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens and tweens can celebrate being a woman with canvas painting, vision boarding, soap making and bookmarking.
PlayLab PlayDate: Women’s History Month Storytime at the Field Museum
March 6 and 27, 2024
- Address: 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
- Cost: Free with general admission
Ages 2-6 can enjoy a story time in honor of Women’s History Month. This is a drop-in event.
Women’s History Month Bingo at Lozano Branch
March 6, 2024
- Address: 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can take part in a Women’s History Month Bingo game to win prizes. Registration required.
Film Screening: Mavis! (2015) at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch
March 7, 2024
- Address: 415 E. 79th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can watch the film Mavis! (2015) which is about the life and career of Mavis Staples.
Film Screening: Hidden Figures (2016) at Greater Grand Branch
March 8, 2024
- Address: 1000 E. 73rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
See a screening of Hidden Figures (2016) at the Greater Grand Branch. The movie features Black female mathematicians who worked for NASA. For ages 13-plus.
Women’s History Events at Sherman Park Branch
March 9, 13 and 23, 2024
- Address: 5440 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Women’s History Month Open Mic (March 9): Teens and tweens will be able to showcase their talents in front of a live audience at Sherman Park Branch. Registration is required.
Film Screening: The Marvels (March 13): Ages 13 and up can join the library for a screening of The Marvels (2023) that follows the journey of Carol Danvers when her powers get intertwined with two younger women.
Women’s Health Seminar/Create a Waist Bead (March 23): Ages 13 and up can join the library for a screening of The Marvels (2023) that follows the journey of Carol Danvers when her powers get intertwined with two younger women.
Film Screening: The Marvels (2023) at Jeffery Manor Branch
March 10, 2024
- Address: 2401 E. 100th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6 and up can join the library for a screening of The Marvels (2023) that follows the journey of Carol Danvers when her powers get intertwined with two younger women. Registration required.
Women’s Collage at Altgeld Branch
March 11, 2024
- Address: 955 E. 131st St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can join the library for collage making that represents the women that have made a difference in their lives. Use photos, drawings, magazine clippings and words.
Women’s History Events at West Chicago Avenue Branch
March 14 and 28, 2024
- Address: 4856 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Film Screening: Barbie (March 14): Teens and tweens can join the library for a screening of Barbie (2023) which shows Barbie and Ken in the real world seeing the male patriarchy.
Film Screening: Frida (March 28): Teens and tweens can join the library for a screening of Frida (2002) which is based on the life Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo.
Women’s History Events at Avalon Branch
March 18, 30, 2024
- Address: 8148 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Family Film Screening: The Marvels (March 18): Ages 6 and up can join the library for a screening of The Marvels (2023) that follows the journey of Carol Danvers when her powers get intertwined with two younger women.
Create a Scratchboard Etching: Inspiring Women Artists (March 30): Ages 13 and up will join the library to review art pieces created by women and use them as inspiration to produce scratchboard etchings. The workshop will be instructed by artist Anayansi Ricketts. Registration required.
Women’s History Month Quilt Squares at Douglass Branch
March 19, 2024
- Address: 3353 W. 13th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can celebrate Women’s History Month by creating a quilt square at Douglass Branch. Felt and materials will be provided.
Women’s Month Make-Up Program at Thurgood Marshall Branch
March 20, 2024
- Address: 7506 S. Racine Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Take part in a step-by-step, hands-on eye makeup class where they’ll learn about how to achieve flawless, long-lasting eye looks. For ages 13-plus. There will be a guest makeup artist that will explain products, techniques and tools. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Registration required.
Film Screening: Barbie (2023) at Merlo Branch
March 21, 2024
- Address: 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens can join the library for a screening of Barbie (2023) which shows Barbie and Ken in the real world seeing the male patriarchy.
Film Screening: Woman King (2022) at McKinley Park Branch
March 22, 2024
- Address: 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens can join the library for a screening of The Woman King (2022) which shows how the Kingdom of Dahomey flourished as one of Africa’s most powerful states.
Film Screening: Barbie (2023) at South Shore Branch
March 23, 2024
- Address: 2505 E. 73rd St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Teens can join the library for a screening of Barbie (2023) which shows Barbie and Ken in the real world seeing the male patriarchy.
Zine Workshop and Open Mic with Girls Rock! Chicago at Chinatown Branch
March 23, 2024
- Address: 2100 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 6 and up can join Girls Rock! Chicago at Chinatown Branch as they host a zine workshop and open mic. Come prepared to celebrate women/transgender people in history.
Film Screening: The Marvels (2023) at King Branch
March 24, 2024
- Address: 3436 S. King Drive, Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can join the library for a screening of The Marvels (2023) that follows the journey of Carol Danvers when her powers get intertwined with two younger women.
Commemorative Day | Women’s History Month at the Chicago History Museum
March 30, 2024
- Address: 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago
- Cost: Free with general admission
Visit the Chicago History Museum to commemorate Women’s History Month and celebrate the contributions women have made to Chicago’s history and current landscape. This year’s theme is, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”
Magic for Everyone by Magic in Heels at Budlong Woods Branch
March 30, 2024
- Address: 5630 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 13 and up can join the library to learn about the women in magic history who have influenced modern day magic and learn tricks. All materials provided.
Women’s History Month Events in the North/Northwest Suburbs
Women Naturalists at Crabtree Nature Center
March 2, 2024
- Address: 3 Stover Road, Barrington
- Cost: Free
Come out to Crabtree Nature Center to celebrate Women’s History Month on a spring stroll discussing inspiring women who impacted our natural world.
Women’s History Month Events in the South Suburbs
Walk & Talk: Women’s History in Conservation Walk at Plum Creek Meadow
March 16, 2024
- Address: Burnham Avenue, north of 223rd Street, near Chicago Heights
- Cost: Free
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join a hike that allows visitors to learn more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. The hike is 1.8 miles long.
Women’s History Month Events in the Western Suburbs
Women in Conservation Walk at Bemis Woods-South
March 6, 2024
- Address: Ogden Avenue, west of Wolf Road, near Western Springs
- Cost: Free
Join Bemis Woods-South for a 1.2-mile walk and discussion about women who have made significant contributions in the fields of conservation, environmental activism and science.
Women’s Walk at Thatcher Woods
March 9, 2024
- Address: Chicago Avenue, west of Thatcher Avenue, River Forest
- Cost: Free
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join a hike that highlights conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and the work and discoveries she made at Thatcher Woods and around the country. Registration required.
Women’s Wilderness Walk at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
March 23, 2024
- Address: 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs
- Cost: Free
Learn about the women who helped shape the environmental conservation movement and take a guided walk for Women’s History Month. For all ages. Registration required.
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