KidsMatter EVENTS
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UPCOMING FREE PUBLIC EVENTS
KidsMatter is proud to support the Glenbard Parent Series
June 3 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cavalcade of Planes
Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport
KidsMatter will be at this event and we hope you can join us!
June 4 | 12:00 – 4:00 pm
KidsMatter Games From Around the World at the Naperville Park District Kite Fly
Frontier Park | 3380 Cedar Glade Drive
KidsMatter presents Games From Around the World at the Naperville Park District Kite Fly event Sunday, June 4th. We will be highlighting games from around the world to give young people and families the opportunity to get to know more about different parts of the world and their cultures through the games that children play.
June 5 | 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Lou Malnati’s School’s Out Fundraising Day
Lou Malnati’s | Downtown Naperville
Come out to Lou Malnati’s all day on Monday, June 5th for great pizza, entertainment by amazing student musicians, and to support KidsMatter!
June 6 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Teen Philanthroparty
College of DuPage Institutional Resource Center – Room 1020
425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL
Teens carry a lot around with them. More so than they let people see.
Take part in an interactive, energetic presentation to identify what we carry around in our backpacks (mentally and emotionally) and how to remove some of the weight so we can replace it with what brings us joy!
June 24 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Naperville Woman’s Club Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair
Naper Settlement
KidsMatter loves to help out the Naperville Woman’s Club just as they continue to support our community! Stop by the Fine Art & Artisan Fair Saturday, June 24th between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm to experience art in all forms for all ages!
PAST EVENT
Self-Care Bag Distribution Success!
On Thursday, March 11th between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm KidsMatter will be in the parking lot of Centennial Beach (500 Jackson Avenue, Naperville) giving away 1500 Stress Relief Care Bags to kids ages preschool through high school! Bags include a coloring book designed by students! (age appropriate!) Also in the bags are crayons or colored pencils, a stress ball, Play-Doh, scratch art, and more! We know kids are going through a lot right now. This is a fun, free boost for kids of all ages! Come on over to Centennial Beach on Thursday March 11 between 1:00 and 4:00 pm and pick up a free care bag! Just drive through and we’ll hand you the bag or bags you need through your car window. You don’t even have to get out of your car. We’ll be masked and socially distanced, following all guidelines! Centennial Beach: 500 Jackson Ave, Naperville.
For more information or questions, please contact
Sherilyn Hebel, Director of Programs at KidsMatter sherilyn@kidsmatter2us.org or 630-864-3960.
Empowering kids to realize their purpose, know their value and find their pathway
KidsMatter works collaboratively with organizations and resources throughout the community, including mental health professionals, schools, public safety agencies, faith-based communities and local businesses. Our support and services impact roughly 45,000 youth throughout Will and DuPage counties.
ON DEMAND PAST EVENTS
Communication 101 for Tweens & Teens (And Parents)
Dr. Catherine Newman
February 8, 2023
Erin's Law Discussion
November 8, 2021
Adolescent Mental Health in 2021
Aaron Weiner
May 26, 2021
Educational Series: Keeping Our Kids Safe On Their Devices
Family Communication through COVID-19 and Stressful Times
Rich Wistocki
April 20, 2021
Educational Series: Family Matters
Family Communication through COVID-19 and Stressful Times
Christina Maki & Dr. Laura Bokar
March 10, 2021
Educational Series: E-Cigs, Vaping, and Marijuana
Dr. McBride
March 8, 2021
The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
Ron Lieber
February 4, 2021

The Importance of Failure
January 27, 2021
7:00-7:40 pm
Zoom Virtual Discussion
Educational Series: Common Genius Uncommon Destiny
November 11, 2020

Resilient University
KidsMatter welcomes Tom Klisiewicz to present “Resilient University”. Teaching Mindfulness, Mediation and other practical Scientifically supported Resiliency Strategies to reduce Stress, Perform at your Peak and Live Healthier, Happier Lives
September 30, 2020
7:00 – 7:40 pm CST
Educational Series: Road to Recovery
July 22, 2020
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