Teens can test their skill at checkers when they compete against each other one-on-one from 3-4 p.m. March 30 at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb.

March 29-March 31

“Sing”

1 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

 Sycamore Theatre, 420 W. State St., Sycamore

$2

“Sing” is about a koala impresario who stages a grand singing competition for the world’s animals in order to save his elegant theater. The movie will be shown to entertain students on spring break and to raise money for the Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter.

March 29-April 1

Spring Break Make and Take Crafts

Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore

$8, adults; $5, children and senior citizens; free for museum members

Each day offers a different hands-on craft to make including caterpillars, bunnies, daffodils, pinwheels and more! Craft is included in admission prices.

March 30

Checkers Tournament

3-4 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

Teens can test their skill at checkers when they compete against each other one-on-one. Losers are eliminated each round until there is only one left standing. The winner will receive a gift card to Starbucks. Arrive by 3 p.m. to sign up for a spot to play. Games start at 3:15 p.m. The tournament is intended for teens only. For additional information, email samanthah@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, Ext. 1701.

March 30

DeKalb/Sycamore Community Expo

4-7 p.m.

Sycamore High School Field House, 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore

Free

The expo will include food samples from a variety of local restaurants, crafts and games for children, live demonstrations, 2017 car models, inflatable bounce houses and a DJ. Parking is free.

March 31

Chemo Wars: Chemistry Demo Night

6:30-8 p.m.

Cole Hall Room 100, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb

Free

This year’s NIU Chemistry Club event, Chem Wars, will feature experiments used by big film studios. Crowd favorites like the liquid nitrogen bomb and ping pong madness will return, and freshly prepared ice cream will be served at the end of the performance. Expect bright flashes of light and intermittent periods of low light and/or darkness during the event. Free parking will be available. For more information, e-mail Marina Galluzzo at mgalluzzo@niu.edu.

April 1

STEM Divas: Wearable Tech

9 a.m-1 p.m.

Swen Parson Hall, Room 146, NIU Campus, DeKalb

$40

For children 7 and older, this class will show youngsters how to create their own small electric circuits that can be used to add lights and other tech to their fashions. Students will learn about electricity and LEDs, as well as soldering and basic circuitry. Register at registeruo.niu.edu.

April 2

LEGO Sunday

1:30-3 p.m.

Sycamore Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Your imagination is the limit as you build alone or with a friend at this fun monthly program. LEGO Sundays are open to all. No sign-up required. Call (815) 895-2500 for more information.

April 4

Soup-er Tuesday

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

$4, adults; members and children under 14 with family, free; $3 for groups of 10 or more

Enjoy soup for lunch and a tour at the homestead and museum, which was the home of the innovative developer of barbed wire. For more information, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org, e-mail info@gliddenhomestead.org or call (815) 756-7904.

April 5

I Survived

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb

$15 per student

From natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes and shark attacks to human-made events such as the sinking of the Titanic or the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the I Survived series puts the reader at the center of the action. Join STEM Read, author Lauren Tarshis and university experts for an immersive, hands-on survival game. Students in grades 4 to 8 will use their quick thinking and creative problem-solving skills to complete a variety of challenges and get their teams out alive. Registration includes admission, lunch and an autographed book. Space is limited. Register at stemread.com