๐ Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where weโll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! ๐ Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...
This is a RAIN or SHINE EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4PM ON 4/19 Make a difference this Earth Day by participating in the annual Des Plaines River Cleanup! Volunteer your time to clean up the Des Plaines Riverbank and Thatcher Woods. Clean up bags, disposable gloves, and first aid supplies will be available at both...
Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
Volunteer to help clean and beautify Varble Park! Meet at the DGLC and pick up a free t-shirt, while supplies last, before heading to the park. Water and snacks will be provided. Register at the DGLC or call.
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove 25.
Get ready for Earth Day and Celebrate National Kite Month with us! This free event is fun for all ages. Bring your own kite to fly or kick back and watch the pros. There will be professional demonstrations and stunts using giant kites. This event is held in conjunction with the Oswego Country Market Spring...
Celebrate spring with your favorite summer activity by visiting the Oswego Country Market. Head out to Prairie Point Community Park to shop at some of your favorite vendors and enjoy the free community kite fly. This event is FREE!
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day, we'll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! If you've been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to...
Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalkยฎ Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalkยฎ is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Aurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16. According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. The screener is meant for early detection of the following eye disorders but not...
Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, as well as storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. Registration is for children ages birth-5, older siblings are welcome.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Build a Bird Feeder Plant a Flower Earth Friendly Snacks Earth Day Games Recycle Crayons
Help restock the pond at Goose Lake South in Roselle at the annual Fish Release. Participants are provided with buckets to dispense fish into the ponds. Dress appropriately as splashes and muddy conditions are likely. All ages are welcome. Please note that fishing will be unavailable for 2 weeks after the fish release.
Help restock the pond at Lakeview Park in Bloomingdale and Goose Lake South Pond in Roselle. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle, participants are provided with buckets to dispense fish into the ponds. Dress appropriately as splashing and muddy conditions are likely. All ages are welcome. Participants are asked to bring canned goods that...
Join the Medinah Park District in a day of service at Thorndale Park beautifying the area, clearing invasive plants and vegetation, seeding native areas and planting trees. Come enjoy earth-themed crafts and music, while celebrating our wonderful world.
Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
Please join us as we walk 1.25 miles to celebrate, support and bring awareness to autism. This event is free and open to all ages as we come together to embrace our differences and unite to raise autism awareness. Purchase your t-shirts by Monday, April 1! For information on more events like this, check...
Kids can discover the wonder of play and innovation as they enjoy hands-on activities and on-site exhibits provided by Naper Settlement, DuPage Childrenโs Museum, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, and Naperville Public Library.
Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am โ 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition โ attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...
From healthy bodies to healthy minds to healthy lives, everything starts with the Power of Play! At the Fry Family YMCA, we strive to be the head, heart, and home of our community, empowering all people โ starting with our youngest โ to thrive, make healthy decisions, and discover new ways of having fun. Join...
Trade your gently used books for some new ones! Drop off your unwanted books at the Adult and Youth & Teen Services desks from April 1 โ 15. Then come to the swap on April 20 to find some new-to-you reads. At the end of the event, unclaimed books will be donated to SCARCE (scarce.org)....
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
Attendees of this FREE family event at Fischer Farm will learn how to reduce their carbon footprint through demos, give-aways, arts and crafts, interactive displays and Earth-friendly craft vendors. Jump around in the jungle-themed bounce house and take a seedling home to plant! Vendors will be on site with delicious food!
Celebrate Earth Day with the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University on Saturday, April 20th! Open House: The museum will be open for drop-in visits between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Nature Walks: We will also have two times for nature walks - please register for the walk times! Bring your own nature journal with, or register...
Are you tired of paying too much for clothes that your kids quickly outgrow? When you sell your kid's gently used items and THEN shop at Just Between Friends you'll save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. You...
Enjoy a Story Stroll in the Library Reading Garden.
Come for the donuts, stay for the conversation. Bring the kiddos for activities and coloring, have a donut, and chat with other dudes about whatever comes to mind. A perfect way to meet other dads.
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary. April 20: Polish
It's a Mark Anderson cartooning class!
This funny, insightful, colorful storybook film is about being true to yourself in spite of obstacles that are thrown your way. Includes a fun game show and a lively American Sign Language lesson about colors.
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Bugs, reptiles and snakes are back and better than ever! Join us for a fun and educational time with a cast of scaly creatures! Crosstown Exotics returns with their crew of prehistoric amphibians and reptiles for an up-close encounter with all kinds animals that have survived since the dinosaur ages. Everyone gets to interact with...
Families with children. Registration is required. Wackadoo! We're calling all Bluey fans! Join us for a morning of fun activities inpired by the adventures of the Heeler family. Familias con niรฑos. Es necesario registrarse. ยกWackadoo! ยกEstamos llamando a todos los fans de Bluey! Acompaรฑanos para una maรฑana de actividades divertidas inspiradas en las aventuras de...
C'mon Barbie, let's go party! Meet Barbie herself and enjoy fun activities! Please register each child who will attend.
Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Interact with zoo animals just in time for Earth Day. Beth Wagner and her team will bring in different exotic animals from around the world. Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
Celebrate Earth Day at White Oaks Park with a FREE family friendly celebration filled with interactive activities, giveaways, and education to deepen your connection with our planet Earth.
We are celebrating children and their families with a week of FREE fun activities!
Join us as we celebrate and bring awareness to ways we can find sustainability, new and continuous knowledge to help protect our planet for present and future generations. We will be hosting a series of activities throughout the conservatory including: Performance by Kaben Kafo Earth Day Bingo Photo Booth Propagation Demo with Shayna and Urban...
Fun for the whole family. Teach your children the importance of a clean planet. Learn ways we can reduce, reuse & recycle. Crafts, Games, Giveaways, Entertainment, Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting for Kids, Information/Displays, Plus so much more.
Enjoy fun earth-inspired activities, create recycled crafts, discover live birds of prey and creatures big and small in the animal meet and greet, shop from eco-friendly vendors, learn from โgreenโ organizations, give Smokey Bear and the Lorax a high five, and rope climb up a tree. In case of inclement weather, the event will be...
Participate in the gloval event celebrating our Earth! Indoor activities include crafts, animal meet & greets and hands-on projects. Venture outside to connect with nature by taking Harley the Hawk's adventure storywalk or playing in the Hickory Hideout.
Join Honee the Bee and plant a tree at our annual Earth Day Celebration! We will explore the nature garden at North Park and learn how to keep our earth clean. This is a family-oriented community event featuring District 84 students, interactive booths, vendors, nature, crafts, games and prizes.
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Schaumburg Park District is partnering with Golf Rose Animal Hospital and affiliated rescue shelters to bring you furry friends that are looking for their forever home. Admission is free; food and drinks will be available for purchase. If you are new to K-9 Dog Park and want to participate in the event with a dog...
Children can learn how to save money and be successful in life. Storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting and music. Children will receive a shredded money packet.
Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! Take to the woods to escape the big bad wolf. 9 laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device.
Meet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help of her favorite scaly and slimy friends. You'll see frogs, salamanders, lizards, tortoises and snakes and hear their incredible stories. Presentation 1-2pm. For anyone wishing...
Celebrate the memory of Doc, our beloved Belgian draft horse, with crafts, games, and some of his favorite treats. Put on your boots and hats, grab your lasso, and enjoy a day remembering our gentle giant. Registration required for ages 2+. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noise cancelling headphones and fidgets will be available to use. This program is intended for those with sensory sensitivities but all are welcome!
Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our giant screen! Closed Captioning is provided. March 23: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs March 28: Ratatouille April 20: Kung Fu Panda
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