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Bugapalooza

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

๐Ÿž Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where weโ€™ll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join...

Included in general admission
Event Series Dog Admission Days

Dog Admission Days

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

Several times a year, The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails events. These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are...

$5
Event Series StoryWalk

StoryWalk

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont

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...

Earth Day Celebration

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

โ€ข Arts and crafts โ€ข Nature walk โ€ข Nature classroom will be open โ€ข Free event

Free

KidsFest

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park

TICKETS REQUIRED Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our...

Free

Junior Naturalists

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Calling all kids curious about nature! Participants will learn about wind and some weird and wonderful things wind can do. We will also play some games, do an experiment and...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

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...

Free

Earth Day

Heritage Park (Wheeling) 582 US-45, Wheeling

Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Take a nature walk, learn about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, and view live animals up close. Exhibitors will be...

Free
Event Series Family Sensory Hour

Family Sensory Hour

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the library opens.

Free

Earth Day Party

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Celebrate Earth Day while deepening your connection to the Earth with birdhouse building, wildflower plantings, worm composting demonstrations, seed bomb making and launching, crafts, a live hawk and owl display,...

$3 โ€“ $12

Sensory Play Sunday

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Drop in with your toddler to explore several fun Earth Day themed sensory stations. Activities can get messy, so dress accordingly! For toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years with...

Free
Event Series Family Concert Series

Family Concert Series

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

April 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own,...

Free

Spring Sensory Playtime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Explore a range of fun Spring themed activities. Dress for mess! Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. ** Ticketed program. Tickets available at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes before program.**

Free

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