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Solve the Skulls and Furs Mystery

Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Stop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to put your native mammal knowledge to the test with the Hidden Oaks Nature Center naturalists! Touch the teeth on an...

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in...

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Our team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the North Pond Casting Pier to teach both spin and fly casting to participants of all ages. As always,...

Included in general admission

Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Join us to learn and interact with Beth Wagner’s animal friends.

Free

Bow Wow Dog Expo

Happy Tails Dog Park 835 Commerce Court, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Enjoy a variety of vendors, such as dog groomers, an adoption program, pet suppliers, veterinarians and many more. Your dog will also have a chance to meet and mingle with...

Free

Happy Dog Barkery – Summer Luau Party

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Summer Luau Party from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.

Dino Fest

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Don't miss the official party to celebrate the arrival of the Spinosaurus, the newest dinosaur at the Field! Dino Fest is the official start of summer at the Field Museum,...

Included in general admission

Just for Kids Fishing Derby

Blackwell Forest Preserve Warrenville, IL

Bring the family to this friendly fishing competition just for kids 15 and younger with raffles and prizes for the biggest catches. Ages 15 and under with an adult. Free....

Free

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