Hummingbird Fest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesJoin us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
Free
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Animal
Anniversary Celebration Day
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesOn August 17, 1974, Cosley Zoo opened as Cosley Animal Farm. Join us to commemorate this day and take part in a scavenger hunt, giveaways, treats, and more. No registration required, regular admission rates apply.
Included in general admission
Exotic Reptile Show
The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, LemontJoin us for a wild adventure at The Mount at The Forge: Lemont Quarries in Lemont, IL, on Saturday, Aug 17th, as Crosstown Exotics presents an Exotic Reptile Show as part of our Forge Family Fun Sundays series. Get ready to encounter fascinating creatures from around the world as experienced handlers showcase a variety of...
Free
Dog Sensory Hike
James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExcite your furry buddy’s senses with a special hike, visiting stations of curated items for them to sniff, taste or play with! Arrive any time between 1:00-2:00 pm to enjoy about 30 minutes of activity. Please Note: * An additional waiver must be signed. * You are responsible for the actions of your dog. *...
Free
Casting on the Pier
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesCasting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...
Included in general admission
Youth Fishing Derby
Lake Harriet 7000 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, IL, United StatesParents, bring your young anglers out to Lake Harriet for our 3rd annual fishing tourney. Fishing rods and bait are on your own. Members of the Woodridge Park District Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to measure each catch and to make sure your children have a positive fishing experience. Gift cards will...
$8
Casting on the Pier
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesCasting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...
Included in general admission
Dog Show
Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United StatesDogs and their owners are invited to join us and have the best dog gone fun you can imagine at our annual Dog Show for all Buffalo Grove dogs. All amateur dogs can enter events such as best costume, biggest or smallest dog, best groomed, best trick, best treat-catcher, best tunnel-run, and waggiest tail. Prizes...
Free
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