Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Free
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Pet Photos with Santa
Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United StatesOur favorite holiday tradition is back! Bring your furry friends to Yorktown Center for Pet Photos with Santa! Join us on November 19, December 3, and December 10 during all...
Paws-itively Magical
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWhether they’ve been naughty or nice, treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas. Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition that’s totally...
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer...
Free
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3...
Free
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesStart your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Free
Reptile Rodeo
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAli’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult. Registration required for each attendee.
Free
Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDiscover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play...
Free
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