Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
Free
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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
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
Animals Around the World
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesThe Animals Around the World show presented by Incrediblebats, Inc. will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and...
Free
Nature Center Open House
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesWould you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Nature Center? Do you want to visit some cool critters? Come to our open houses every month...
Free
Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
Free
Animals in Winter
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesFree family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required but at least one adult must attend with...
Free
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