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Cat Café Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Ages 14 & under must attend with an adult. Volunteers from the West Suburban Humane Society spotlight their favorite cats that need a home. Attendees are allowed on a first-come-first-served basis. The duration of the program may be adjusted to maintain cats' well-being.

Free

Pollinator Storytime at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for a special pollinator-themed storytime at the Brookfield Zoo!

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

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

Casting 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
Event Series Chores on a Dairy Farm

Chores on a Dairy Farm

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

This program provides an opportunity for kids and adults to try their hands at different activities and allows them to learn about the importance of farms like this. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.

$5

Soaking in the Rays with No Toes

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Welcome in the summer season by basking in the sun with No Toes (the bearded dragon). Meet us at Central Park (weather permitting) to read stories or practice those storytelling skills to a lizard-er. For ages 4-18 years old. Young children (4-12) must come with a caregiver. Drop-in.

Free
Event Series Reptile Rodeo

Reptile Rodeo

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Ali’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult.

Free

Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Join us to meet and learn about sloths, anteaters, macaws, barn owls, bullfrogs dancing ferrets and more. This live animal presentation is sure to wow the entire family. Please sign up children only (limit 50) Adults can still attend.

Free

Picnic with the Animals

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Bring your own picnic and join us for an evening full of fun! Games, activities, animal visits and after-hours access to the zoo are all included in your fee. The Coyote Café concessions stand and Wild Side Gift Shop will also be open. This event is held rain or shine. Pre-registration is encouraged. Bring the...

$11

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