Turtle Races
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCome cheer on your favorite turtles from Hickory Knolls Discovery Center as they race toward the finish line! Afterwards, meet the competitors.
Free
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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...
Included in general admission
Discovery Isle: Snakes
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesDonโt hate! Appreciate the fact that snakes are amazing! Did you know that snakes smell with their tongues? Or that they can eat animals 75% to 100% larger than their...
Free
World Lion Day
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesOn Thursday, August 8, the zoo celebrates World Lion Day (August 10) with a slate of activities designed to help you learn about these fantastic felines. Between 10:30โ11 a.m., arrive...
Free
Free Children’s Series in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesGather your family and friends for a free afternoon of exciting entertainment at our 2024 Kids Series in the Park! July 11: Afternoon Dance & Foam Party August 8: Scales...
Free
Yappy Hour: Dog Carnival
Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Dog Carnival at the Bridges Beer Garden! FREE Admission & Open to the Public | Bring your family & friends! Puppy Petting Zoo, Puppy Kissing Booth,...
Free
Doggie Dip
Adventure Bay Pool 696 Lee Boulevard, Hillside, IL, United StatesGreat Opportunity for your dog to swim around! Goody Bags, Raffles & Fun!
$15
Wildlife Spotlight – Coyotes
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesWith props and pictures, learn all about coyotes, a very common and often misunderstood animal neighbor found throughout Cook County. Sign up begins 7/29.
Free
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