Week of Events
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year! Tickets must be reserved online before your visit. Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings in August! Illinois Residents receive free admission from 5 โ 9 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)โฏ Upcoming Free Evenings: August 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29,...
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Touch a Tractor
Touch a Tractor
An OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings farm to the city. The KCFB FOUNDATION welcomes urban & suburban neighbors to see antique tractors and modern farming equipment, enjoy hands-on activities, see farm animals & more.
Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies
Animal Origami
Animal Origami
Observe bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!
STEM Fest
STEM Fest
Science is Awesome! That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event. We welcome families, scout troops, teachers, and students of all ages for a fantastic day of science. Experience outstanding hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) leaders and innovators. You can get an up-close and personal...
Touch a Tractor
Touch a Tractor
An OUTDOOR farm-city & community open house & fundraiser that brings farm to the city. The KCFB FOUNDATION welcomes urban & suburban neighbors to see antique tractors and modern farming equipment, enjoy hands-on activities, see farm animals & more.
Welcoming Back Our Feathered Friends
Welcoming Back Our Feathered Friends
It is that time when birds are migrating back north! Let's learn why they migrate, their unique appearances, and songs!
Evening Frog Walk
Evening Frog Walk
Hop along as we search for toads, frogs and their tadpoles near the water. During this event, weโll also make a craft and learn the difference between frogs, toads and other amphibians. Waterproof rain-boots and flashlights are encouraged, please arrive prepared for the weather. Registration required.
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