Wild Child
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore preschool nature programming with games, crafts, and more.
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Events Calendar
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Social Emotional Learning Storytime
Visit the museum for an extra special storytime included in general admission.
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Reptile Rodeo
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesVisit the library to meet snakes and reptiles.
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Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening
Free vision screening for all children up to 16 years old.
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Winter Solstice Day
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesCelebrate the winter solstice with a variety of activities.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Sing, Sign and Play
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesEach month of baby sign language highlights a new theme.
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Fun with Fossils
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesExplore fossils at this drop-in event.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Stuff the Bookmobile Awesome Events
Ashbury's At Boughton Ridge 335 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, United StatesBring food donations and receive a free book and ornament.
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Family Trivia Night
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library for trivia night.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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Mammals and More
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesLearn about mammals with special programming at the library.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet the animals at Crabtree Nature Center.
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Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about feeding time with the museum's animals.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Social Emotional Learning Storytime
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for an extra special storytime included in general admission.
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The Harmony of Korean Drumming and Dancing
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesDrop into the library for traditional Korean music performances.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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LEGO Club
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesBuild and explore with LEGO Club. For ages 4 and older.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
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Homeschool Hangout
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library to learn and meet other homeschool families.
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Coding Club
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesLearn to code with computer games and activities.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDrop into the nature center for special themed programming.
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Animals Around the World
Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesMeet and greet animals at the library.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDrop into the nature center for special themed programming.
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Sensory-Friendly Hour
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesVisit the library early for sensory-friendly play sessions.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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One Book, One Community Kickoff
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesKick off this community celebration with snacks, giveaways and more.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesDrop into the nature center for special themed programming.
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Homeschool Hangout
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesConnect with other homeschool families at the library.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet the animals at Crabtree Nature Center.
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Hygge on the Bookmobile
Boughton Ridge Golf Course 335 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesStop by the bookmobile for books and giveaways.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPreschool nature programming. Tickets distributed in advance for participation.
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Winter In-Between with Brookfield Zoo Chicago
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a learning session with Brookfield Zoo staff.
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LEGO Builders Club
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesBuild challenges with the Prospect Heights Public Library.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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