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Trees for Glen Ellyn

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Join the Park District’s forestry team to learn about an exciting new volunteer opportunity. Participate in planting and caring for trees in our parks. Learn the correct way to plant...

Free

Public Works Open House

Mount Prospect Public Works 1700 W Central Road, Mount Prospect

This annual event features games, a facility tour, and displays that demonstrate how our water and sewer system, parkway trees, buildings, streets, can meet PW Paws, the Public Works Department...

Free

Bike Rodeo

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Kids will learn about bicycle safety and rules of the road through fun drills and activities at multiple stations. Participants must bring their own bike and wear a fitted bike...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

Pollinator Day

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Via the Village Website- The Village of Franklin Park will host its first annual Pollinator Day on Saturday, May 18, from 11 AM until 1:30 PM at the Gazebo on...

Free

City of Northlake Open House

Northlake City Hall 55 E North Avenue, Northlake

Come join the city of Northlake Police Department, Public Works Department, & Northlake Fire Protection District for a Day of Family Fun! In the event of inclement weather, the backup...

Free

Health and Wellness Fair

Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale

The Bloomingdale Park District is joining this year's Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fair: A Celebration of Mind & Body. THe fair will be a fun and engaging...

Free

Teaching Garden Planting Day

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Work side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.

Free

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