Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...
Don’t trash it, smash it! Pumpkin smash is an annual waste reduction and education effort in Illinois first begun by SCARCE. It diverts pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for...
With a t-rex to greet you and fossils to fuel your wonder, you will be digging this Dinovember program. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lemont Library. Don’t miss the...
Treat your family to a unique time-travel experience, listening to centuries-old live Javanese gamelan music and enjoying the sights of Indonesia. Best for ages 4 and older with their families....
Drop-in and have fun with fossils and hands-on activities! See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaurs, and make your very own fossil imprint to take home!...
Calling all future champions and robot enthusiasts! Brace yourself for an action-packed RoboThink workshop, where you’ll embark on an epic journey of building and battling an awe-inspiring robot. Put on...
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Gather 'round for a turkey-themed story time, then learn about these iconic birds through hands-on exploration of real feathers and more! During this event, we will also create a take-home...
Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.
Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...
Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! Best for ages 8-11. We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft that relates to komodo dragons....
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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