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Outdoor Cooking

Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages 12-17 w/adult.

Free

Earth Day: A Party for the Planet

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day, we'll be showcasing some of the steps you can take that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! If you've been storing items in your basement and garage, waiting for the perfect time and most Earth-friendly way to...

Included in general admission

Celebrate Earth Day

Darien Park District Community Center 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Build a Bird Feeder Plant a Flower Earth Friendly Snacks Earth Day Games Recycle Crayons

Free

Earth Day Celebration

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, IL, United States

Join the Medinah Park District in a day of service at Thorndale Park beautifying the area, clearing invasive plants and vegetation, seeding native areas and planting trees. Come enjoy earth-themed crafts and music, while celebrating our wonderful world.

Free

Healthy Kids Day

Fry Family YMCA 2120 W. 95th Street, Naperville, IL, United States

From healthy bodies to healthy minds to healthy lives, everything starts with the Power of Play! At the Fry Family YMCA, we strive to be the head, heart, and home of our community, empowering all people β€” starting with our youngest β€” to thrive, make healthy decisions, and discover new ways of having fun. Join...

Free

Red – A Crayon’s ASL Story

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

This funny, insightful, colorful storybook film is about being true to yourself in spite of obstacles that are thrown your way. Includes a fun game show and a lively American Sign Language lesson about colors.

Free

Reptile Party

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Bugs, reptiles and snakes are back and better than ever! Join us for a fun and educational time with a cast of scaly creatures! Crosstown Exotics returns with their crew of prehistoric amphibians and reptiles for an up-close encounter with all kinds animals that have survived since the dinosaur ages. Everyone gets to interact with...

Free

Super Saturday: Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Interact with zoo animals just in time for Earth Day. Beth Wagner and her team will bring in different exotic animals from around the world. Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

Free

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