First Friday: Animal Families
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us as we learn from Naturalist Kim White about the 5 vertebrate families, with special guests from each family!
Free
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First Fridays Summer Dance Concert
Schaumburg Town Square 200 S Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Schaumburg Town Square for a relaxing evening of live music and dancing with friends. Lawn chairs are allowed. Dance concerts are held weather permitting. No rain date. June 7: Foxtrot and Tango by Paris Swing July 5: Salsa and Bachata by Guitarra Azul August 2: Swing by The Stingrays For...
Free
Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesParasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects led to the iconic monster.
Free
Dairy Day
Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesGet moo-ving to the Historical Museum for Dairy Day! Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 1 - 3pm to celebrate Elk Grove's agricultural roots with crafts, games and sweet treats for the whole family. There will be no live animals onsite. To learn more visit, https://bit.ly/3Vo3YWd or a Customer Service Counter.
Free
Summer Drop-In Days
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSummer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...
Included in general admission
Fossil Fun
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesBecome an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages 6 & up.
Free
History of Flowers at the Games
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesDid you know that olive-leaf wreaths were awarded to commemorate victories at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece before medals were given? Drop in and learn more fun facts like this at the Conservatory during Olympic Week! No registration required.
Time To Go Chorin’
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call...
$5
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