Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Free
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Educational
Turtle Tuesday
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesWhat is green and yellow, has a hard shell and looks awesome? The Blanding’s turtles of Isle a la Cache! Meet some of our ambassador turtles up close as a naturalist will bring one or two turtles from the exhibit tank out for closer viewing. Learn the story of their journey as an endangered species...
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesIgnite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
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
Civic Season: Independence Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat actions will you take to be a more engaged citizen? How will you stay informed about issues affecting your community? Find inspiration for your civic participation. Connect with community-serving organizations, learn about the civic superheroes of our past, and explore your creativity during multiple art workshops. Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois...
Free
Hamilton’s Artillery Reenactment
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesCelebrate Independence Day at Cantigny with our patriotic friends from North West Territory Alliance. The living history actors of NWTA have produced the Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny for over 30 years. On the Fourth, Hamilton’s New York Provincial Company of Artillery — a division of NWTA and a nonprofit historical education organization — will...
Included in general admission
Preschool in the Park
Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free activity for kids ages 3-5Y, no registration required.
Free
Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Free
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