Events Calendar

Sponsored by Pixels by Emily and Naper Settlement.

Educational

  1. Events
  2. Educational

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Winter Secrets Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Winter can appear barren of wildlife, but much is happening above, within, and beneath snow. Join us for a walk to see whatโ€™s happening! Family program.

Free
Event Series Pop-Up Programming

Pop-Up Programming

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.

Free
Event Series Pop-Up Programming

Pop-Up Programming

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.

Free
Event Series Pop-Up Programming

Pop-Up Programming

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.

Free

Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about โ€œsick foodsโ€ in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

$5
Event Series Farm Life in Winter

Farm Life in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. Thereโ€™s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

$5
Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free

Mammals and More Animal Encounter

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

How much can a sloth eat in a day? And what does an armadillo sound like? Join our special guests from the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about some of the most unique animals in the world and get up close with a sloth, an armadillo, and more! A portion of the proceeds goes...

$7 โ€“ $20

We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.

Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.