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Event Series Mother Nature and Me

Mother Nature and Me

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Children 3-6 years old and their favorite adult will explore with fun activities and outdoor experiences. Dec 14 – Deer Jan 18 – Ice Feb 22 – Woodchucks

Free

Hummingbird Children’s Academy Open House

Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies (Woodridge) 9018 Heritage Parkway, Suite 600, Woodridge, IL, United States

Join us Thursday, November 17th from 6:30pm-8:00 PM at our Westmont location for Hummingbird Pediatric Therapy's Children's Academy Open House. Hummingbird offers the most comprehensive pediatric therapy Academy in the area for children of ALL developmental stages. About our Academy:​ Our play-based curriculum is run by pediatric specialists and therapists Ages 2-7 years old Serves...

Free
Event Series Fire and Life Safety Camp

Fire and Life Safety Camp

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Register Today for a FREE Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for Children ages 6-11. Fill out this form and a member of our staff will email you to confirm your registration. Registration for this program is free! Children will learn about fire history, create a basic first aid...

Free

Naperville Reads

North Central College 30 N. Brainard St, Naperville, IL, United States

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Join Anderson’s Bookshop on Saturday, November 19th at 10 am for an in-person event to celebrate the Naperville READS 2022 selection of the #1 bestselling book, Ada Twist, Scientist, by celebrated and beloved local Naperville author, Andrea Beaty. The basis for the hit Netflix show, Ada, Twist, Scientist has inspired readers of...

Free

Introduction to Archeogemology

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Archaeogemology combines aspects of gemology, archaeology, and geology to identify ancient gems to determine their mineralogical and geographical origin. Archeogemology aids researchers in the investigation of social patterns such as migration and trade routes of ancient cultures and civilizations. Presented by Dr. Cigdem Lüle, a pioneer of the subject, mineralogist and award-winning gemologist....

$5 – $10
Event Series Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Wildlife Center 525 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Join us for an after-hours tour of the center’s ambassador animals. During this quiet, small-group experience we’ll deliver their dinners, discuss their stories, and share how we care for these wild residents. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-942-6200. 

$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
Event Series Community Playgroup

Community Playgroup

Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

We’re delighted to welcome the youngest members of our community and their caregiver to our weekly Playgroup at the Irish American Heritage Center. Kids can play together and learn about Irish culture through games, crafts, music and more! Come along to connect with other families in the local Irish community. This is a drop-in group...

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