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Event Series Safety Town Open Road

Safety Town Open Road

Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...

$5 – $8
Event Series Bee Demo

Bee Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....

Free Intro to Coding Class

Zoom Virtual Meeting

Free intro to coding class for kids ages 7-14. This introductory level class will use the unique CYC web app developed with Princeton University, no prior experience required. All you need is a web browser! Code Your Chances is an educational nonprofit that introduces kids to the creative uses of computer science, artificial intelligence and...

Free
Event Series Bee Demo

Bee Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....

Event Series Zoo Investigators

Zoo Investigators

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Use all your senses to experience the world as an animal would. Get ready to investigate all the unique features that make animals truly remarkable! Science experiments, animal encounters, and other hands-on activities will guide you through the exploration of the amazing animal world. Cosley Zoo will be following State COVID-19 mitigation measures in place...

$12

Tea with the Lincolns

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Included with daily admission to Blackberry Farm, spend some time with the founding family of Illinois. The Lincolns are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Included in general admission

Start Your Rockin’ Collection

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Have you ever thought about starting your own rock collection? Or are your rocks looking for a new home? Sara Kurth of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art will help you get started to create your very own, personalized rock cartons! Materials for cartons, decoration and personalization will be provided. Rocks from home can also...

$5

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