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Potty Palooza

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Let's get this potty started! Ready to ditch the diapers? Join us for songs and stories to get Littles excited for this big milestone. Get ideas for caregivers to help make this big transition a positive experience for everyone. Registered. Story Room.

Free

Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories’ Women in STEM

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM scientists visit the Grainger Science Hub to discuss glucose levels in our food, and how we measure the blood glucose levels in our bodies. Abbott's Women in STEM scientists will also share their educational and career journeys with those aspiring to study or work in the sciences. Scientists, researchers, and...

Included in general admission
Event Series Milking Demonstrations

Milking Demonstrations

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

See the farm’s heritage Shorthorn cows hand-milked the 1890s way. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.

$5

Science Saturday: Animal Encounters

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Fur, feathers, or scales? Explore the many wonders of animal adaptations while getting up-close views of live animals with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. For children ages 5 and older with an adult. Please register each adult and child attendee using the ?add more people? button. Sessions from 10:15am - 11:15am or 11:30am - 12:30pm.

Free

Eric Carle Celebration

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Join us in the colorful celebration of Eric Carle - the beloved author, Illustrator, the creative genius! A day full of fun to encourage creativity and learning with handson activities, games and art, all inspired by some of the many books we know and love!! Get your FREE tickets from the Ask Me Desk to...

Free
Event Series Civic Season: Community Day

Civic Season: Community Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

During this year’s Civic Season at CHM, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens. Activities include hands-on arts and crafts with local teaching artists, facilitator-led exploration of...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer 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
Event Series Milking Demonstrations

Milking Demonstrations

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

See the farm’s heritage Shorthorn cows hand-milked the 1890s way. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.

$5

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