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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 β€” for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through β€œInventions 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

Living History Encounter

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

During Living History Encounters, you may find cooks, seamstresses, voyageurs, soldiers or craftsmen sharing their talents.

Free

Pollinator Party Drop-In

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

Stop by Keshav's Garden for a celebration of pollinators hosted by the Darien Garden Club and IPPL in honor of National Pollinator Month. Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and DGC experts share knowledge, give advice on planting garden habitats for pollinators and other important insects. Enjoy habitat-building giveaways and kids’ activities. In the event of...

Free

Event Series Time To Go Chorin’

Time To Go Chorin’

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

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call...

$5

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