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Spring Eggstravaganza

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.

Free
Event Series Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugaring

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

Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...

Free

Earth Hour Night at the Museum

Batavia Depot Museum 155 Houston St, Batavia, IL, United States

Have you ever wished you could see what happens at the museum after dark? This is your chance to find out! We'll be joining people across the country as we turn off the lights and electronic entertainment for Earth Hour. Visit us for a special flashlight tour and learn how people of the past had...

Free
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free
Event Series Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugaring

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

Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...

Free

A Voyageur’s Life Field Trip for Homeschool and Remote Learners

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

What was life like for a French fur trader in the 1700s? How much knowledge did these early explorers need to survive their journey in search of furs? Students learn about the challenges, risks and rewards of being a French fur trader and demonstrate the skills necessary for success. This is an opportunity for homeschooled...

Free

Pizza Party Palooza

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Facts and figures, food and fun! Yes, it’s pizza party time. Ages 6-11. Ticketed program.

Free

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