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Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Parasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects led to the iconic monster.

Free

Dairy Day

Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get moo-ving to the Historical Museum for Dairy Day! Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 1 - 3pm to celebrate Elk Grove's agricultural roots with crafts, games and sweet...

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...

Included in general admission

Fossil Fun

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

Become an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages 6 & up.

Free

History of Flowers at the Games

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Did you know that olive-leaf wreaths were awarded to commemorate victories at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece before medals were given? Drop in and learn more fun facts...

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...

$5

Showcasing Science: Caterpillar to Butterfly

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

Let’ s learn the steps of how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. How? By observing them all July!

Free

Hooray For Halfway

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

Celebrate being halfway done with 2024 Summer Reading by making your buttons you’ve earned plus a special button, while enjoying crafts and fun activities for the whole family! Haven’t signed...

Free

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