Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Free
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Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Educational
Time To Go Chorin’
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp 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
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26...
Free
Drop-in Lego
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesDrop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. No registration required.
Free
Gettysburg Day
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesCommemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Visit Naper Settlement to experience life in Naperville during the crucial summer of 1863. Hear Lincoln deliver his famous Gettysburg Address,...
Included in general admission
Tech Open Lab
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesFamilies explore a variety of technology such as robots, circuits, iPads, and more. Drop in. Program Room.
Free
First Friday: Animal Families
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us as we learn from Naturalist Kim White about the 5 vertebrate families, with special guests from each family!
Free
First Fridays Summer Dance Concert
Schaumburg Town Square 200 S Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Schaumburg Town Square for a relaxing evening of live music and dancing with friends. Lawn chairs are allowed. Dance concerts are held weather permitting. No rain...
Free
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