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Event Series Maple Sugaring Days

Maple Sugaring Days

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Learn how to tap a maple tree, and try to drill and set a tap yourself! We'll simmer sap over an open fire and watch as it thickens to maple syrup. Relax with a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy ice cream with syrup drizzled on top from our Maple CafΓ©. After a day of...

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

STEM Stations

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Take a stroll through our STEM stations and learn something new! Try out each of our fun stations that explore different STEM concepts. (Grades K–5)

Free
Event Series Field Watchers

Field Watchers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 β€’ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM β€’ Free Program β€’ Pre-Registration Required β€’ For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers β€’ Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...

Free

Nature Exploration: Animal Habitats

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Experience different animal habitats and learn all about the animals who live there. This event is aimed at K–5 homeschool students and their teachers.

Free
Event Series Build with LEGO

Build with LEGO

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

Pop in to the Youth Department program room to make fantastic and unique creations. We'll give you some building ideas. Then you can use the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Be sure to continue the fun over the weekend to admire the LEGO train on display at the...

Free
Event Series Build with LEGO

Build with LEGO

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

Pop in to the Youth Department program room to make fantastic and unique creations. We'll give you some building ideas. Then you can use the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Be sure to continue the fun over the weekend to admire the LEGO train on display at the...

Free

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