National Fossil Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesMeet scientists, see rarely displayed items, and take part in hands-on activities!
Included in general admission
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Educational
LEGO Builders
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesThis open LEGO play session is designed to let kids’ imaginations lead the way. LEGOs and challenges are provided. For Grades K–4.
Free
Wild Wednesdays
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...
Free
Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...
Free
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Donations appreciated
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesDrop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Led by the IL Ext. Master naturalists. Sep 19: “Native Seed Explorers” Oct 17: “Night Fliers – Bats & Owls”
Free
La Hora de Cuentos
Various Locations IL, United States¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español! Immerse your kids in a new language or increase fluency during this fun program full of stories and rhymes in Spanish!
Free
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