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Family and Friends of Maple Trees

North Park Village Nature Center Park 5801 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago, United States

Come learn all about maple trees, their stories, and maple syrup. During this program we’ll hike out to observe maple trees, participate in activities that build empathy for trees, and learn how maple syrup is made. Free entry, no registration required. All ages welcome.

Free

Dino Day

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BINGO  Drop-in and have fun with fossils and hands-on activities! See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaurs, and make your very own fossil imprint to take home! “Say BONES,” a fossil-full version of the classic Bingo, will be offered throughout the day. A living history portrayal of Mary...

$5 – $10

Dupage Comic Con

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Let's get back to where it all started with the famous Dupage Comic Con show from Mighty Con! Come find the very best of new local artists mixed with special guests, and the best deals from dozens of comic and toy vendors, amazing costumes and cosplay, gaming, plus of course enjoy a day surrounded by...

$8
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 Café. 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
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 Café. 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

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