Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Free
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Educational
Let the Games Begin! The Origins of Sports
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesDuring this fun-filled program presented by Histories for Kids, ancient athlete “Discus Meter” will lead you through time to discover the beginnings of some of today’s most enjoyable sports pastimes....
Free
The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynExperience the famous Talking Drum of West Africa with Mama Edie! Hear stories from West African countries, the Caribbean Islands, the Americas, and First Nations cultures about their use of...
Free
Dog Man Fan Fest
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesCelebrate the newest book in the Dog Man series with games and activities. Grades 1-5. Sign up begins 7/16.
Free
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert...
Free
Summer Drop-In Days
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSummer 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
Safety City Open Road
Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSafety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or...
Free
Preschool in the Park
Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free...
Free
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