Winter Mammals Drop-In
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesJoin us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining our skins and skulls collection.
Free
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Educational
Up Close Animal Encounters
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesGet an up-close look at some special animals while learning about how they survive in their unique environments. Best for ages 6-11. Why do some birds have webbed feet? How...
Free
Cold Catapult Challenge
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesNo snow shovel? S-NO-w problem! Engineer a way to gather up the most 'snow,' then build a catapult to see how far you can fling it! (Grades Kโ5)
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesIgnite your childโs sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Free
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by...
Free
Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesCalling all astronauts and deep space explorers! From January 9 to 20, Wonder Works Childrenโs Museum is blasting off to outer space! We will have activities related to outer space...
Included in general admission
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 Daysโevery Thursday the museum is openโfor Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
Donations appreciated
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