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Nature Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups.

Free

Resting Reptiles

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how native reptiles are surviving winter.

Free

Winter Exploration Day

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more.

Free

One Book, One Community Kickoff

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us for our 3rd annual One Book, One Community event. Participate in our community art project, pick up your book, and join the reading adventure! Our third annual One Book, One Community event kicks off on Feb. 10, 2024! Stop in to pick up your free copy of our book selection, You Are Here...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

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

Lunar New Year Celebration

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Ring in the Year of the Dragon with Fashion Outlets of Chicago! Visit Concierge Services on Level One, near Saks OFF 5TH, and receive a special Red Envelope featuring a free Saving Pass and special Lunar New Year offers and services from participating retailers, February 10-25, 2024. Fashion Outlets of Chicago will host a kick...

Free

The Boxcar Children Turns 100

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the first book in the Boxcar Children series. Come for some Boxcar fun followed by a viewing of the movie! Geared for kids in grades 2-5.

Free

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