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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

Science Fair

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Learn and explore at our annual Science Fair. Families are invited to learn and explore at our Science Fair. The open-house format features stations from FrogLady Presentations, DuPage Children’s Museum, SciTech Museum, Illinois Storm Chasers, and more. Activities are suitable for children preschool-aged and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library.

Free

Feeding Frenzy

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Learn what, why and how staff feed the great diversity of birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center.

Free

Living History 101

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Have you ever thought, “I would love to share my passion for history” or “I would love to challenge my acting skills” or “I want to dress up?” Then living history volunteering might be for you! This program will consist of an overview of historical interpretation followed by a question-and-answer session with an interpretive naturalist....

Free

Early Learning Provider Meet and Greet

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Are you starting to think about preschool programs or child care for your little one? Discover what's out there and meet centers and family child care programs in Oak Park, River Forest, and neighboring communities. They will be available to talk to parents and caregivers about their program and answer questions they might have. Children...

Free

ASL Club

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Learn American Sign Language! Our mission is to come together as a community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to bring awareness and communicate to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Non-Verbal. Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases!

Free

Animal Investigators: Octopuses

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. For grades 1-5. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Free

Wonder Time: Our Five Senses

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Let's explore our senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight through reading and hands-on learning. For ages 3-6 with caregiver. Pick up tickets at Kids' World desk. Tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free

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