Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Free
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Events Calendar
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Educational
STEAM for Kids
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United StatesEnjoy activities focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
Free
Dino Sensory
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesCalling all budding Paleontologists! Join us for a fun afternoon of dinosaur sensory play. We will dig for fossils at our own excavation site, learn to move like dinosaurs, create...
Free
Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesJoin Adler Planetarium at the library and view our Moon and Saturn through a telescope! This is an outdoors event. Weather permitting.
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
LEGO Builders
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesThis open LEGO play session is designed to let kids’ imaginations lead the way. LEGOs and challenges are provided. For Grades K–4.
Free
Wild Wednesdays
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug...
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
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