Educational
Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesExperience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Fire Department Open House
Lombard Fire Station 45 50 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard, ILThe open house is a fun and free event where you can meet your Lombard Firefighters and Paramedics. There will be demonstrations, as well as opportunities to take a closer...
Night at the Firehouse
Downers Grove Fire Station 5 6701 S. Main St, Downers Grove, ILThe annual Night at the Firehouse is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. School aged children and their families can meet the firefighters, tour the station and take...
Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...
LEGO and Train Build
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCreate a town using train tracks and LEGOs! Build on the floor or on a table. Join anytime during the program.
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 Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
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