Little Explorers
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln, Channahon, IL, United StatesActivities may include a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play.
Free
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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
Book Swap
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, and audio books encouraged.
Free
Percy Jackson Night
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThe new Percy Jackson book is coming out soon! Join us for some series related activities and games to celebrate! No registration required.
Free
Traveling StoryWalk
Various Locations IL, United StatesTraveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story...
Free
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...
Donations appreciated
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesDrop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Led by the IL Ext. Master naturalists....
Free
Favorite Character’s Club: The Bad Guys
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCalling all Bad Guys fans! Come play, and talk about your favorite character. Make friends, share interactive games together or learn how to draw Bad Guys characters. Can't wait to...
Free
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