Educational
What’s On The Menu?
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
Chi-Town Skygazers
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all...
MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these upcoming 2024 dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24,...
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesCalling all history buffs and adventure seekers! The Des Plaines Valley comes alive this September 14th and 15th with the return of the A River Thru History Rendezvous! Immerse yourself...
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Depot Days
The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle, United StatesDiscover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Lisle Depot Days, where you'll be transported back in time as you tour the Depot Museum, Beaubien Tavern, Netzley/Yender...
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