Sponsored by Pixels by Emily and Naper Settlement.
See custom displays of LEGOS, talk to the builders and be inspired to build your own creations at home! All ages. Drop in This is a great way to inspire thoughts around STEM subjects or Art! Windy City LUG is a local group that builds their own creations with LEGO.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity that helps save the planet? Join a naturalist and our special guests from The Conservation Foundation to celebrate World Rivers Day! Learn about water-conservation activities your family can incorporate at home. Each family will paint a rain barrel to take home to install and help conserve precious freshwater. If...
Join Elmhurst School of Rock staff to try out instruments on the Kids' Patio. Try your skills at electric guitar, drums, and more. Live in-person. No registration.
Get excited about science and nature with a T-Rexplorers program! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it's like to go on a Paleontological dig with authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. You'll be greeted by Ranger the T-Rex as you come in! To make sure we have...
Come enjoy activities with everyone's favorite science kid and your little one.
Biologist and fossil enthusiast Donald Baumgartner, M.S., will separate the scientific facts from Hollywood fiction. What was true? What was wrong? What action scenes just didn’t make sense?The release of Jurassic Park 30 years ago grabbed the attention of adults and children alike, bringing dinosaurs into theaters and homes like nothing before. It sparked a...
Solve problems and work through challenges with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities based on our favorite picture books. For grades k-2.
We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....
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