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Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

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....

$6 – $8

Family Tinker Lab

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Using your imagination, inspiration from books, plus recycled materials, create something of your very own. In this session, we will build miniature treehouses. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is required. Best for families with children ages 3 and older. Please register each child attendee. If space allows, walk-in attendees may...

Free

Educator Open House

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators. Join us for food, drinks, and science fun! We're throwing a party for educators at the museum! This special after hours event is specifically designed for educators as an opportunity to engage in museum programming while sharing ideas and enjoying one another's company. The...

Free

Night Sky Viewing

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Join the Northwest Suburban Astronomers in the west parking lot as they set up their telescopes to view planets and more in the night sky. All ages. Drop in.

Free

Inventive Genius Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches. This event is...

Included in general admission

Kids Expo-Touch-a-Truck

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

This interactive and informative event provides young children the opportunity to learn about their community, various professions, and the vehicles used for those professions. The event will be held at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center Highlights of the event will include the dramatic arrival and appearance of the Superior Air Med helicopter, subject to...

Free

Family Event: Latinx Heritage Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed under the directive of President Lyndon Johnson. Twenty years later, in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, the week was expanded to a full month of honoring the cultures, contributions, and collective actions of people of Latinx descent. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, the first day...

Included in general admission

Getting EXCITED About Science with Steve Belliveau

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Let's kick off our annual STEAMfest with a performance by Science Guy Steve Belliveau! All ages, weather permitting this will be an outside event

Free

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