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Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City

Various Locations IL, United States

Adler staff and volunteers bring the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join us to #LookUp together! Because all ’Scopes in the City events are weather permitting, subscribe to our Adler Events (Digital and In Person) or Night...

Free

Explore-A-Story

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Miss Ginny will share a fun story before we explore some related hands-on activities together. Registration Required: Adults and kids enjoy a brief story in the Discovery Spot, followed by related hands-on sensory play. Our themed activities will include painting, along with some sensory bins and playdough. Stroller parking will be available in Kids Landing.

Free

Family Explorers: Bugs

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Join us in exploring all things bugs! We will read Hustle Bustle Bugs by Catherine Bailey, and then we will make a bug hotel for the bugs to enjoy! Register one name per family. BALibrary Lawn.

Free

LEGO Community Build: Main Street

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Let's rebuild downtown! Stop by anytime during the program to add to our community build! Viewing available the following day.

Free

Buffalo Grove Green Fair

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

This free event for the whole family will provide information and activities to help residents learn about the small steps they can take at home, work and in the community to improve our environment and make Buffalo Grove a greener and healthier place to live. Some of the items being collected for recycling and repurposing...

Free

Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm

Dickson-Murst Farm 1004 Dickson Road, Bristol, IL, United States

Farm demonstrations, barrel tractor rides, children’s crafts and activities, threshing and corn box, antique tractors and more. The perfect way to wrap up your summer! Free and held rain or shine.

Free

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