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Event Series Thursdays in the Field

Thursdays in the Field

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Drop 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. Sep 19: “Native Seed Explorers” Oct 17: “Night Fliers – Bats & Owls”

Free

Monarch Festival

Ty Warner Park Plaza Drive and Blackhawk Drive, Westmont, IL, United States

Join us at Ty Warner Park to celebrate the monarch butterfly migration. Visit with naturalists from local environmental organizations while participating in fun activities and crafts for all ages!

Fire Department Open House

Station 63 (Des Plaines) 130 E. Thacker Avenue, Des Plaines, IL

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family over for a day of fun fire safety education. Explore fire trucks, meet our brave firefighters and learn life-saving safety tips at Fire Station 63 (130 E. Thacker) on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll have demonstrations, community organizations, family activities and more for...

Free

Meet the Creek

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission on Saturday, September 21, for our annual Meet the Creek event! There will be free activities for all ages, including: 🛶 Canoe and kayak rides on Salt Creek 🐟 Meeting fish and other critters caught and released in Salt Creek 🌳 Children's scavenger hunt and nature exploration station 💧 Dip-netting...

LEGO® Club

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

Come in to build cool LEGO creations. LEGOs will be provided by the library. Ages 6-11.

Free

Interesting Insects

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Look for all the different insects we can find in the Fall season.

Free
Event Series Family LEGO Club

Family LEGO Club

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. TR Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.

Free
Event Series Robot Rumble

Robot Rumble

Various Locations IL, United States

Using the Library's Edison robots and LEGOs, design a robot to battle against other robots. Grades 3-5. Limit 20 participants. Participants should pick up a numbered entry ticket the day of the event at the Children's Services Desk. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free

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