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Family Fun Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with activities, a nature scavenger hunt and more.

Free

Eclipse Encounter ’23

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Your time to soak up the Moon’s shadow is fast approaching, eclipse chasers! Celebrate the annular solar eclipse this fall at the Adler Planetarium! On October 14, 2023, everyone’s favorite...

Free

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here.

Free

Solar Eclipse Viewing

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Join us for an unforgettable celestial experience to witness the mesmerizing partial solar eclipse through a whole new perspective – the lens of a telescope! In collaboration with the Naperville...

Free

Lumber Jack β€˜n Jill Fest

Bartlett Community Center 700 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

The Lumber Jack β€˜N Jill Fest is finally around the corner! Come Celebrate the folklore of Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Bunyan, and Babe the Blue Ox with β€œlumberjack” themed outdoor activities...

Free

Fall Color Walk with Sagawau Valley Education Center

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Meet at the Sagawau Valley Education Center Building (12545 111th Street) for a wonderful stroll through nature. The path is...

Free

Oaktober

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Drop in for this celebration of the mighty oak. Learn to recognize an oak tree, find out why they and other native trees are so important, and leave with an...

Free
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as β€œPaws in the Park Days” (excluding...

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