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Event Series Nature Storytime and Craft

Nature Storytime and Craft

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the season. Twenty name tags (children only) will be...

Free

Build It: Forts and Fun

Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Let your child channel their inner architect and explore their imagination as they build, you guessed it, FORTS of all sizes! Children must be accompanied by a...

$17 – $21

Frosty Fest

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate winter! Red Oak will be hosting its 4th Frosty Fest event! Hike on one...

$5 – $10

Event Series Bookworms

Bookworms

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Do you and your child love stories and animals? Come read a story, meet an animal, and make a craft. Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult. Each program...

$9 – $11.50
Event Series Wintry Wednesdays

Wintry Wednesdays

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center 3795 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Come in from the cold! Cozy up with a naturalist and discover fascinating facts on various winter topics. Make a craft and enjoy a delightful story, too. Parents must accompany...

$7
Event Series Animal Encounters

Animal Encounters

Lyman Woods Nature Center 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center's special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more! 

$7

Groundhog Day Celebration

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

Listen to a story, do special activities and make your own groundhog weather predictor. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.

Free

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