Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Farm demonstrations, barrel tractor rides, childrenβs 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.
Join Brookfield Zoo in celebrating and showing appreciation for firefighters, EMS workers, police officers, and other first responders on Sunday, August 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those entering the zooβs south gate will pass under an American flag displayed between ladder trucks from Brookfield and Riversideβs fire departments. At the zooβs Roosevelt Fountain...
Interested in meeting LGBTQ+ families in the area? Want to build a welcoming community for your little one(s) and your family? Join us for some fun at the park!
Celebrate the newly renovated Crabtree Nature Center! Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors can enjoy tours of the updated nature center, guided walks and nature play activities.
Drop-in event recommended for ages 2-5 years, with participating adult. Hop, skip, and jump through our specially designed active obstacle course for little ones. Youβll be moving and developing early learning skills!
From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1β5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Weβll have our favorite high- and low-tech options available for families to explore.
Bring your Barbie and Bestie for a fun night of Dancing at DLD's Dream House! Enjoy learning a fun dance, walking the barbie runway, photo booth, freestyling, and more!
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