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Earth Day Celebration

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

Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.

Free

Earth Day Nature Play

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.

Free

Smart Money Week

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Children can learn how to save money and be successful in life. Storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting and music. Children will receive a shredded money packet.

$5

TD3 Minecraft Engineering: The Big Bad Wolf

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! Take to the woods to escape the big bad wolf. 9 laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to...

Free

Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Meet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help...

Free

Doc’s Day

Primrose Farm 5N726 Crane Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Celebrate the memory of Doc, our beloved Belgian draft horse, with crafts, games, and some of his favorite treats. Put on your boots and hats, grab your lasso, and enjoy...

Free

Bugapalooza

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

🐞 Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join...

Included in general admission

KidsFest

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

TICKETS REQUIRED Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our...

Free

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