Join us for a morning of fun for you and your furry friends! Event includes an agility course, photo booth and dog friendly goodies, while supplies last. Attendees will have the opportunity to adopt a new best friend from Heartland Animal Shelter! Heartland’s mission is to provide care, humane treatment and adoption for dogs and...
Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings in April, May and June 2025.
Explore for birds on this two hour walk.
Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth–5 years, with participating adult. What would you do if you ran the zoo? Families will create homes for pretend animals big and small while exploring concepts of spatial reasoning and design. This is a partnership with The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative and The DuPage Children’s Museum.
Visit the library for a storytime about animals.
Visit the farm for special petting zoo and feeding times.
Learn about turtles and enjoy games and crafts.
Learn about feeding time with the museum's animals.
Visit the farm for special petting zoo and feeding times.
Learn about the nature center's animals.
Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
Visit the farm for special petting zoo and feeding times.
Learn about the nature center's animals.
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings in April, May and June 2025.
Explore for birds on this two hour walk.
Visit the Farm on Wednesday mornings for exploration and fun.
Join Lyman Woods staff for special programming.
Let’s have some Fun on the Farm! Drop in anytime from 10-12 and participate in fine motor activities meant just for our 2 and 3-year-old friends. Mooo, Baaa, Cluck!
Visit the library for a storytime about animals.
Join or watch this annual pet parade through downtown La Grange.
Visit the museum for special nature-themed activities.
Close animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 - Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo feautring Xena the Sloth July 5 - Wings & Talons Raptors July 12 - Incredible Bats!: Animals Around the World...
Join the race or walk, and stay for the block party afterwards.
Visit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
Try your hand at chores from the past at Kline Creek Farm.
Drop in all ages programs on select Tuesdays. All programs free! No registration is required. June 3 - The History of Lords Park Zoo June 10 - Illinois Abby Loves Lucy! June 17 - Get a Mooooove on! June 24 - It's a Bugs Life July 8 - Rocks Rock! July 15 - Dino Doo-Doo...
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings in April, May and June 2025.
Explore for birds on this two hour walk.
Visit the Farm on Wednesday mornings for exploration and fun.
Try your hand at chores from the past at Kline Creek Farm.
Celebrate your four-legged friends at this family-friendly event.
Visit the library for a storytime about animals.
The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to raise funds for the animals at Cosley Zoo as well as exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation projects. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K Races and Kids’...
Visit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
Close animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 - Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo feautring Xena the Sloth July 5 - Wings & Talons Raptors July 12 - Incredible Bats!: Animals Around the World...
Visit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
Try your hand at chores from the past at Kline Creek Farm.
Enjoy storytime at the Brookfield Zoo!
Drop in all ages programs on select Tuesdays. All programs free! No registration is required. June 3 - The History of Lords Park Zoo June 10 - Illinois Abby Loves Lucy! June 17 - Get a Mooooove on! June 24 - It's a Bugs Life July 8 - Rocks Rock! July 15 - Dino Doo-Doo...
The Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings in April, May and June 2025.
Explore for birds on this two hour walk.
Visit the Farm on Wednesday mornings for exploration and fun.
Try your hand at chores from the past at Kline Creek Farm.
Visit with animals at this interactive program.
Visit the library for a storytime about animals.
Storytime and craft for the little ones on these Fridays: June 13 - Bees June 27 - (Long-Neck) Birds July 11 - Beavers July 25 - Bats August 8 - Bison
Registration is required for this free fishing derby with the Wheaton Park District and Kiwanis Club of Wheaton.
Visit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
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