Coming from San Basilio de Palenque, Kombilesa Mí, an Afro-Colombian group that performs an electrifying fusion of traditional music and urban rap, with lyrics in both palenke lenguage and Spanish. The sound of Kombilesa’s Mi based on traditional rhythms from palenque.
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up Learn about the importance of enrichment for the zoo’s animals. Cosley Zoo’s animals receive enrichment every day. Enrichment lets our animals make choices and exhibit natural behaviors such as climbing, hunting for food, and using their senses. In this workshop, your family will make enrichment activities...
Join a short walk to learn about native scavengers, then make a superhero mask based on your favorite! Materials provided. Children ages 4-8 w/adult.
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamie’s Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tina’s Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
Watch Jurassic Park while you shout, scream, and snack along! Kids will receive a prop bag full of surprises and instructions to interact with this classic 1993 movie. Rated PG-13. 127 minutes. This is an after hours program. You MUST be in the library by 4:45pm. Once the library is closed, patrons will not be...
Conduct spectacular experiments that prove science is fun! For grades K-3. Registration required. Masks strongly encouraged.
Join us for a free car show that includes cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Expect music, food, and family fun! July 18 August 15 From 6 to 9 p.m. at Commerical Street and Wood Dale Road. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
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