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Earth Day Family Event

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us as we enjoy the best of what Mother Nature has to offer โ€“ the chance to explore, discover, get muddy and play! Grab a net and catch critters in the pond; make a mud pie; become an expert birder; build a fort and more. The opportunities are endless when youโ€™re playing in Natureโ€™s...

$20 โ€“ $30

Archery: Families – FULL

Maple Grove Forest Preserve Maple Avenue near Memorial Park, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Whether youโ€™re new to the sport or looking for a refresher, join us to learn safety tips, proper shooting techniques, and basic skills. Equipment provided. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.

$5

Pop Up Poetry in the Park

Hudson Crossing Park 65 N. Harrison St., Oswego

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Pop Up Poetry featuring work by Oswego High School & Oswego East High School Poets and Artists. Stroll along the Poetry Path to read poems, rock out with interactive painted rock poetry, chalk out your best verse, or visit the Poet-tree for an inspirational prompt.

Free
Event Series Spring Planting on the Farm

Spring Planting on the Farm

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the yearโ€™s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5

OPRF Health and Wellness Fair

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

This FREE event features family fun and more than 40 local vendors for the public to learn more about local resources and health and wellness services, including skincare, heart care, diabetes, cancer and so much more.

Free

Earth Day Fair

Fort Hill Activity Center 20 Fort Hill Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Visit with local business and organizations to learn about their sustainable initiatives and how you can be more "green".

Free
Event Series Spring Planting on the Farm

Spring Planting on the Farm

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the yearโ€™s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5
Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free

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