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Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free
Event Series Winter Break Family Programming

Winter Break Family Programming

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Searching for a fun winter break activity for the whole family? Bundle up and swing by Garfield Park Conservatory, where nature meets cozy vibes indoors! From December 23rd- January 3rd, we’re rolling out a special family programming lineup, featuring nature play days for all ages. So, come soak in the winter beauty while you and...

Included in general admission
Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Free
Event Series Chinese Storytime

Chinese Storytime

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.

Free

Junior Naturalist Walk

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

Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk outside and doing an indoor activity book.

Free
Event Series Bone Appétit

Bone Appétit

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.

Free
Event Series Brick Builders

Brick Builders

Various Locations IL, United States

Join other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO® bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.

Free
Event Series Winter Fireworks

Winter Fireworks & Drone Shows

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Navy Pier’s dazzling, award-winning fireworks show is back at Light Up The Lake, offering a spectacular display for all to enjoy! Also, join us for two exciting new holiday-themed drone shows this winter season! Winter Schedule > Saturday, November 30 at 9PM (Fireworks Show) > Friday, December 6 at 9PM (Drone Show) > Saturday, December...

Free

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