Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSelf-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
Free
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Juniper Junction
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesVisit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23, to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretumโs Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than standard model railroading. Also called โgarden railroads,โ large-scale model railroads offer a captivating landscape for viewers of all ages...
Included in general admission
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Sapโs Rising
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWalk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of making maple syrup.
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory โ 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
Loose Parts Play
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States'Loose Parts' is using random items for open ended play. Come play with us and learn more about some screen free fun! Join the fun and then explore the book Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children. "Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play...
Free
Girl Power Songs: A Children’s Show About Black Women Who Changed the World
Muse Coffee Shop 747 S Western Avenue, Chicago, United StatesCalling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where weโll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...
Free
Rocket to the Moon with Mae Jemison
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United StatesCome learn about Mae Jemison, the first Black woman admitted into the space program and then make your very own rocket to the moon. Please only register children. Parents are welcome to stay, but all children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free
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