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Family Pond Paddle

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Families, enjoy an evening out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.

Free

Loose Parts Art

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Recreate the “junk drawer crafting” experience with tables of random bits and bobs for open crafting and artwork. Materials, suggested craft and clean up all provided, but feel free to bring your own junk drawer items to contribute.

$7 – $10
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 year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5

Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony

North Aurora Route 31 / Route 56, North Aurora, IL, United States

Join the Village of North Aurora in celebrating Arbor Day! Mayor Gaffino and the Public Works Department welcome the community to plant a tree on Arbor Day near the parking lot on Marvo & John St. in North Aurora. The event is open to the public. Local day care students will assist in planting the...

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 year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5

Arbor Day Celebration

Lemont Park District 16050 127th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Join the Lemont Park District early Childhood Preschool Program for an Arbor Day celebration! The day's activities may include a butterfly aviary, a visit from Seemore the Eagle, fun activities and the dedication of our Little Free Library. 

Free
Event Series SENSEsational Story Hour

SENSEsational Story Hour

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Kids with sensory needs and varied abilities will explore stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Adults also attend, siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this interactive small-group storytime, designed for kids who find traditional storytime formats challenging. We’ll enjoy a brief story along with movement, music, and hands-on exploration of sensory materials, recommended for...

Free

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