Animal Encounters
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
Free
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Events Calendar
MLK Day of Service
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesJoin Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by The Do Good Movement. 9:30am restoration begins. Pre-registration required to receive waiver form and map of work location. Please email: Sophia.shukin@lakekatherine.org For information on...
Free
MLK Day of Service
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesStop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
Free
Heroes and Helpers Storytime
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesJoin us as we share stories about people who make a difference in our lives. This drop-in storytime is for ages 3-5. Space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
Free
Interactive Movie
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesEnjoy this immersive movie experience. Itโs-a me, Mario! This is not your normal movie-going experience, itโs totally immersive. Interact with the movie by using props, eating snacks, and acting alongside your favorite pair of plumbers while we watch, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Itโs a day off from school so bring the whole family. Call...
Free
MLK Day of Service
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesIn addition to celebrating and honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day is also a national day of service - a great time to give back to your community. We know how important the support of a community is in our day-to-day lives. For this day of service, we're partnering with the...
Free
Tinker Tetris
Palatine Public Library - North Hoffman Branch 3600 Lexington Drive, Palatine, United StatesInspire creativity and grow your problem-solving skills with an egg carton Tetris puzzle! All Ages. Drop in.
Free
MLK Day Restoration
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPut on some gloves and join us in removing invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. Teens can earn service hours. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
Free
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