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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

Busy Bees: Earth Day Event

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE You see them when it’s warm outside, hanging out in flowers and working away. Bees! Safely meet these fascinating and important insects during an Earth Day event buzzing with fun. Lori Harris from Salt Creek Butterfly Farm is bringing some hard-working bees to the library in a safe and locked plexiglass case....

Earth Day Pop-Up Celebration

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Art activities, worm composting demonstrations, scavenger hunts and free plant giveaways.

Free

Superhero Party

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Come dressed as your favorite super hero and let's party! Registration required.

Free

Earth Day Festival

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at Hidden Oaks! Enjoy live music and demonstrations from local artisans while discovering fun ways to shrink your carbon footprint by going green. Meet the bees that make our honey, visit with our live animals, shop our vendors, explore the hands-on exhibits and be sure to make s’mores at the campfire. Visitors...

Free

Kids Craft and Vendor Fair

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Support local child entrepreneurs by purchasing their handmade goods. A variety of products created by kids who complete our Start-Up Academy will be available to buy. Stop by to show your support.

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 – 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 you’re playing in Nature’s...

$20 – $30

Archery: Families – FULL

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

Whether you’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

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