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Celebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants will have the chance to be archaeologists themselves as we piece together clues about history and humankind. Participants will play some games, get crafty and...
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon! ...
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...
Bring the whole family and experience bales of fun at the Gregg House Museum. Most activities are FREE! • make a scarecrow* • decorate a pumpkin (sponsored by Westmont Chamber of Commerce) • pan for gold or minerals* • create cool crafts, make rope • learn about life in the past • play old-fashioned games...
Join us on October 6th as we kick off National Fire Prevention Week! Discover crucial fire safety tips, enjoy fun activities, and grab some tasty refreshments, all centered around this year's theme, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" Don't miss out on a day of fun and entertainment! For information on more events...
Experience the fall harvest with demonstrations of 19th century farm life, kids' craft and games, pumpkin decorating, live music, food and beverages, and more. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following signs to Heritage Farm, or take our wagon shuttle from the Nature Center parking lot. Admission is paid at the event. For information on...
Using over a million LEGO bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and fun of this one-of-kind train exhibit. NILTC excels at creating little vignettes throughout their train layout, and often gets a...
Gather your friends, family and neighbors to see floats, marching bands, local schools and more showcasing the heart of Franklin Park. The parade marches from the intersection of Grand Avenue and Scott Street, heads east on Grand, then north on 25th Avenue (Rose Street) and ends at Addison and Scott Street (North Park). Be sure...
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