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Let your children's imaginations soar with a variety of crafts designed for all ages and skill levels. Enjoy delicious hot cocoa while creating together. Bring your little ones for a morning filled with crafting fun and joyful moments. Sign up is required to join the festivities! We can’t wait to see the amazing creations your...
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
For parents. Drop in to speak with representatives from area daycares, preschools, and community and extra-curricular organizations. Continue checking in for most updated list of participating organizations. Attending in person: Darien Public Schools District 61- Mark Delay Hummingbird Children's Academy Kiddie Academy (Darien) Kingswood Academy Flyers Only: Cass School District 63- Concord Center Cass School...
Free 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.
Celebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats, natural environments and tin-spirations for your project. All materials will be provided, but if you have small leftovers from previous craft projects of your own, this is a great opportunity to...
Celebrate Winterfest, there will be snowshoes available to use on our trails, a winter scavenger hunt, crafts, hot cocoa, and s’mores around our firepit to enjoy. Free Spirit Siberian Rescue will demonstrate “mushing” with their dog sled team. JG’s Reptile Road Show will have a booth filled with awesome reptiles! Wings & Talons will be...
Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Perform, watch, and be the director of your own story. Spot videos and films throughout the museum.
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