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Family Paint A Pot

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Stop by during the Gardening Expo to paint a terracotta plant pot. Then grab a planting kit on your way out to make use of your new pot! This family...

Free

Free Youth Fishing Derby

Jericho Lake 39W365 Jericho Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Calling all skill levels to join us for a Free Fishing Derby! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never picked up a pole, enjoy a morning of fishing followed...

Free

Foster Parent Recruitment Picnic

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

In partnership with Chicagoland Foster Care Collective, prospective foster parents and their friends can learn about becoming a foster parent and enjoy food, raffles and activities.

Free

Family Day: Back Home: Polish Chicago

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Back Home: Polish Chicago opens today! Through the lens of Chicago’s Polish communities, the exhibition follows the journeys immigrants have taken to get to the city, explores the ways they...

Included in general admission

Argonne Open House

Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL, United States

Argonne National Laboratory, located just 25 miles west of Chicago, is one of the world’s leading scientific research laboratories. And for one day only, it’s open to the public. At...

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...

$5

Farm Festival

Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL, United States

Farm Animals Hayrack Rides Kid's Games Live Music Kid's Crafts Vendors Food Concessions Farm Stand Horse Show Art Fair Cow Pie Bingo** **requires advance admission**

$12

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