REGISTER IN ADVANCE Itโs Fluoride Day! Fluoride is Illinoisโ state mineral and an important ingredient in toothpaste! Come out to Isle a la Cache and get the โtoothโ about this mineral. Participants will get plenty of wisdom from a naturalist and have a chance to make their own toothpaste.
Team up with your family to share exciting experiences, challenges, and activities designed for maximum fun! This month, try out simple games from around the world!
A Naturalist from Little Red Schoolhouse will discuss and lead a hands-on program about the native mammals that live in and around your neighborhood. Join us as we dive deeper into how these mammals thrive and what you can do to discourage unwanted visits from these critters.
Stop by the Childrenโs Services mailbox to pick up a special red envelope from us to bring you good luck in the Lunar New Year, while supplies last! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Join us for an hour of fun. We will learn about the theme that week and do a craft together. Adult must actively participate and engage with the child. Fee is for both child and adult.
On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about โsick foodsโ in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...
In partnership with the Chicago Childrenโs Museum (CCM), Navy Pier guests can enjoy five fun-filled days of activities for families and children (ages 10 and under) on the last Thursday of each month from January โ May and two additional days of activities in September & October. Admission to the Chicago Childrenโs Museum is free,...
Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. Thereโs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
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