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Event Series Cantigny Cruise Night

Cantigny Cruise Night

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Returning after a stellar first year: Cruise Night Tuesdays! Bring your classic or restored vehicle to the park, mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, and talk shop in the south parking lot. The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will feature extended hours on Tuesdays until 8 pm, May 31 through September 6. The museum will...

included with parking
Event Series Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout

Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout

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

This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s green roof and get a vantage point you’ve never experienced before. We will have hummingbird feeders on the roof and...

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Search the Youth Services department and see if you can spot all the Pokemon we've hidden! A surprise is in store for kids who can find them all. This scavenger hunt will run continually while prize supplies last, or until our next scavenger hunt arrives.

Back-to-School Storytime and Activities

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

After you drop your elementary students at school, bring your little ones to enjoy their own special storytime and craft. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)

Event Series Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout

Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout

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

This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s green roof and get a vantage point you’ve never experienced before. We will have hummingbird feeders on the roof and...

Event Series Bee Demo

Bee Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....

Event Series 3rd Thursday Thinkers

3rd Thursday Thinkers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

July: Join us for a special activity as we learn about ocean animals! We'll also make a jiggly jellyfish friend to take home. This program is for children in Pre-K. August: Join our 3rd Thursday Thinkers Tinker for a special activity as we learn about crayons! We'll have a lot of fun coloring. This program...

Included in general admission

Batter Up for Back-to-School

Danada Square West 120 Danada Square W, Wheaton, IL, United States

Who's ready to take a swing at back-to-school? Join us for an all-star lineup of baseball fun and freebies as we say hello to the new school year. Step up to the mound for all-star fun at Danada Square West! All-Star Lineup: β€’ Grand Slam Batting Cage β€’ Baseball Toss β€’ Sno-Cones β€’ DJ Music...

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