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Sweet Saturday

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

Discover new tropical treats and taste your way through the fruits and vines of the Garfield Park Conservatory. Join us on April 8th for Sweet Saturday, from 12pm to 3pm. This drop-in event will let your whole family try some sweet treats while learning about plants in our collection. From chocolate to vanilla, this event...

Free

Welcome Spring

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Meet the Easter bunny, learn a little about Bolingbrook (and even share your Bolingbrook History).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the Easter Bunny.

Free
Event Series LEGO Gone Wild

LEGO Gone Wild

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

Cure cabin fever by exploring the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests and more. Discover how winter can be a great time in nature and how animals can leave us signs of their presence. Once we harness some inspiration, we’ll get building with LEGO. The strong STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and...

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 to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5

The Easter Bunny is Hopping into Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops 709 Janes Avenue, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Reservations are Recommended for the reservations will have priority. Here comes the Easter Bunny hopping into Bass Pro Shops. He will arrive on April 1 for pictures and will be here until April 9th. EASTER BUNNY HOURS: Saturday, April 1st: 11AM-6PM Sunday, April 2nd: 11AM-4PM Monday, April 3rd: 5PM-8PM Tuesday, April 4th: 5PM-8PM Wednesday, April...

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 to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

$5
Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free
Event Series Bark for Books

Bark for Books

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Help children build confidence in reading by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. This animal-assisted reading program is presented in partnership with PAWSitive Therapy Troupe. Grades K-5 No registration is required but limited to 12 child readers. Readers should pick up a ticket at the Children's Services Desk starting at 5 p.m. for...

Free

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