Drop-in: Snowed in at the Library
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United StatesLet it snow at the library! Have snow much fun building with fake snow, having a snowball fight and more fun snowy activities!
Free
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Winterfest
Flagg Creek Golf Course 6939 Wolf Rd, Indian Head Park, IL, United StatesBalloon twister, bon fire, face painting, kids indoor games, home depot craft project, hot chocolate bar. Food and beverages available for purchase. Weather permitting: Sledding and cross country skiing. Bingo for kids: 1:00-3:00pm. Ball drop at 3:30pm.
Animals in the Winter with Peck Farm Park
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesLearn about how some animals adapt during the winter and visit with Sir Charles, an Eastern Box Turtle! We will learn about hibernation, brumation, etc., from a naturalist from Peck Park Farm.
Free
Volunteer Open House
Batavia Depot Museum 155 Houston St, Batavia, IL, United StatesCalling all history buffs, friendly faces and folks who want to get more involved in their community. The Batavia Depot Museum can connect you! Tour the museum and research center and learn about ways you can help us meet our mission of collecting, preserving and sharing local history.
Free
Feeding Time at Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...
Free
Animal Encounters
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
Free
MLK Day of Service
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesJoin Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by The Do Good Movement. 9:30am restoration begins. Pre-registration required to receive waiver form and map of work location. Please email: Sophia.shukin@lakekatherine.org For information on...
Free
MLK Day of Service
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesStop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
Free
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