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.
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Events Calendar
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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
Black Creativity Family Day
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day of community art experience, engage in creative activities, and explore the Juried Art Exhibition. Black Creativity Family Day events and activities are included in Museum...
Included in admission
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCelebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library by participating in this National Day of Service! Help us contribute to Letters Against Isolation. Stop by and create a card. Letters Against Isolation's mission is to "connect volunteers with isolated seniors so that you can write them letters to brighten their days!" Letters will be reviewed...
Free
Heroes and Helpers Storytime
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesJoin us as we share stories about people who make a difference in our lives. This drop-in storytime is for ages 3-5. Space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.
Free
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum through art activities, storytelling, and reflection. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Visit our story lounge on Floor 2 to peruse children's books on the civil rights movement, race, and identity. Explore resources to help you have conversations with your children...
Interactive Movie
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesEnjoy this immersive movie experience. It’s-a me, Mario! This is not your normal movie-going experience, it’s totally immersive. Interact with the movie by using props, eating snacks, and acting alongside your favorite pair of plumbers while we watch, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It’s a day off from school so bring the whole family. Call...
Free
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