What happens to plants and animals when winter arrives? Just because we can’t always see them doesn’t mean they aren’t there! Join us for a cozy storytime with Brookfield Zoo Chicago as we look beyond the snow and discover what Illinois plants and animals are up to during wintertime.
PopArt provides an inclusive art experience that combines sensory exploration with fine and gross motor activities, literacy, and social-emotional development. For children 0-5 with a caregiver. Celebrate our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair by joining us for three programs leading up to the event on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Supporting programs include: Sunday, January...
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Drop in and take home cool crafts.
What makes a kazoo do its thing? Find out and celebrate National Kazoo Day by crafting your own paper kazoo. Then we can play together as a National Kazoo Day chorus.
Kids will enjoy a fun hands-on activity based on S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) concepts. Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required.
Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years
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