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StoryWalk: Can You Hug a Forest

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

Enjoy Can You Hug a Forest? by Frances Gilbert with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with...

Free

Oceans Week: Mermaids, Fish, and Pirates

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Oceans Week: Mermaids, Fish, and Pirates will splash into Wonder Works next week! The museum will be filled with activities celebrating all things fictional and real found in the ocean! Meet and greet a real mermaid Encounter live ocean creatures at a sensory pop-up led by Oak Park Natural Pet & Fish Dress up as...

Included in general admission
Event Series Nature Discovery Days

Nature Discovery Days

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Free nature-themed self-guided activities for families. No registration is required. August 5-10: Insect Orchestra August 12-17: Dinosaur Discovery Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:30pm

Free

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haga una manualidad y aprenda sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. Se requiere registro. ¡Hola! Come join us for Spanish story time! Listen to stories, make a craft, and learn about Hispanic Culture! Ages 2-6 years old with...

Free
Event Series Stories in the Park

Stories in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District are bringing a craft for us to make. This is a free program, open to the public. Please see the Park District website for other...

Free
Event Series Fun Day In The Park

Fun Day In The Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Music for Kids and Family. June 7 - Todd Downing June 10 - Little Miss Ann June 21 - SUPER STOLIE July 12 - BEN TATAR July 13 - 12:00-1:00p JEANIE B and the Jelly Beans! July 26 - MISS JAMIE’S FARM August 9 - Scribble Monster August 23 - ISTVAN AND HIS IMAGINARY BAND...

Free
Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 – Wildflowers Aug 2 – Bats Aug 9 – Squirrels Aug 16 – Deer Aug 23 – Beetles Aug 30 – Fossils

Free

Craftpalooza

National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside, IL, United States

Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside Public Library.

Free

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