Junior Naturalist Walk
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesEarn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk outside and doing an indoor activity book.
Free
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Events Calendar
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Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
Free
Brick Builders
Various Locations IL, United StatesJoin other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO® bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades K-5 with an adult caregiver.
Free
Winter Fireworks & Drone Shows
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesNavy Pier’s dazzling, award-winning fireworks show is back at Light Up The Lake, offering a spectacular display for all to enjoy! Also, join us for two exciting new holiday-themed drone shows this winter season! Winter Schedule > Saturday, November 30 at 9PM (Fireworks Show) > Friday, December 6 at 9PM (Drone Show) > Saturday, December...
Free
Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesDuring Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited number of families so that we can best prepare the Wonder Works environment for a sensory friendly play session. Regular admission prices will apply, including...
Included in general admission
Winter Nature Days
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesDrop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more.
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
Free
Winter Break Family Programming
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesSearching for a fun winter break activity for the whole family? Bundle up and swing by Garfield Park Conservatory, where nature meets cozy vibes indoors! From December 23rd- January 3rd, we’re rolling out a special family programming lineup, featuring nature play days for all ages. So, come soak in the winter beauty while you and...
Included in general admission
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