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KidsFest

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

TICKETS REQUIRED Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Encounter live...

Free

Earth Day

Heritage Park (Wheeling) 582 US-45, Wheeling, United States

Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Take a nature walk, learn about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, and view live animals up close. Exhibitors will be hand to present information on the environment and answer all your questions about how to make our planet a better place.

Free

Earth Day Party

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Celebrate Earth Day while deepening your connection to the Earth with birdhouse building, wildflower plantings, worm composting demonstrations, seed bomb making and launching, crafts, a live hawk and owl display, face painting, and much more! Be sure to also visit Heritage Farm to learn about beekeeping, heirloom gardening and other traditional ways of living simply...

$3 – $12

Sensory Play Sunday

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Drop in with your toddler to explore several fun Earth Day themed sensory stations. Activities can get messy, so dress accordingly! For toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Free
Event Series Family Concert Series

Family Concert Series

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

April 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own, Debra Stombres for a few numbers with her flute. All ages are welcome; registration is required. May 19: J2 Strings is a dynamic violin and...

Free

Spring Sensory Playtime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Explore a range of fun Spring themed activities. Dress for mess! Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. ** Ticketed program. Tickets available at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes before program.**

Free

Bugapalooza

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

🐞 Calling all young explorers and bug enthusiasts! Get ready for a buzzing adventure at Bugapalooza, where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of insects and their incredible habitats. Join us for 5 days filled with excitement, learning, and lots of buggy fun! 🐜 Bugapalooza activities are included in your Wonder Works admission. No extra...

Included in general admission

Earth Week Storytime in the Park

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Honor Earth Day with the Glen Ellyn Park District and the Glen Ellyn Public Library at a storytime in the park. Listen to stories and participate in activities that focus on caring for the Earth. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place at the library in the North and South Meeting Rooms....

Free

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