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Earth Day 2024

Maine Park Leisure Center 2701 W Sibley Street, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Enjoy fun earth-inspired activities, create recycled crafts, discover live birds of prey and creatures big and small in the animal meet and greet, shop from eco-friendly vendors, learn from β€œgreen” organizations, give Smokey Bear and the Lorax a high five, and rope climb up a tree. In case of inclement weather, the event will be...

Free

Nature Play on Earth Day

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center 3795 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Participate in the gloval event celebrating our Earth! Indoor activities include crafts, animal meet & greets and hands-on projects. Venture outside to connect with nature by taking Harley the Hawk's adventure storywalk or playing in the Hickory Hideout.

Free

Earth Day Celebration

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Join Honee the Bee and plant a tree at our annual Earth Day Celebration! We will explore the nature garden at North Park and learn how to keep our earth clean. This is a family-oriented community event featuring District 84 students, interactive booths, vendors, nature, crafts, games and prizes.

Free

Earth Day Nature Play

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.

Free

Adopt a Dog Event

K-9 Dog Park 120 Remington Road, Schaumburg, United States

Schaumburg Park District is partnering with Golf Rose Animal Hospital and affiliated rescue shelters to bring you furry friends that are looking for their forever home. Admission is free; food and drinks will be available for purchase. If you are new to K-9 Dog Park and want to participate in the event with a dog...

Free

Smart Money Week

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Children can learn how to save money and be successful in life. Storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting and music. Children will receive a shredded money packet.

$5

TD3 Minecraft Engineering: The Big Bad Wolf

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! Take to the woods to escape the big bad wolf. 9 laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device.

Free

Reptiles and Amphibians with the Frog Lady

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Meet reptiles and amphibians up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind program with Deb Krohn of FrogLady Presentations. Deb will teach you all about these fascinating animals with the help of her favorite scaly and slimy friends. You'll see frogs, salamanders, lizards, tortoises and snakes and hear their incredible stories. Presentation 1-2pm. For anyone wishing...

Free

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