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Several times a year, The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails. These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed on the grounds of the Arboretum. Service dogs are welcome at no cost daily, and should be identified when entering at the gatehouse. These special...
Help us compost more in 2024! This event takes place at the Skokie Farmers Market. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.
Join us for Potty Training 101 on Sunday, November 3 from 8:30 – 10 am! Led by pediatric occupational therapists from Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, this fun and informative event will help you understand when and how to start potty training. You’ll learn helpful tips, tricks, and how to tackle common challenges. Bring your questions...
European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Meet with local children's book authors, discover new titles, and buy books at our Author Fest. Authors will be here to share their stories! Celebrate GPLD's Author Fest throughout the month of November by visiting our Children's Book Author Fest, celebrating the writing craft. Whether you're a book lover or an aspiring writer, this event...
Sensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This event is hosted in close collaboration with Bodies of Work: A Network of Disability Art and Culture. Admission is free, but attendees must register in advance.
Watch 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...
Stop by anytime between 12:00 – 4:00 to create a dinosaur crayon rubbing, learn dinosaur facts, and enjoy a variety of activity sheets.
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