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Family Explorers: Bird Walk

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Let’s read How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward and Diana Suduka, and learn all about finding birds. Get ready to walk around and spot our feathered friends! Located at Baker’s Lake Younghusband Prairie, E. Dundee Rd, Barrington. Register one name per family.

Free

Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

See model trains built with T-Trak, and learn how to get started with members of the Elmhurst T-Trak Club. Live in-person. No registration.

Free

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Grow

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

Spark the Firefly wants to plant a garden, but doesn't know how to get her plants to grow. With the help of her friends in the forest, Spark learns the parts of a plant, what they need to grow and the importance of patience. Audience will learn these concepts through music, puppets, poetry and interactive...

Free

WonderKids Weekend Edition: Seed Need

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts.

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Sedgwick Park 47th Street and 10th Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore vehicles close up! Come see a fire truck, school bus, police car, park district trucks and more! Parent supervision is required for this FREE event. The first half hour is sensory-friendly, so please no honking or sirens.   For information on more events like this,...

Free

Paint the Path

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Paint the sidewalk at the Library! Dress for mess! Help fill in the design. Paint and rollers will be provided. In case of bad weather, this event will be held the next day, Sunday, May 12.

Free

Cosley Conservation Day

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating the wonders of our planet and explore various ways you and your family can get involved in conservation initiatives. Whether it is conserving water, buying and using sustainable products or supporting organizations like Cosley Zoo and their project to protect the Illinois endangered Blanding’s turtle, you and your family can make...

regular admission

4-H Day

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Naper Settlement’s museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Naper Settlement’s museum campus will come alive with activities that explore the fascinating world of agriculture and history! Inside the new IDNR STEM Learning Lab, kids in grades 1-6 and their families can explore a variety of...

Included in general admission

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