9:00 am
Nature Discovery Days
These FREE, indoor self-guided activities are designed for families with children and are offered during the winter and summer months. No registration required. Check our current winter or summer program guide (Special Events section) for themes, dates and hours. January - Animal Tracks February - Winter Birds and Great Backyard Bird Count March - Spring...
Find out more »Breakfast with the Bunny
Hop on over for a tasty breakfast buffet with the Bunny. Kids will receive a goody bag and are invited to visit the craft station to create a springtime themed project. The Bunny will visit with families during breakfast. Bring your camera/phone for photos. Registration required. No drop-ins. Be sure to register each family member....
Find out more »Bunny Egg-Scramble
Grab your Easter basket and hop out to Butterfield Park District at The Glen for your chance to collect eggs that the BPD bunny has left behind. The bunny will be on-site for photo opportunities. Don't forget to check your eggs before you leave because you may have found the "golden egg". This event will...
Find out more »Art and Market Aurora
Shop an indoor, highly curated local makers market hosted and organized by Aurora Downtown. The market features the best local makers, bakers, artists, and artisans in the valley.
Find out more »9:30 am
Women+ in STEM Career Showcase
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Women+ in STEM Career Showcase spotlights women-focused and women-led organizations, inclusive of gender-expansive professionals. Girls, gender-expansive youth, and their families can learn about women's contributions to STEM, engage with hand-on activities, and connect with professionals leading the way in STEM. Professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level...
Find out more »10:00 am
Bunny Bash
Join us in Center Court from 10:00am - 1:00pm for some Easter family fun while you visit the Bunny! Free Bunny Bash activities include: Magic Show from 10:30am - 11:15am Peep Craft Stations Face Painting Balloon Artists Live DJ Raffle Prizes Giveaways Pop-Up Shops from Janay Xavier Essentials and Barbara's Bookstore! Be one of the...
Find out more »Girls Build Day 2023
Join us for a special STEM festival designed just for girls ages 11-17! Girls will build, learn and network with professionals from more than 15 different STEM organizations. The day includes an all-female panel discussion about STEM careers. While drop-in attendance is allowed, we encourage you to plan for participation in the full day, as...
Find out more »Garden from Seeds: 1800’s Vegetables
REGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Come plant your own vegetable seeds to take home, tour the Farmhouse and learn about growing vegetables in the 1800’s! All ages welcome!
Find out more »Museum Campus Exploration Day
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse? This is your chance to explore the buildings in the campus at Isle a la Cache Museum. Learn about the French fur traders and Potawatomi who once called this area home. Drop in for...
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days
Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it’s cold. Activities may include: Shelter and fort building Making snowmen, snow angels, and playing with snow paint A pine...
Find out more »11:00 am
Open Music Jam
Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.
Find out more »Nature Center Open House
Would you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Nature Center? Do you want to come in and visit some really cool critters? Come to our open houses the last Saturday as we offer fun nature-themed activities all day. This season we will host a few bonus days too. No registration...
Find out more »Bunny Bash
BUNNY BASH, CELEBRATE SPRING WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! -Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt -Coloring crafts -Bunny Hop -Face Painting -Balloon Animals -Alebrijes Artists-in Residence -Photos with the Easter Bunny For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the Easter Bunny.
Find out more »Cartoneria: Paper Mache Event
North Riverside Park Mall presents a revitalization of select paper mache works of art from the 2022 Cantigny Park exhibition. In conjunction with the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, Alebrijes: Mexican Folk Art Creatures celebrates Mexican culture and art in a paper mache sculpture format seen primarily in Mexico City. The North Riverside Park Mall exhibition...
Find out more »12:00 pm
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Save the Date! Hop on over to Two Bostons and grab the cutest family picture with the Easter Bunny! Dates and times vary by location. Pictures are free, but the wonderful groups we are partnering with will be accepting donations to help them continue to support their amazing missions! For information on more events...
Find out more »2:00 pm
Family Movie
Bring a blanket, snack and pillow to enjoy a movie on our large screen. March 25: Detective Pikachu April 15: Shaun the Sheep
Find out more »4:30 pm
Celebrating with My Grown-up
Toddlers and preschoolers, invite a grown-up to join for these nights of fun.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Adult Egg Hunt
Each adult (21+) will receive a complimentary drink along with an empty six pack to fill with eggs. Each egg will have a ticket to redeem special prizes for adults such as: drink tickets, vouchers to local business, and more. It will be a fun night for adults to have a few drinks and relieve...
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