Events Calendar

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.

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

Get excited about science and nature when T-Rexplorers comes to the Library. See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a Paleontological dig with authentic dinosaur fossils from species like Triceratops and T-Rex. Right before the start of the program you might get to meet Ranger the...

Under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe, performs its concert “A Festive Fall” on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Prepare for an exciting wind band concert featuring iconic works. The program begins with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, originally composed in 1954 for...

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own board game? Here's your chance. We'll provide the supplies and materials. You bring the creativity. Your game is yours to take home. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 9am and 2pm to participate. While game supplies last.

Join us for GrownUp & Me Story Time—enjoy engaging stories, songs, and fun activities led by Miss Kathy! There are designated play areas for kids and opportunities to connect with other families. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available for adults. Feel free to bring snacks for your little ones. Fall Sessions: Kick-off! Mon, Sept...

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver

Time flies when you’re having fun and it goes even faster when you have a task to complete! Are you up to the challenge?

Calling all tiny dinos, join us for a dino-mite afternoon! Enjoy a dinosaur themed storytime, get your picture taken with a special dinosaur friend, and take home a craft. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. * **Tickets will be available at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the event.

Show off your DIY skills! We would love to see what you can create. / ¡Demuestra tus habilidades artísticas! Nos encantaría ver lo que puedes crear.

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! Best for ages 6-8. We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft that relates to komodo dragons. Please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Please register each child individually. This is the same program as Animal...

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Listen to a story and decorate a sugar skull, a common symbol in the celebration of Day of the Dead, a holiday of Mexico. Event moved to 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows at the Great Room. Thank you to the Rolling Meadows Park District for hosting us! Sessions are 5:00 - 6:00 p.m....

Try out some STEM games including Power Tiles, Gravity Maze, Brain Builders, and more! No registration required.

Join us at 5 p.m. on Monday evenings for a month-long celebration of Dinovember and watch classic dinosaur movies from throughout the decades. Our first showing will be the timeless class The Land Before Time (Rated G, 1988). For children of all ages and their caregivers, dino-rrific snacks will be provided!. Then, don’t miss the...

Families with Children. Registration is required. Come by the library to enjoy our impressive selection of Legos with the whole family!

Enjoy a family friendly holiday movie at the Park District. The movie will start at approximately 6:15PM. This event is free, but registration is required. Feel free to bring own snacks. Popcorn is provided. The feature presentation is The Grinch. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! Best for ages 8-11. We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft that relates to komodo dragons. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children...

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

Enjoy the classics of modern cinema on the magnificent two-story screen at Paramount Theatre…for the incredibly low price of just $1 per ticket! Buy tickets at the door. Cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions available for purchase. Credit/debit cards accepted at concessions. Movies and showtimes are subject to change. Please check back here for...

Gymnastics (Girls) and Ninja (Co-Ed) Camps for ages 5+.  Friday 10/11: Outer Space Monday 10/14: Mythical and Magical Tuesday 11/5: Slime Register on the website or email frontdesk@geminigymnasticsacademy.com

We're celebrating Dinovember. Drop in to our Adopt a Dino event. Pick out a dino, give them a name, and make a little home for them! This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 9am and 2pm to participate. While supplies last.

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18   For information on more events like this,...

Stop by for some fun activities, dancing and possible dinosaur sightings throughout the day!

Nature stories, crafts, and activities.  Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Let's celebrate outer space and the night sky with fun space-themed crafts, learning about and creating our own star stories, astronaut-in-training activities, and more. Best for ages 4-11 with their families. No registration necessary. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Last entry is 15...

Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.

Use design thinking to solve different building and engineering challenges. Staff will be available to discuss homeschool services. For grades k-8.

ROAR! Get ready to show your dinosaur love and learn about these prehistoric creatures through special crafts and activities.

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Drop-in event recommended for children 2 months–5 years, with participating adult. Come learn how your child is growing and developing! The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative will be offering free developmental screenings to assess communication, gross motor skills, problem solving, and personal-social skills. Families will receive activity ideas to encourage their children’s development at home. If...

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.

Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration.

Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

Walk through our 1906 waycar (also called a caboose), and hear how it was first used on the rails and then by Brooks McCormick after its retirement. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Pokémon fans unite! We will play games and complete crafts, all with a Pokémon theme. For grades K - 4. Registration required.

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Cuentos, canciones y arte en ingles y en español. Stories, songs and art in English and Spanish.

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00

Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.

Bored of playing the same games all the time? Tired of solving the same puzzles? Are you in Grades 4-6? Then come join Ms. Cat at All Aboard! Board Game Club where we will play board game favorites like Fireball Island and 5 Minute Mysteries, as well as new games you are sure to enjoy!...

Join Bright Horizons for their STEM Fest family event! What do magnets, blocks, and smiles have in common? They’re all part of STEM learning at Bright Horizons®. Partake in hands-on STEM activities with your child at STEM Fest on November 7- all are welcome!  Find an event near you: https://bright.site/4dI24W9

Family Reading Night is taking to the skies! Attend a special storytime, complete crafts and nibble on snacks before signing the kids up for our new reading program, Reading Dragons & Friends! (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult) Family Reading Night is taking to the skies! Celebrate the importance of reading as a family at this...

Kick off November with a brisk evening walk through Kimball Hill Park from 5:30-7pm! Bring your flashlights and stop for a craft, glow stick fun and autumn activities along the way. To usher in the season of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting non-perishable goods for local families in need at the start of the walk....

Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to play some games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with an adult

Be the first to see Santa at Woodfield Mall as he continues the tradition of parading around the mall being led by Conant High School.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

The library will be at this free, all-ages event held at Lemont High School (800 Porter Street), which will feature numerous STEM stations and food vendors.

Did you know that people have been using beads for more than 120,000 years? Learn how people throughout the world use beads, then craft a simple sewn-bead framed artwork perfect for gift-giving. Best for ages 4-11 with an adult. Children will use large beads with burlap and plastic needles for their creations. If they prefer,...

Un cuento muy especial en español e inglés que incluye historias, música y actividades. TR A very special storytime in both Spanish and English including stories, music, and activities. TR Este mes estaremos haciendo una hora de cuentos muy especial no solo en un idioma, sino en DOS. Únase a Miss Stephanie y Miss Lynna...

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.

Mark your calendars for two visits from Miss Molly and her ukulele this month! Come sing and dance while Molly plays songs such as If You're Happy and You Know It. Miss Molly's visits are such a special treat. We're so grateful for a grant from Oak Park Township and River Forest Township Youth Services...

Explore our hands-on STEAM activities alongside your kids! Drop in.

日本語と英語のお話し歌で一緒に楽しく遊びましょ。今月のお話はききみみ頭巾です Enjoy popular stories, songs and activities in Japanese and English. This month's story: The tongue-cut sparrow.

First we’ll make a folded cup, and then we will make origami-to-go! Dogs, frogs, fluttering butterflies and more will be part of the collection. Bring your precision folding skills!

Point those toes and plié with Joffrey Ballet Community Engagement! Dancewear is not required, but comfortable clothing is recommend. Ages 6-12. Registration Required.

Get your game on at Family Bingo Night at Ackerman SFC. The whole family is welcome to drop in to play several rounds of bingo starting at 5 pm. Prizes, like gift cards and candy, will be awarded at the end of each round. Open to all ages but children ages 15 and under must...

Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.

Join us on select Friday nights for a little extra family fun at DCM! DCM is open until 8:00pm every Friday during the school year. Friday, November 8: Let’s do some moving & grooving with Family Yoga at 5:30 and 6:15, explore musical instruments, or make a ribbon wand to sway to the music. Friday,...

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Dia De Los Muertos with your entire family. From colorful decorations to engaging activities, this event promises a memorable evening of culture and community. Don't miss this opportunity to honor loved ones and celebrate life in true Mexican style! Dance to lively Latin beats with DJ Adam Savor...

Make and decorate a cardboard train car before settling in for a short movie with a snack. TR This program is hosted in the Lake Cook Room. Limit 20 TR = Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk.

All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. October 25: Hotel Transylvania, animated, 91 minutes, PG November 8: Wreck-it Ralph, 2012, animated, 108 minutes, PG November 22: Moana, 2016, animated, 103 minutes, PG December 6: Madagascar, 2005, animated, 86 minutes, PG December 20: Ice Age, 2002, animated, 81...

Bartlett Lions Club is hosting its Fall Pancake Breakfast, available from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, 11/9, at the Bartlett Fire Barn, 218 S. Main Street. Cost for the all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice: adults, $10 and children age 6 to 12, $6. Up to three children age 5 and younger are...

Don't Trash it! Smash it! Green your Halloween by composting your pumpkin at the Western Springs Pumpkin Smash! The Pumpkin Smash is an effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. Saturday, November 9 from 9 am - noon in the parking lot at St....

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. This year it will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 9am-12pm at the Lombard Common.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin...

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween.  Don’t Trash it, Smash it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting...

Keep your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns out of the landfill by composting them at our annual Pumpkin Smash. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Don’t trash it, smash it! Pumpkin smash is an annual waste reduction and education effort in Illinois first begun by SCARCE. It diverts pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for you to drop off your pumpkins to be composted. Come smash your pumpkins in a dumpster located at the Clauss Recreation Center Maintenance Barn, 430...

The Village of Lisle will be collecting pumpkins for composting on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Village Hall Parking Lot, 925 Burlington Avenue. Rather than placing pumpkins with other curbside refuse that will be landfilled, residents are encouraged to drop off their pumpkins for composting. Pumpkins are full of...

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. Don’t Trash it, Smash it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. Don’t Trash it, Smash it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while building with our new Blue Blocks. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with...

A pumpkin smash is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. With our help, the pumpkins will be composted! Come to Lake Katherine’s parking lot and smash your pumpkins, don’t trash them! Please remove all candles, paint, and decorations from your pumpkins.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Join us for Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, November 9th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Macy's Court. During the celebration, Santa will arrive via the Fox Valley Express Train, then make his way to his imaginative “Peanuts Christmas Experience with Santa” home near Macy’s. The event is free, with no registration required and...

Drop-in and have fun with fossils and hands-on activities! See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaurs, and make your very own fossil imprint to take home! “Say BONES,” a fossil-full version of the classic Bingo, will be offered throughout the day. A living history portrayal of Mary Anning, the first female...

Get in the Star Wars spirit and show your love for this epic franchise with a day of out-of-this-world fun for people—and droids—of all ages! Join us for a fun day full of Star Wars family fun! Droid Showcase Star Wars Story Time Droid Scavenger Hunt! Sarlacc Pit Bag Toss! Build Your Own Lightsaber Hoth...

Come swap your old styles for new ones! Go Green La Grange will accept all seasonally appropriate footwear to share with the community. They will also accept unusable shoes to be donated and repurposed.

Think you've got what it takes to be Lisle's best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title. This game is rated E. Ending times for this event may vary by up to 15 minutes. Registration is required.

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

With a t-rex to greet you and fossils to fuel your wonder, you will be digging this Dinovember program. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lemont Library. Don’t miss the chance to be dino-mite at the library! With a t-rex to greet you and fossils to fuel your wonder, you will be digging this Dinovember...

Treat your family to a unique time-travel experience, listening to centuries-old live Javanese gamelan music and enjoying the sights of Indonesia. Best for ages 4 and older with their families. Friends of the Gamelan will showcase several traditional pieces from the Central Javanese gamelan repertoire. The performance will be in the gadhon style, a chamber...

Calling all future champions and robot enthusiasts! Brace yourself for an action-packed RoboThink workshop, where you’ll embark on an epic journey of building and battling an awe-inspiring robot. Put on your engineer’s hat and bring your robot to life using gears, motors, axles, and our state-of-the-art hardware. Then, step into the arena and engage in...

Join us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!

Join us on opening weekend of The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies to make some art in the digital world. Participating artists include Niema Qureshi and Norman Long.

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...

Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...

We are excited to welcome the Pro Musica Youth Chorus back on Saturday 11/9 at 11 for a music class in the museum! Please join us at 11am to sing and learn about music with Miss Magaly ! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Pro Musica Youth Chorus , such a...

We're more than just books! Come see our collection of Things for all ages and interests. These are fun and useful items you can check out with your library card and take home to enjoy. This collection is great for those who need or want to try something without having to buy or store it....

Local vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.

Make your heart (and your pup’s!) grow three sizes! Stop by for a FREE Grinchy photo at Two Bostons on Saturday, Nov 9th. 💚 🐾 Photo Times & Locations: 12-1 PM Downtown Naperville Springbrook - Naperville Glen Ellyn Geneva 2-3 PM Market Meadows Wheaton Burr Ridge

Gather 'round for a turkey-themed story time, then learn about these iconic birds through hands-on exploration of real feathers and more! During this event, we will also create a take-home craft for the birds in your backyard to enjoy.

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.

Head to the Bolingbrook Historical Museum for some LEGO fun! You can build with friends or try one of our building challenges. We supply the bricks and you supply the imagination.

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! Best for ages 8-11. We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft that relates to komodo dragons. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children...

Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.