Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Winter Play Day
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesDrop by for outdoor and indoor family fun. Visit the self-directed activity stations and discover seasonal nature through play and exploration.
Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesEnjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Afterward, enjoy refreshments around the campfire.
Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesFor children ages 2-6 w/ caregiver. Limited tickets on a first-come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
Animal Olympics Trail
Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United StatesKids and families can walk a short, looped trail in a fun test of human versus animal abilities! Prize awarded after completion. Grove 7.
MLK Service Day Celebration
Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesParticipate in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Ages 10 & up. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
Animal Encounters
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
MLK Day of Service
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesStop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
MLK Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, register by emailing Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.
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