Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 – Wildflowers Aug 2 – Bats Aug 9 – Squirrels Aug 16 – Deer Aug 23 – Beetles Aug 30 – Fossils
Art in Nature Festival
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesCome observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.
Migrating Monarchs Celebration
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about the migration route to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are raised, tagged for tracking, and watch butterflies being released. Fun activities, kid’s crafts, traditional/indigenous celebrations, and educational displays.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesLearn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov 13: Bats
Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your little one for open nature play time and help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration.
Nature Play Day
Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United StatesBring your little one for open nature play time!
Faire at the Square
Cummings Square 536 N. Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesEnjoy our “creative-reuse carnival” with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about plants and animals, & more. Ice cream truck on-site. Drop in. All ages.
Archaeology Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesLearn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
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