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Austin Gardens

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167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States

February 2018

Green Valentines

February 11, 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
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$5 – $8

Drop by Austin Gardens to make a beautiful and unique green valentine for your loved ones! Enjoy a valentine'€s snack and used recycled materials to create a card that shows how much you care! This is a drop in program so come any time. Registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child in your family must be a registered participant.

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October 2018

Halloween Movie Day for Kids

October 28, 2018, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$10 – $15

Start your afternoon by creating Eek-o-friendly masks while creepy music plays to get in the "spirit" of things then weather permitting, we'll go out to the patio for s'mores and ghost stories by the fire pits. We'll then go inside, turn out the lights, turn up the sound and play a creepy Halloween movie and munch on movie snacks. Registration is required. Each child in your family must be a registered participant.

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April 2019

Natural Egg Dyeing

April 14, 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$21 – $26

Skip the kit and try coloring Easter eggs with natural materials like coffee grinds, blueberries, onion and other kitchen finds & plants. Each participant will color half a dozen eggs to take home. Registration includes 2 family members. Each additional family member $6.00.

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October 2019

Halloween Movie Day for Kids

October 27, 2019, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States

Start your afternoon by creating Eek-o-friendly masks while creepy music plays to get in the "spirit" of things then weather permitting, we'll go out to the patio for s'mores and ghost stories by the fire pits. We'll then go inside, turn out the lights, turn up the sound and play a creepy Halloween movie and munch on movie snacks. Registration is required. Each child in your family must be a registered participant.

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November 2019

Stop by for Science

November 23, 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$20 – $25

Stop by on Saturday for some Science Fun! We're do experiments, learn about different fields of science and explore the scientific method!

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December 2019

Family Green Gifting

December 13, 2019, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$21 – $26

Get creative this holiday season and create gifts that friendly to the earth. Enjoy spending time together and making gifts for the people you care about! Each family will make 4 unique gifts!

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Little Green Gifters

December 14, 2019, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$30 – $38

Drop your kids off at this eco-friendly workshop while you do your holiday shopping. Kids will learn the benefits of recycling and repurposing materials while they make earth friendly creative gifts for everyone in the family!

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Trash to Treasure

December 28, 2019, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$5 – $6

Don't let your holiday trash go to waste! Bring your bows, wrapping paper, and cards from the holiday season and make something beautiful out of them!

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January 2020

Stop by for Science

January 11, 2020, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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One event on February 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm

One event on March 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm

Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$21 – $26

Stop by on Saturday for some Science Fun! We're do experiments, learn about different fields of science and explore the scientific method!

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February 2020

Groundhogs

February 2, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$4.80 – $13

Who is Punxsutawney Phil and why do we care if he sees his shadow? Stop by Austin gardens to learn all about groundhogs and their pal Phil! Make a groundhogs inspired craft and celebrate the arrival of spring or the last days of winter! First two family members Res fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on same receipt in order for discount to apply.

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Nature’s Valentines

February 14, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$4.80 – $13

Spend the evening learning about perfect pairs in the animal world. Finish by making your own animal valentines and enjoying a special Valentine’s Day treat! First two family members Res fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on same receipt in order for discount to apply.

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July 2020

Family Nature Night

July 24, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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One event on August 7, 2020 at 6:30 pm

Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$10 – $13

Enjoy family time being creative! Each family night will consist of theme based projects, games and activities. All family members must pre-register to ensure we are not exceeding capacity limits. Res Fee $10 per person - Fee $13 7/24 - Lightning Bugs/Nifty Night Nature 8/7 - The Buzz on Bees

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June 2021

Family Nature Night

June 18, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until August 20, 2021

Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$12 – $15

June 18 - Dandy Animal Dads July 16 - Lightning Bugs August 20 - Busy Bees

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A Garden for Your Senses

June 26, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$12 – $15
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October 2021

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

October 22, 2021, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$20 – $25

A puzzle and scavenger hunt designed to keep players on their toes while they search for answers all over Austin Gardens. Players will be provided a flashlight and there will be prizes & candy!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.    

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October 2022

Spooky Stroll

October 14, 2022, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
$11 – $14

Spend the evening strolling through the spooky setting of Austin Gardens, decorate your own pumpkin, get your face painted, and finish the evening with a magic show! Halloween costumes encouraged. Each person attending must be registered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

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January 2023

Arctic Adventures

January 12, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
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$11 – $14

We have coats, hats, and gloves to keep us warm in the winter, but how do polar bears stay warm? Today we’re playing in the snow and learning all about the animals that live in this weather all year round. Includes story, craft, sensory time, and a science experiment perfect for your little ones.

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February 2023

Winter Fest

February 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
Free

Enjoy old fashioned fun in the snow with outdoor games, music, snacks and a warm fire pit on the patio. Inside the Nature Center, play a winter-themed nature game and make a winter-themed nature craft! All ages welcome! Admission is FREE. No registration required.

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