The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Family Storybook Yoga
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin our friends at Buddha Belly Kids Yoga for a cozy storybook yoga class with your family! This imaginative yoga class will flow through a sequence of fun and creative poses that embody the story; bringing literature to life. BBKY is a mobile yoga + mindfulness company founded by educators and dedicated to nurturing kidsโ...
Storytime Adventure: Tracks in the Snow
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an interactive Storytime Adventure! After reading Tracks in the Snow by Wong Herbert Yee, we will head outside on an adventure! Just like the child in the story, we will ask โWho made the tracks? Where do they go?โ Along the way we will discover some of the animals that call Chicago...
Drop By Craft: Valentines for our Animals
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Valentineโs Day with the Nature Museumโs critters! Make a special Valentine for one of our turtles, snakes, or hissing cockroaches! Every creature deserves to feel the love on Valentines Day. Drop by and let the museumโs animals know how much you care. This drop by activity is open to all ages and is included...
Drag Queen Story Time
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for story time with our friends from Kiki Queens! Celebrate Valentineโs Day with the Queens as they read some of their favorite stories, make Valentines and more! Ticket includes access to all museum exhibits.
Raptors in Winter Animal Encounter
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesHow do birds stay warm in winter? Join our special friends from Wings and Talons to see all kinds of raptors โ from owls to hawks โ live and up close! Weโll learn fascinating facts about these species and explore how they stay warm in winter, hunt their prey and play a vital role in...
Mammals and More Animal Encounter
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesHow much can a sloth eat in a day? And what does an armadillo sound like? Join our special guests from the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about some of the most unique animals in the world and get up close with a sloth, an armadillo, and more! A portion of the proceeds goes...
Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca Live Performance
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesADVANCE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Join the Nature Museum and explore nature, arts and culture with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance company. Experience a vibrant performance honoring the heritage and culture of the Indigenous tradition of Flor y Canto of ancient Mexico. Xochitl-Quetzal means โPrecious Flowerโ in Nahuatl, the Aztec language. All ages welcome!
BOO-seum Bash
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesTrick or Treat! Join us for an afternoon of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun. Meet an owl, discover the animals that go bump in the night, and become friends with the Museumโs spooktacular snakes! Costumes encouraged. Ticket price includes museum admission. All ages are welcome โ this event is designed for families.
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