Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
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Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Teens
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals.
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Maple Syrup Festival
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history with syrup samples to taste.
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Celebrate Spring Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305
Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and playing with natural materials, and other kid-friendly activities.
Teen Exploration Day: The Botany of Zelda
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Inspired by the Nintendo game, learn how the fictional plants of Hyrule Forest connect to our native plants. Ages 12-17.
Truckin’ Into Spring
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)
In partnership with Go Ape Chicago, enjoy the Treetop Nets, a nature obstacle course, and more. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite.
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Spring Break-OUT Adventure
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
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Spring Breakout Adventures
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Spring Breakout Adventure
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620
Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor recreation activities.
The Unburied Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite.
Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.
GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.
GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.
GPS Scavenger Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt.
Thursdays In the Field – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
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Earth Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
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Earth Day Birthday
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, play party games and better the environment.
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Earth Day Nature Play
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010
Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
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Spring Festival
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
Adult Game Night
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646
A night of outdoor games, trivia, and nature play. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up.
Thursdays In the Field – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.