Nature Play
Events
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Children’s Lunar New Year
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages 2-10 w/ adult.
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Winterpalooza
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, shelter building and more. Presented with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts.
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Lunar New Year
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Embrace the promise of luck and prosperity in 2026 by honoring the Year of the Horse through festive activities, hands-on crafts, and lively performances.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Birkie Week (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski with wood skis and wool knickers to win a prize. Answer daily trivia about the Birkebeiner Ski Race.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Cold Case-Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take a self-guided walk to examine clues and investigate the mystery of an environmental crime scene on the nature center grounds.
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Board Game Afternoon
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring family and friends to an afternoon of nature-based board game fun! Adult and kid-friendly board games available. Drop in.
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Lunar New Year
FeaturedSt. Paul Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Join this festive celebration with an afternoon of family-friendly activities and cultural traditions. Grove 1. To register, call 847-864-1209.
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Nature Play Day
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Connect your children to nature. Drop in.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Micro Safari, Pt 1
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Take a closer look at the vibrant life of early spring waters with the help of a microscope.
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Teen Nature Recharge
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with a relaxing evening in nature full of self-care and community. Ages 13-17.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Dungeons & Dragons (Flies theme)
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for a nature-themed DND one-shot campaign. No experience required. BYO-Dice.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Maple Syrup Festival
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Bucket Bug Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through our sugar bush to find out who has fallen into the sap buckets. All ages.
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Spring Break Boredom Busters
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young naturalists enjoy jam-packed fun exploring nature, playing games, creating art and spending time outdoors. Adult supervision required. Ages 5 to 8: 10-11:30 am Ages […]
Free • Registration Required
