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Sugar! Sugar! How Sweet It Is!

 | Oak Park
FREE  

Sugar in the sugar bowl comes from sugar cane or sugar beets. But what about honey, molasses, raisins or maple syrup? Learn more about all kinds of sugar.

Where: Oak Park Conservatory
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free

 

Eggcellent Adventures at the Farm

 | Caledonia

Meet the chickens and ducks, find out how baby birds develop, and collect colorful eggs from rare-breed chickens. Using natural dyes, each family will color eggs to bring home. Dress to be outside on the farm. Please register for each family member age 3 and up.

Where: Angelic Organics Farm
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $11

 

Help a Habitat

 | Crystal Lake

Begin with an indoor interactive presentation on the habitats of Glacial Park and how they have changed over the years, then take part in a restoration project by cutting down invasive buckthorn. Please wear closed-toed shoes and pants. Tools, safety glasses and gloves provided.

Where: Prairieview Education Center
When: 1-3:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $5, free resident

 

The Sun-Our Nearest Star

 | South Holland
FREE  

Learn about the sun, our nearest star, and view the sun through a properly filtered telescope under the supervision of the staff astronomer (clear skies permitting). If weather is inclement, a slide/lecture program will be presented. Register by April 5.

Where: Sand Ridge Nature Center
When: 10-11 a.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free

 

Storybook Square

 | Chicago
FREE  

Navy Pier's Family Pavilion is transformed into a town filled with numerous interactive characters, live music, games and more. Watch Mother Goose and her friends act out our favorite stories, take family photos with Bonny Bunny (through April 8), and listen to The Chicken or the Egg Orchestra.

Where: Navy Pier
When: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m Friday-Saturday
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free

 

Buggin' Out

 | Chicago

Make a bug friend, design bug bling, complete bug challenges, take part in a bug flash mob, learn fun facts about bugs or maybe even snack on one.

 

Where: Chicago Children's Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

 

Circus Zirkus

 | Chicago

Children can immerse themselves in backstage preparation, perform routines in center ring or manage the behind-the-scenes action of lights and sound. Plus, try making a circus balance toy or dress up like a clown.

Where: Chicago Children's Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

 

Eco Elmhurst Exhibit

 | Elmhurst
FREE  

View an array of student poster projects exploring ways to reduce, reuse and recycle and learn how to become a greener citizen. Runs April 3-May 6.

Where: Elmhurst Historical Museum
When: 1-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free

 

A Century of Girls Leading the Way

 | Oak Park

A special exhibit on the history of Girl Scouting, with special focus on Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Where: Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

 

Scouting in America

 | Joliet

Exhibit tells the story of Girl Scouting and Boy Scouting in America.

 

Where: Joliet Area Historical Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission

 
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