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Saturday, April 07, 2012
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Easter Egg Hunt at Cantigny Park| Wheaton |
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Hunt for eggs, get a picture taken with the Easter bunny, make a craft, enjoy balloon twisting and see baby animals.
Where: 1S151 Winfield Road - Wheaton
When: Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt activities at 10:30 a.m. at McCormick Museum south lawn.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: The Easter Egg Hunt is free to all ages, no registration required. Parking fee applies.
Breakfast with the Bunny| Lisle |
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Kids have a delicious breakfast that mom or dad doesn't have to cook. While spending family time together, the Easter Bunny visits with each table. Tickets on sale March 17. Register online or call (630) 968-0074.
Where: Morton Arboretum - Lisle
When: 9-11 a.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $32, $26 kids 4-12, free kids 3 and under; $25 Arboretum members, $21 member kids
Playing with Rainbows| Lisle |
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Introduce kids to all the colors this mystical nature show exhibits. Make a rainbow bracelet to take home.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Blow Wind Blow| Lisle |
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Play with tools that measure wind and other types of weather and unearth how these tools help us.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 1-4 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Sugar! Sugar! How Sweet It Is!| Oak Park |
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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
Eco Elmhurst Exhibit| Elmhurst |
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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 |
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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
Household Jades of Qing Dynasty China| Elmhurst |
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Features a selection of jades used at the table, in the studio and as personal adornment. Qing Dynasty China produced exceptional carving for a growing jade market.
Where: Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Party| Glen Ellyn |
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Includes crafts, a walk-through Easter story and breakfast, followed by an enormous Easter egg hunt. Held rain or shine. A responsible adult should accompany children.
Where: 680 S. Park
When: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Halloween Hayrides| Naperville |
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Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume (parents included) and come to Knoch Knolls Park or Seager Park. Each registered child ages 1-12 who checks in with the hayride coordinator will receive a Halloween goodie bag filled with treats and prizes. Bring your own food to cook over the bonfire or bring the fixings for s'mores. Hot chocolate and apple juice provided. Registration required. Oct. 20, 21 and 27.
Where: Naperville Park District
When: Visit the website for times
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $13, $9 resident, free kids under 1
















