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Nature Story Time| River Forest |
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Nature-inspired stories, crafts and activities for kids 3-5 with adult.
Where: Trailside Museum of Natural History
When: 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool
Cost: $1 per child
Cinco de Mayo Festival| Wheaton |
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Kids learn why we celebrate this special day, listen to a story and do some fun crafts. Chips and salsa, too!
Where: Cantigny Park
When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. kids 6-8, 6-7 p.m. kids 9-12
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $12 kids, free parking
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
Wizard of Oz| Oakbrook Terrace |
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Family friendly show also offers breakfast buffet with Wizard of Oz characters on April 28, May 12, 19, 26 and June 16. Performances run April 25-June 16. Regular performances are at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday starting on April 25 (excludes May 2, May 5, June 6, June 7, June 13, June 14). There will be two performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 28, May 12, May 19, May 26 and June 16.
Where: Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $12
