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Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands, Wind and Water Festival
Public festival with events on both the Illinois and Indiana sides of Wolf Lake. Events include fishing clinic, kite fly, face painting, canoeing,...
Events (5) Chicago Botanic Garden's Kite Festival
Members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team perform sport kite ballet and precision flying demonstrations. Kids can participate in the "Kids Mad Dash" at...
Events (1) ReptileFest
ReptileFest features hundreds of animals for visitors to touch, hold and look at. No animals are for sale. It's a family-oriented event with lots of...
Springtime on the Farm
Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm, SchaumburgExperience a busy spring on a working 1880s farm by helping to till fields with a horse-drawn plow, plant a vegetable garden, watch a blacksmith, visit...
Backyards for Nature Fair
A native plant sale and a backyard ecology fair for the whole family, including birdhouse building, free wildflower seedlings, games and activities...
Bonner Farm Spring Fling
Families will enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities, including crafts, wagon rides, a petting zoo and musical entertainment.
