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Children’s Day at Crabtree Nature Center

May 04 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Crabtree Nature Center

3 Stover Road

Barrington, IL 60010

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Description

Come out to Crabtree Nature Center to participate in this Japanese holiday by creating fish kites and exploring other Asian artwork.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 847-381-6592

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/childrens-day/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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