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Family Field Day

May 27, 2017 - May 28, 2017 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

St. James Farm

Winfield and Butterfield roads

Warrenville, IL 60555

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Description

See ongoing horse and riding demonstrations, dog obedience and field trials, sheepherding demonstrations, raptors and reptiles from Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, and cows from Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Enjoy pony and hay-wagon rides, fishing, archery instruction, food vendors, live music, and a display of vintage tractors with ties to the preserve's agricultural history. Visit with Forest Preserve District rangers and St. James Farm staff and volunteers as well.

Event Cost: Free; fees for some activities

Event times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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