FAMILY FUN CALENDAR

Welcome to Chicago Parent’s online calendar, your go-to guide for the best family events in Chicagoland. Search below for kid-friendly events by area, age, date range and category.

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Nature

Geo-caching 101

April 17, 2016 - April 18, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

River Trail Nature Center

3120 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Description

Learn about and participate in this technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Check out a GPS units or bring your own.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: Noon-2 p.m.

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Outdoors

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Outdoors

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Guides

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