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Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft at Trailside Museum of Natural History

April 12 @ 10:00 am

Location

Trailside Museum of Natural History

738 Thatcher Ave.

River Forest, IL 60305

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Description

Families can come out to Trailside Museum of Natural History to celebrate Cosmonautics Day! Enjoy an out-of-this-world story time and craft, too. For ages 2-5.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m. April 12, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-366-6530

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/space-celebration-storytime-and-craft/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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