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The Secret Forest at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

November 26, 2021 - November 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

2430 N. Cannon Dr.

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

The exhibit offers spacious canvas canopy tents, nature-themed camouflage flooring and a cozy campfire section. The play area features a fun slide perfect for our littlest visitors, exploration tunnels to burrow through and a boat children can steer. The Secret Forest also features a dedicated Story Time hub where families can cozy up around a plush campfire to listen to favorite stories read by Nature Museum facilitators.

Event cost: $9/adults, $7/students and seniors, $6/ages 3-12, free/under 3

Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021

Additional Information

Website: https://naturemuseum.org/explore/exhibits/the-secret-forest/

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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