Drop-In Nature Center Hour

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!

Holi March 14

Stevenson Community Center Upper Level - 49 West Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for a special holiday celebration! Explore traditions and crafts from various cultures. Check out our dates and times for a fun and educational experience for all ages! 

Owl Pellet Dissection – Homeschool Science 3/14

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

School is in session! Join us for a different hands-on experiment every week! We'll be going through the steps of the scientific method, including making hypotheses and data collection, as we explore the world around us. Experiments are designed to supplement lessons aligned with 4th-8th grade science standards.    This week, we're exploring food chains …

Dole Bridge Club

Dole Center Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow Bridge enthusiasts for an afternoon of card etiquette and serious gameplay in a relaxing environment. No partner needed.

$3.00

3D Concept Art 3/14

CRC - ESports Room 124 - 229 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Dive into the world of 3D Concept Art! Learn modeling, texturing, and rendering from industry pros. Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life in this dynamic class.

The Pinot Family Tree with Anfora Wine Merchants

Pleasant Home Dining Room - 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

The Pinot Family tree. Let’s explore the offspring of the world’s most famous - and beloved grape - and discover some lesser known varieties along the way.   Light appetizers are included with your registration for this tasting event!  Ages 21+

Let’s Explore! (March) Amazing Oceans

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Children will learn about a different nature and/or science topic each month through play, books, games, & various art materials. Themes include: September: Insect Investigations  October: Outer Space    November: Nocturnal Animals    December: Bears & other Hibernators        January: Animals of the Arctic Circle & Antarctica    February: Dinosaurs March: Amazing Oceans

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)

Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground - 49 West Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.  

$9.00

Pi in the Wild

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Happy (belated) Pi Day! Come explore the Fibonacci sequence, see the spirals that show up in our plants, and learn the secret to the natural world - math.

Outback Odyssey

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Climb aboard for a true blue journey into the heart of the Australian Outback! We're traveling across this vast and iconic landscape, encountering fascinating creatures from kookaburras to frilled lizards, plus the many marvelous marsupial mammals! Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must stay for the duration -- this is not a …

Beware the Eggs of March!

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears! We have a challenge for you! Our wonderful egg-shaped emperor – Julius Caesar Salad - is at risk, and there’s only one way to save him. We must build the best protective contraptions we can, and keep him safe from an epic egg drop challenge. Prizes awarded to …

Streaming and Content Creation 3/15

CRC - ESports Room 124 - 229 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Explore streaming and content creation platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or TikTok. Hosting live streams, creating gameplay videos, or sharing gaming-related content can help develop communication skills, build an online presence, and connect with like-minded individuals.

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