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Little Scientists Jan 7-Jan 30

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

Let your little one's curiosity run wild with our hands-on Science experiments! Encourage messy, creative clothing and watch them explore and learn through mixing and experimentation. 

TBA- Academy Nominees

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

Join us for a movie with friends at the Dole Center. Enjoy good company and a new feature film each week.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)

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

Animals: Owls (Los Animales: Bujos)

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

¡Pequeños exploradores! Let’s learn Spanish and discover the natural world together. Each week we’ll explore a new topic in nature and develop our language skills at the same time. This week we're learning about owls!   Please register the child participant - price includes an accompanying adult.

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!

Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions – Homeschool Science 12/20

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.     We're exploring thermodynamics with multiple experiments this week!

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

Tower Building Fun Feb 1

Longfellow Community Center (Lower Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Join us for block-building fun with your toddler! Watch their imagination soar as they build and problem-solve with big and small blocks. 

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

Animal Enrichment: Making Toys for Your Pets

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

From animals in zoos to our own pets at home, everyone gets bored! Providing enrichment is an easy way to help our pets keep their minds and bodies active. We’re creating three toys for our pets, plus learning other ways to have fun with our animal companions!

Antarctic Antics

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

Embark on a frigid adventure to the South Pole and discover the coolest creatures of the continent: penguins! Learn about their fascinating adaptations that help them thrive in the frozen landscape. Join us for crafts, games, and activities that will make you waddle with excitement! Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must …

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  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Fri: 5:30am-10:00pm
    Saturday: 6:00am-7:00pm
    Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000 F: (708) 725-2301
  • Mon - Sat: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm

Gymnastic and Recreation Center

21 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Thurs: 12:00pm-7:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm
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