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!

Busy Bees and Butterflies Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Join us to promote healthy socialization for your little one! Explore interests through play, crafts, and story time, building independence and confidence along the way. 

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)

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

Computer & Smart Phone Help

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

Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make your days a little bit easier. Have questions without a device? Ask our technology instructor to use one of our desktop computers. Looking to use …

$3.00

Every Picture Tells a Story

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

Bring a photo to share with the group and tell (up to) a three minute story about it.  Join us as we learn about other people’s experiences

Mini Musicians Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds. 

Little Medical School Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Students will learn veterinary skills with their plush puppy, performing exams, sewing stitches, removing ticks, making treats, and vaccinating. 

Parents with Littles- Your Technology Safety Toolbox

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Navigating the digital world can be challenging for parents with young children ages 0-5. This practical training class is designed to equip busy parents with essential tools and knowledge to keep their little ones safe in an increasingly connected world. You'll gain practical tips and strategies for managing technology use, protecting privacy, and fostering a …

Little Scientists Mar 4-Mar 20

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. 

Cooking Around the World—Australia/New Zealand

Cheney Mansion Kitchen - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultrual tour around the world through food.  In September, explore the depth of flavors of paella, learning seafood techniques and tapas.  In October, as the weather changes, feast on the delicious comforting flavors of Thailand.  November brings the discovery of one of the world's …

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

Numbers: Four (Los Numeros: Cuatro)

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 the number four!   Please register the child participant - price includes an accompanying adult.

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