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!

Ramadan February 28

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! 

BioPlastic Polymer Experiment – Homeschool Science 2/28

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 chemical reactions …

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 …

$3.00

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

Lunch with the Dinos!

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

Lunch with the Dino is a thrilling family dining adventure that transports you to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Surround yourself with life-like dinosaur replicas and prehistoric décor.  Meet our paleontologist and learn the history of these prehistoric beasts and try your hand at taming our T-Rex! Families can enjoy a meal that's both delicious …

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

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

Have you ever heard the saying, "In like a lion, out like a lamb"? This proverb refers to the unpredictable weather patterns often experienced in March. But where did this saying come from? Join us as we explore the science behind the saying and discover the reasons for March's changeable weather. Get ready to be …

Follow in my Footsteps

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

Explore the fascinating world of animal tracks and signs! Join us as we learn how to identify different animal footprints based on size, shape, and claw patterns. Plus, discover other clues animals leave behind, like scat and fur, and leave with your own nature guide to take on your next hike!

Wildlife of Poland

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

Witamy! In honor of Casimir Pulaski Day on Monday, we’re taking a look at some of the wildlife that represents the home of over one million residents of Chicagoland! From the White-tailed Eagle to the European Bison, we’ll explore animals of all kinds and make our own coat of arms. Registration is for one child with …

Roblox Rockstar’s 3/1

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

Embark on an exciting adventure at our Roblox event! Join us for a day of endless imagination, creativity, and fun in the virtual world of Roblox. Create your own games, …

Parts of a Picture Book

Andersen Center - 824 Hayes Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Experience the heart of the Whole Book Approach with our interactive Storytime sessions! Created by Megan Dowd Lambert, this model invites children to react to the entire book as a …

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