Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
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!
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.
Join us for block-building fun with your toddler! Watch their imagination soar as they build and problem-solve with big and small blocks.
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
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!
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 …
Become the zoo director, and design your dream zoo! Learn about animal habitats, enrichment, and conservation as you use your creativity to build habitats with recycled materials. Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must stay for the duration -- this is not a drop-off program.
Explore, build, and quest with friends, whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game. With mini-games, challenges, and friendly competitions, this event promises fun for all!
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground. Before the indoor playground opens for the season.
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 visual art form, providing a natural and enriching experience. Led by an early childhood educator, our sessions facilitate a unique shared reading experience where children …
Join us for a gaming event promoting healthy habits and internet security. Learn about taking breaks and balancing gaming with other activities, while gaining insights into online privacy and safety.