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. This week, we're exploring transitions between …
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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.
Welcome to the Active Adult Dinner Club. Once a month join other Active Adults for dinner at a local Oak Park restaurant. We will make the reservations and, if we're lucky, get a special treat/discount/menu. Support your local businesses and bring some cash to make the bill easier for everyone. Cheers!
Calling all thrill-seekers! Gear up for the epic Teen Sled Shred, the coolest sledding event in town! Get ready for a day of adrenaline-pumping runs, epic crashes (with soft landings, of course!), and frosty fun with your fellow teens!
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
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Unleash your inner bird detective! Join us on a feathery quest to discover what makes a bird a bird! Through engaging stories and fun games, you'll explore the amazing adaptations that set birds apart from other creatures. We'll meet a variety of birds, from tiny hummingbirds to giant ostriches, and learn about their unique traits …
It's getting cold, but some animals have a special way to stay cozy all winter long. Through art projects and games, we'll learn which creatures hibernate, how they prepare for their long winter sleep, and what amazing things happen to their bodies during this time. Get ready to explore the secrets of winter sleep! Registration …
Unfreeze history! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of the Little Ice Age, a period of global cooling that gripped much of the Earth from roughly 1350 to 1850. We'll use art as a lens to explore the "what" and "why" behind this climatic shift. By analyzing paintings and drawings from the …
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Join us for a delightful day at the rink, where you can bring your doll or stuffed animal along for a skate! The first 100 attendees will receive a swag bag. We'll have arts and crafts activities, and on-ice events designed for all ages. Every participant will receive a raffle ticket to win a range …
Join the Park District of Oak Park on select days when District 97 is out of school. Participants will have fun as they laugh, play, and explore the day away. Different days will explore different content areas. Please dress your child for messy play inside and outside.