Stews and Braising with Carnivore!

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

The cold months of winter call for rich, wonderful stews adn the long, slow and delicious flavors of braising meat or fish.  Join the experts from Carnivore in the kitchen at Cheney for a hands-on demo of the best fish to creat a warm stew or the best cut of meat for that perfect braise.  …

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 …

Build-a-Zoo

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

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.

Minecraft Masters- 2/1

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

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!

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