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Let’s Explore! (Feb) Dinosaurs

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

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

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

Caregiver-Child Gaming Sessions 2/15

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

Dedicate a day for caregivers to join their kids in gaming activities. This can be a great opportunity for kids to bond with their caregivers over shared interests and for caregivers to better understand their children's gaming experiences.

Love in the Arctic: the Story of Mardy & Olaus Murie

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

Join us for a heartwarming journey of love, adventure, and conservation! Explore the captivating story of Mardy and Olaus Murie, a couple who fell in love with both each other and the Alaskan wilderness. Through captivating tales and images, discover how their love for the Arctic led them to become pioneering conservationists. Learn about their …

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I Lava You!

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

Happy (belated) Valentine's Day! Join us for an explosive expression of affection by making your own volcanoes! Plus, explore how these tectonic giants work and how they form. Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must stay for the duration -- this is not a drop-off program.

Zoo Animal Matchmaker

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

Love is in the air at the Austin Gardens Zoo, and it's up to us to play matchmaker with these animals. We're exploring Species Survival Plans today, and how zoos across the country help endangered species thrive.

Let’s “Glow” Crazy Valentine’s Dance Party!

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

Cheney Mansion becomes immersed in glowing lights, music and dancing for this family fun Valentines dance party. Games and of course glow sticks will abound. Dinner will be included.  Registration includes one caregiver and one child – only need to register one name. All children must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like …

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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 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 …

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Extra Open Range Time – February

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Interested in shooting a bow & arrow? Sign up with our trained archery instructor who will encourage and coach all ages and levels. Classes will take place indoors, with safety guidelines in place. All ten students shoot at the same time to maximize the time spent practicing, with two archers to one target.   Are …

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$25.00

Family Archery Afternoon – 2/16

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult.   Archery is for …

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Extra Open Range Time – February

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Interested in shooting a bow & arrow? Sign up with our trained archery instructor who will encourage and coach all ages and levels. Classes will take place indoors, with safety guidelines in place. All ten students shoot at the same time to maximize the time spent practicing, with two archers to one target.   Are …

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$25.00

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Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Customer Service & Registration Hours

  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Fri: 5:30am-10:00pm
    Saturday: 6:00am-7:00pm
    Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000 F: (708) 725-2301
  • Mon - Sat: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm

Gymnastic and Recreation Center

21 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Thurs: 12:00pm-7:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm
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