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!
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!
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 the speed …
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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.
All players must pre-register at least 1 hour prior to the session. Gear Requirements 18 & Up: Face covering, helmet, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads, hockey skates Gear Requirements 17 & Under: Full gear - helmet w/ full face shield, chest pad, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, skates Stick & Puck is for …
Celebrate Valentine's Day and love in all forms on the ice! Bring your Valentine, Galentine, or anyone you care about to the Paul Hruby Ice Arena for a fun day …
Come join us for a couple's archery lesson! You and your partner will share a target, and our trained instructor will show you how to shoot a bow and arrow. Work together or compete for points in an adventurous and unique date night! No experience necessary! Registration is for two people. Please register only one person in …
Grab your favorite partner and dive into epic duos matches across a variety of games. Whether you prefer intense shooters, thrilling battle royales, or strategic team-based games, Duos Day has something for every dynamic duo.
This is the ultimate celebration for those who march to the beat of their own heart, eschewing the traditional sentiments of February 14th. This event is a haven for the …
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Step out with your favorite Valentine at Cheney Mansion for an evening of dining and dancing! Dinner and cocktails will be provided followed by lively dancing with your partner, guided …
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 …
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