Little Scientists Feb 4-Feb 27

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

Let your little one's curiosity run wild with our hands-on Science experiments! Encourage messy, creative clothing and watch them explore and learn through mixing and experimentation. 

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)

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

Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling

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

Immerse yourself in nature and learn to capture yourobservations through journaling. Explore drawing, writing, and mindfulness while you expand your skills as a naturalist and an observer of the outdoors. Even if you "can't draw", nature journaling is a great way to get in touch with the natural world and can be done in whatever …

$8.00

Conversations in Art

Dole Center Studio Room 2 (3rd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for informal conversations about the world of art.  Bring your own interests and travel experiences about art (and you can bring cookies too if you'd like)

St. Lucia – Pre-K Tiny Travelers 2/12

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

Bring your junior globetrotter - we’re traveling the world! Join us as we explore a different country every week and learning about its wildlife using story, games, and more. Each week will come with a different stamp or sticker for your Tiny Traveler Passport! This week, we're travelling to St. Lucia, in the Caribbean!   …

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!

TBA Academy Award Nominees

Dole Center Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Interested in learning about the world around you through movies? Join us for an educational afternoon of documentary films. Titles are listed on our Active Adult/seniors webpage (may be subject to change). After the film, stay for a friendly critique and discussion. Coffee/Tea provided.

Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27

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

Join us to promote healthy socialization for your little one! Explore interests through play, crafts, and story time, building independence and confidence along the way. 

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)

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

Computer & Smart Phone Help

Dole Center Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make your days a little bit easier. Have questions without a device? Ask our technology instructor to use one of our desktop computers. Looking to use …

$3.00

Every Picture Tells a Story

Dole Center Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Bring a photo to share with the group and tell (up to) a three minute story about it.  Join us as we learn about other people’s experiences

Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27

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

Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds. 

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