Events

Join us in welcoming Little Starr Farm! Their mobile petting zoo will include small animals such as bunnies, chickens and a hedgehog! (Animal feed optional, $.50 per cup.)    

Join Marjorie Myers, a local artist who has learned from Dana Jester, Steve Ross and Kevin Hill as she helps you step by step create a beautiful landscape oil painting. All materials provided. We will be painting on a 16x20 canvas. $65.00 per person.  

Join us for a relaxing and hands-on Kokedama Workshop at RejuveNate—where plants meet creativity and mindfulness. In this guided class, you'll learn the beautiful Japanese art of kokedama (moss ball planting), where plants are wrapped in soil and moss instead of traditional pots. It's a unique and

Slow down, get creative, and connect with fellow plant lovers at our Garden Journaling & Seed Swap Night! This cozy, community-focused evening is all about capturing the beauty of your garden while sharing inspiration—and seeds—with others. Bring your favorite journal and a selection of seeds from your

David Duncan returns for the third year in a row to treat us to another deep dive into the many cars of the Pullman company. Last year’s program explored the early editions of Pullman’s steel cars, but like a fine wine, Pullman’s designs continued to evolve into

We will be welcoming author Denise Moran who will be giving a talk about her recently published book, Dr. Letitia Westgate: Medical Pioneer. This work explores the life of Dr. Westgate who was the first female physician to build and manage a hospital in the United States.

Explore the rich, velvety world of gouache in this guided landscape painting workshop! Perfect for beginners and experienced artists, this class will walk you step by stepthrough creating a beautiful landscape while still encouraging your own creative style and personal touches. You’ll learn techniques for layering, color

Are you tempted by the lure of mystery? Come with an open mind and leave with a new favorite ... animal, plant, who knows what. Dont worry, the naturalist knows what! This program will include games, stories and more. Admission is free. Registration required by Thursday, April

An exhibition featuring the art and accounts of local survivors of sexual assault for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come learn more about what it means to be a survivor of sexual violence and how you can help the survivors in your life and community.  

Folk-country Troubador, John Till plays the Star Union Spirits Tasting Room. John Till channels the storytelling of Jim Croce, the intimate songs of life, and delivers them with country blues. Beautiful vocals and incredible slide guitar technique. A foot-stomping good time. No cover charge.  

When the rain falls, creativity shines. Join us for a Rainy Umbrella Acrylic Paint Night filled with moody skies, glowing colors, and artistic vibes. No experience is needed. Cost is $40 per person.

Discover the art of wire wrapping in this hands-on, small-group workshop! With a maximum of just six participants, this class offers a relaxed, intimate setting where you’ll receive plenty of guidance as you learn a semi-intricate wrapping technique. Guests will choose from a variety of stones/crystals and

Did you know the Forest Preserve District of Will County operates six dog parks within the county? Each park is equipped with fenced areas allowing dogs to roam off leash, separate enclosures for small and large dogs, shade structures, waste bags and drinking water. An annual permit

Woah! Whats going on outside? Junior Naturalists will learn about climate, weather and some of the weird and wondrous things we can experience here in Will County. Participants will play some games, get crafty and do some scientific work! Ages 8-12. Children must be accompanied by an

Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with Jim!! Admission is free.    

Clayboard Fun Remember scratchboard? Well, clay is the ground (under the ink) and a wonderful painting surface when primed onto Masonite! Using several mediums and approaches, one may create a wide variety of effects. Take home at least one finished piece. $75 per person.  

Stay golden with us at Clayton's Tap for an Adult Only Prom. While the kids celebrate their prom, so will we! Throw on your best gold-inspired glam, grab your date and get ready for a night of dancing, drinks, and unforgettable vibes.

Family Event Searching for the elusive bunny eggs all over the City Park featuring age-grouped, staggered start times for children aged 0–10. The event includes visits from the Easter Bunny, prize opportunities, and is held rain or shine.   

Join us at Blue Eyed Rascal for a class with Co-Op Charcuterie! Each spot is $50 a person and includes a specialty drink of your choice, and all the materials to make your own charcuterie board. The girls from the Co-op will guide you through your creation!

Capture the essence of the butterfly with this unique dip/dye craft. Create dozens of stunningly realistic, fluttering, delicate- yet- durable- dazzling butterflies! Pure colorful magic! These butterflies can be used for crowns, mobiles, curtains, barrettes, pins and so much more! Admission TBD.  

Pullman was designed to be sober, orderly, and respectable. George Pullman believed that eliminating alcohol would help create a productive, morally upright industrial community. But beer, and the culture around it, existed alongside the town from the very beginning. Join us for a 21+ experience that blends

You won't need to sail off through night and day or in and out of weeks. Will County is where the wildflowers are! Trout lily, Dutchmans breeches, cut-leafed toothwort our wildflowers have stories to tell! Journey to Hidden Oaks Preserve, a great spot to seek wildflowers. Join

Explore the creative possibilities of appliqué in this technique-focused class designed for all skill levels! You’ll learn a variety of approaches including hand-stitched, machine-stitched, no-stitch (fusible), and reverse appliqué methods. Whether you try one technique or experiment with all of them, you’ll gain the skills to add

STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading, enjoy an interactive experience, and then visit the farm animals at 10:00 am every Wednesday of our season! Want more time on the farm after? We have

A silly, hands-on growing craft for early childhood creators this class is a playful early childhood art and planting class offered as part of our Sprout & Create series on the farm. In this hands-on experience, little creators will plant grass seeds into egg carton cups, then decorate