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This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, Nov. 12, to Wednesday, Jan. 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Only 0.007% of the planets water is available to fuel and feed its 8 billion people. Brad Temkin's photography puts visitors face to face with 
Visit Hidden Oaks in search of wintertime sounds. This ongoing program will be offered from Wednesday, Dec. 3, through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Can you identify the symphony of sounds the season brings? Explore the nature center and |
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Bring your little ones to the Joliet Area Historical Museum for the most exciting, family-friendly countdown in town! Designed for children ages 3 to 12, the Ultimate Kids' New Year's Eve EVE Party features a high-energy DJ, dancing, festive crafts, and a thrilling balloon drop to ring |
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This ongoing event will be held from Friday, Jan. 2, to Saturday, March 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.View a rare and delightful playfulness in the prints of renowned American illustrator Charley Harper. Known as a modernist wildlife artist, Harpers unique minimalist
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Start the New Year off right with a First Friday Hike! Get your heart pumping and enjoy the beauty of the forest on a brisk winter day. Join a naturalist on a guided hike to check Hammel Woods off your list. Be inspired to take advantage of
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Every full moon tells a story of tides, time and seasonal changes. Join us across Will County for a night where science and wonder meet beneath the glow of the moon. The January full moon is known as the wolf moon. Join an interpretive naturalist for a |
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Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Admission is free.
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Celebrate the New Year with French traditions of Illinois Country! Cozy up with stories, play games, dance and enjoy a warm drink and king’s cake around a toasty fire while listening to fiddle music. Make a vintage craft to take home as a keepsake of this family-friendly |
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Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Admission is free.
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Join us to hear from local historian Joe Tokarz about Word War II submarines and their connection to the Illinois River. In the 1940's, 28 submarines were made in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and floated down the Illinois River to the ocean. These submarines went on to support the
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Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Reservations required via SignUpGenius, available the Sunday before. Skiers with their own equipment must wear a free trail pass. Weather Dependent (Snow): Program runs only when trails are skiable (requires frozen ground and 5 inches of |
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Join a naturalist to experience the stillness and peace of a winter sunrise. Ages 18 & up.
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As the rivers freeze over, bald eagles head to the open waters around Four Rivers. Join us as we celebrate these exceptional birds of prey with guided hikes, live bird presentations, Talon Talks, family activities and more! Ongoing activities will include family crafts, an Eagle Eye Scavenger |
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In winter, some of Illinois native birds migrate south, others stay and some birds arrive. Learn about the birds that spend the winter months in our area and how to attract them to your yard. Take a guided hike in the forest to search for some of |
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Unwind and get creative at Craft + Chill: Journaling & Collage, a laid-back evening designed for reflection and connection. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this cozy event offers a variety of materials—from magazines and washi tape to stickers and markers—to help your imagination |
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Greet the Magic Multiverse with open arms in our first set of 2026: Lorwyn Eclipsed! This hotly anticipated return to the twinned plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor takes everything you love about our first visit—typal themes, dazzling traditional artwork, and a strangely beautiful setting—and combines it with the brilliance
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Come test your decks in a slightly more casual mini tournament. $5 to participate. Some prize support.
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The Chicago Maritime Museum, Bridgeport Art Center, and entire neighborhood open up to the public for free for Third Friday. Explore the museum and the rest of the building with docents positioned around our galleries to answer questions. |
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Embrace winter morning birding from the comfort of Isle a la Cache's library. Chat and birdwatch at the feeders through the large picture windows while enjoying a cup of warm, bird-friendly coffee and early morning treats. Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Ages 16
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While many species become dormant over the winter, lichens and mosses are thriving! Come enjoy a winter morning learning about these unique and hardy species. This program will begin outside, hiking and searching for species in the wild. Then well head indoors for warm beverages and a
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Ages 18 and older. Did you know winter is a good time to learn how to identify migrating ducks? Well, suit up for this half-day program where we will travel to three different locations to see how many ducks we can find! After our duck-viewing adventure, we |
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Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. Ages 14 or older. Participant younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by |
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Join Ted Karamanski for a book signing and discussion of his new book, Great Lake: An Unnatural History of Lake Michigan. Unlike the mountains, deserts, and oceans of North America, Lake Michigan is unique in that it has always interacted with human populations. Karamanski’s book explores the
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S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was only sixteen, choosing to publish under her initials so boys would take her writing seriously. While the story's events are fictional, the emotions, struggles, and relationships reflect real life. The novel (and play) follows Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive Greaser |
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Take a moment to appreciate some of the plants and animals that get brushed off as just ordinary. You may think you know those common creatures, but they have their secrets! Just because they are everywhere, doesnt mean theyre basic. Join a naturalist for a cozy morning
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What is a habitat? Who calls each habitat home? Learn those answers by creating your own handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats and natural environments and offer tin-spirations for your project.All materials will be provided, but
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What is a habitat? Who calls each habitat home? Learn those answers by creating your own handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats and natural environments and offer tin-spirations for your project.All materials will be provided, but |
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Will Quam is coming to LAHS! Join us for a fascinating look at Chicago brickits history, craftsmanship, and lasting influence on the city we know today.Will is the creator of Brick of Chicago@brickofchicago, an ongoing effort dedicated to documenting, researching, and preserving Chicagos rich brick heritage. Through |
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As the moon rises, so do the creatures of the night. Come to Four Rivers to learn about the owls that live in Will County. Learn about their unique adaptations, dissect an owl pellet and hike through the forest preserve after-hours in hopes to hear one of |
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Every moon tells a story of tides, time and seasonal changes. Join us across Will County for full moon nights throughout 2026 and discover where science and wonder meet beneath the glow of the moon! Our Full Moon: Family Bonfire at Prairie Bluff will feature panoramic views |
