• Bonne Année – A New Year Celebration

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    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

  • Forest Bathing for Adults

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Need to relax? Want to reconnect with nature in a new way? Join an interpretive naturalist for this simple Japanese method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees. We will meet and learn a few tips then walk to the trail for guided mindful activities. Ages

  • Forest Bathing for Adults

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Need to relax? Want to reconnect with nature in a new way? Join an interpretive naturalist for this simple Japanese method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees. We will meet and learn a few tips then walk to the trail for guided mindful activities. Ages

  • Birds & Beans

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Birdwatch with hot, fresh-brewed, bird-friendly coffee from the comfort of Isle a la Cache Library. Chat about the birds that show up at the feeders through the picture windows and enjoy the company of others over winter morning muffins. Registration required by Friday, Dec. 12: 815-722-9301. Ages

  • Deck Your Halls with Milkweed Pods

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    The holiday season is here, and its the perfect time to get creative with decorations starting with something you can find right outside: milkweed pods! Join us at Isle a la Cache Museum to discover fun and fascinating facts about milkweed and its vital role in the

  • Armchair Historians: The Conservation Movement

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Nature is constantly changing, but nothing has changed the environment and impacted wildlife more than human trade, travel, settlement and later preservation acts. Join a naturalist on a journey from before the fur trade to the roots of conservation movement to today from the comfort of your

  • Wonderkids: Stars

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, Dec. 2: 815-722-9301.

  • Living History Encounter: 18th Century Weaponry

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Hear history go BOOM as you learn about weaponry of the 18th century. During this Living History Encounter, you will see live demonstrations of various weapons from Alexander Hamilton's New York Provincial Company of Artillery as well as meet voyageurs and settlers who journeyed to this land

  • Stories from the Shelf for Kids

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Do you have an interesting item sitting on your shelf? Objects are powerful they're scientific evidence, they're story tellers and sometimes they are just curious. Join a naturalist to discover how interesting items and weird collections morphed into the museums we have today. Guests are invited to

  • Stories from the Shelf

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Do you have an interesting item sitting on your shelf? A fossil? A rock? A rare postcard? Objects are powerful they're scientific evidence, they're story tellers and sometimes they are just curious. Join a naturalist to discover how interesting items, weird collections and curiosity cabinets morphed into

  • Wonderkids: Nature’s Sounds

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, Nov. 4: 815-722-9301.

  • Museum Campus Day

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Have you ever wondered what's going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and the

  • History of the Jack-o-Lantern

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    October is the perfect time to start decorating our homes for the season, but no fall display is complete without a jack-o-lantern. But have you ever wondered where this tradition comes from? Join us at Isle a la Cache for a short presentation exploring the history of

  • Mocktober at Isle a la Cache

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Say cheers! to this cozy and chilly time of year. Guests will meet at the museum to view the exhibits and then join naturalists for a guided experience along our trails to trick or treat for some mocktails! End the night by relaxing around the campfire. Light

  • Birds & Beans

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Birdwatch with hot, fresh-brewed, bird-friendly coffee from the comfort of Isle a la Cache Library. Chat about the birds that show up at the feeders through the picture windows and enjoy the company of others over winter morning muffins. Registration required by Friday, Dec. 12: 815-722-9301. Ages

  • Junior Paleontologists

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Join a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of a paleontologist. What do they do? What do they look for? Participants will have the chance to be paleontologists themselves as they learn about prehistoric wildlife. Participants will play some games, get crafty and do some

  • Junior Paleontologists

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Join a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of a paleontologist. What do they do? What do they look for? Participants will have the chance to be paleontologists themselves as they learn about prehistoric wildlife. Participants will play some games, get crafty and do some

  • Museum Campus Day

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Have you ever wondered what's going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders

  • The Trade Field Trip for Homeschool & Remote Learners

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Step back in time to Illinois during the 1750s. Students practice the barter system used by the French and American Indians to exchange goods. By participating in a trade, students learn and see the benefits of this economic process. This is an opportunity for homeschooled or remote-learning

  • The Story Circle for Homeschool & Remote Learning

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Ages 7-12. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone. Students will learn the importance of oral stories as a means to promote cultural values and traditions as they explore the stories of the French and the American Indians of the Great Lakes region. During this exploration, students

  • Living History Exhibit: A Voyageur’s Life

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Do you think you have what it takes to be a voyageur? Can you properly pack a canoe? Trade goods? Navigate the wilderness? During this Living History Encounter, you will meet voyageurs and settlers who journeyed to this land and made it home. Learn about their journeys

  • WonderKids Fossils

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, Sept. 2: 815-722-9301.

  • Museum Campus Day

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Have you ever wondered what's going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the replica Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and

  • Collages & Conversation

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Hang out with a naturalist as we chat about all things nature while getting crafty! Create a collage and interpret nature your way while staying cool from that summer heat. All materials provided. This is a drop-in program. All ages  

  • Nature Journaling for Families at Isle a la Cache

    Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Do you like to draw, doodle or document? Do you like to be outside? Join us while we creatively connect to the outdoors! All skill levels welcome. A naturalist will lead guided exercises and answer questions. Each participant will get their own nature journal as part of