Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs April 30-May 1, 2022
Another spring weekend is around the corner! There are plenty of fun events this weekend -- check out my picks:
Ongoing
February 5 - May 29 Houses of Tomorrow: Solar Homes from Keck to Today, Elmhurst Art Museum, Keck's Glass House of Tomorrow designed for the 1933 World's Fair was the first in the USA and groundbreaking in terms of solar energy, learn about his designs and others taking into account sustainable practices, advanced ticket purchase required, $15 per adult, $12 per senior, kids are free
March 12 - May 29 Secret Life of Butterflies at Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford, experience butterflies flying around the conservatory, watch them emerge from cocoons, see website for ticketing info
April 30 - May 1 Make Mother's Day Glass Pendants, Patterson Glass, Mundelein, 10AM-2PM, $35, reservation preferred
April 30 - May 1 Spring Planting on the Farm, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, see how families prepared to plant for the season in the late 1800's, maybe you will even plant some seeds, house tours start each hour, suggested donation $5
April 30 Under the Canopy, Rolling Knolls, Elgin, 10AM-1PM, guided by U of I master naturalists, bird hike, forest therapy experience, learn about conservation at home, make and takes and more, free but must register
April 30 Family Kite Fly, Century Park Arboretum, Vernon Hills, 11AM-1PM, bring your own kite or purchase one for $10
Sunday, May 1
May 1 Spring Festival & Trailside, River Forest, Trailside Museum, 11AM-3PM, ice cream social, family-friendy historic activities, animal encounters, guided wildflower walks and more, free
May 1 World Migratory Bird Day, Volo Bog, Ingleside, 12PM-4PM, learn about birds, enjoy family friendly activities, get your passports stamped, win prizes
May 1 Frog Frenzy, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 1:30PM, learn how to think and act like a frog, free
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