May Events and Activities
May 7, 10am-11am
Story Time Hike: The Salamander Room
Bristol WI: 262-857-8008, pringlenc.org/
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave. A boy finds a salamander
in the woods and imagines the many things he can do to turn his
room into a perfect salamander home. After the story, we will head
out for a hike with activities tied to the story. Free.
May 7, 10am-1pm
EverDream Nursery Hosts Plant Sale
Woodstock: 847-641-1649, www.everdreamnursery.com
Hooved Animal Humane Society, 10804 McConnell Rd. Plant sale in
support of the Hooved Animal Humane Society. EverDream Nursery
provides a variety of perennials, ornamental grasses, and young
ornamental shrubs sold at $5.97 per plant. While purchasing plants,
check out the horses and stables at HAHS. Free to attend.
May 7, 10am-4pm
Chicago Kids and Kites Festival
Chicago: www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/
supp_info/kids_and_kites_festival.html
Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park, Montrose and Wilson. The City of
Chicago will provide kite kits for children to build, decorate and fly,
while supplies last. Other activities include face painting, balloon
artists and crafts.Big Kite Candy Drop takes place during the
afternoon, weather permitting.
May 7, 11-4pm
Astronomy Day
Rockford: discoverycentermuseum.org
May 7, 10am-1pm
Big Trucks
Palatine: www.palatineparks.org
Discovery Center Museum, 711 N Main St.
May 7, 11am-3pm
Country in the Park
Downers Grove: www.downersgrovemuseum.org
Family Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 262 E. Palatine Rd. Here’s a great
opportunity for children to see trucks and other vehicles up close,
as well as sit in the driver’s seat. Vehicles may include fire truck,
police car, school bus, dump truck, and many more. Bring your
camera for lots of photos. FREE
Downers Grove Museum/Wandschneider Park, 831 Maple Ave. Visit
Wandschne