May Events and Activities
May 15, 1:30-2:30pm
Birds of Prey
Northbrook: 847-824-8360, fpdcc.com
River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave. Learn about the
unique characteristics that help our native birds of prey to survive.
Live raptors will be on display. Free.
May 16, 6:30-7:30pm
Celebrate Polish Children’s Day!
Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675, www.mppl.org
Pool Season is
right around
the corner. Check with
your park district about
early bird
discount
passes!
Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Celebrate Polish
Children’s Day with a storytime in Polish and English, music, and a
craft. Enjoy delicious ciastka (cookies) and juice, too. Best for ages
3-7, but all are welcome. Registration required.
May 17, 10-10:45am
Babies in Nature
Highland Park: 847-579-4184, www.hellernaturecenter.org
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd. Take a stroll with a Naturalist
and let nature engage the senses of your infants and toddlers. $6/
adult and child, $3/additional child.
May 18, 10-11:30am
Homeschool Explorations
St. Charles: 630-444-3190, www.kaneforest.com
Creek Bend Nature Center LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700
Dean St. For home school families with ages 5-10, although all ages
are welcome. Each month we cover a new topic at a different forest
preserve, with lots of hands-on activities and plenty of fun. $2/
person; $8/family of four or more.
May 18, 7-8pm
Nature Book Group
St Charles: www.kaneforest.com
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Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St. Monthly gathering
for book-lovers and nature enthusiasts. Every month we’ll discuss
a book about the environment, nature, or related topics. Light
refreshments will be provided. Free.
May 15, 1-5pm
20th Annual Elmhurst Museum Day
Elmhurst: 630-833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org
May 19-22
Taste of Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn: business.glenellynchamber.com
Elmhurst Art Museum, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Join
three Elmhurst museums (Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst History
Museum and Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art) to celebrate Annual
Museum Day. Park at one museum and ride a free trolley to each for
free admission, exhibits, kids’ activities, and refreshments.
Downtown Glen Ellyn, 1 mile North of Roosevelt Rd. Celebrate all
that Glen Ellyn has to offer with great food, live entertainment,
carnival rides, craft festival, and a business expo! Free.
May 15, 1-4pm
Woofstock 2016: A Bark in the Park & Pet Parade
Mokena: 708-390-2401, www.mokenapark.com
May 19, noon-1pm
Skunk Hill: A Native Ceremonial Community
Kenosha WI: 262-653-4140, bit.ly/KPMSTEAM
Mokena Park District, 10925 W La Porte Rd. Pet Parade which
includes a mile fun walk along the wooded trail. All animals
welcome. After the parade, an educational show about reptiles and
an afternoon of canine contests! Free.
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave. Former State archaeologist
Robert Birmingham traces the largely untold history of Skunk Hill
located near Wisconsin Rapids. Feel free to bring your lunch! Free.
May 20-22
Mount Prospect Village Wide Garage Sale
Mount Prospect: 847-259-8600, mpgaragesale.com
May 15, 1-4pm
Bye, Bye Clifford the Big Red Dog
Rockford: 815-963-6769, discoverycentermuseum.org/
Village wide garage sale. Visit the website for maps and more
details!
Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St. Come romp with Clifford
for one last day of fun before the temporary exhibition leaves.
Admission to Clifford exhibit is $1 for Members and $3 + Museum
admission for the public.
May 20, 10:30-11am
Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center
St Charles: 630-444-3190, www.kaneforest.com
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St. Public Library staff
bring books, finger plays, songs, and more for this fun program for
children, infant through age five. Register in advance. Free.
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