Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Get hands-on with nature at the Arbor Day Celebration.
Celebrate the beauty of trees at Field Park with a fun, family-friendly event focused on learning and hands-on activities. Enjoy expert insights on tree care, take part in a tree planting, create nature-inspired crafts, and connect with the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
Date: Apr. 24
Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Field Park, Oak Pa...
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Welcome the season at the Spring Fling Festival.
Enjoy colorful crafts, interactive games, music, bubbles, and hands-on activities designed especially for kids at this fun-filled outdoor celebration. It's the perfect way to soak up the season.
Date: Apr. 25
Time: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15-20
Location: Willow Park, Glenview
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Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
See life-changing cinema at the Doc10 Film Festival.
Now in its 11th year, the Doc 10 Film Festival is an annual event featuring 10 Chicago documentary premieres and 10 days of social impact programming. This is a chance for Chicagoans to check out documentaries previously shown at Sundance, Tribeca, and other top film festivals.
Date: Apr. 24 - May 3
Time: Various times
Cost: Various prices
Location:
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Trailside Museum.
This drop-in Earth Day program at the Trailside Museum is a great activity for kids and families who want to celebrate our beautiful planet. Activities include picking up litter, making bird feeders, taking a wildflower walk, creating recycled-material art, and more.
Date: Apr. 18
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Trailside Museum of Natural History, R...
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Turn over a new leaf at Earth Fest.
Join a community celebration of sustainability at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday, April 18. This free event includes environmental workshops and family-friendly activities for kids of all ages.
Date: Apr. 18
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Garfield Park Conservatory