6:30 p.m. May 15-10 a.m. May 16
Pitch a tent, roast marshmallows, sing songs around a campfire and enjoy nighttime activities followed by an outdoor breakfast. Tents, campfire supplies and food are provided, and a supply list will be emailed before the event. For families with children ages 6 and up; advanced registration is required.
Address: 4650 Brummel St., Skokie
Cost: $27 resident; $33 non-resident
Age fit: 6 and up
Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
ADVERTISEMENTParking: Ample free parking on site
Accessibility: Paved paths are stroller-friendly except the path around Kessem Pond; indoor nature center with bathrooms available; no specific sensory hours listed, so families with specific needs should contact the nature center directly
See more North Suburbs family events here.
Western Suburbs:
11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16
Stop by the Glenside Library to meet, pet and feed goats, bunnies, sheep and chickens from Zoos Are Us, Inc. Weather permitting.
Address: 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights
Cost: Free
Age fit: All ages
Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
Parking: Ample free parking on site with accessible parking near the entrance
Accessibility: ADA-compliant main entrance with no steps or stairs; ADA-compliant restroom; no specific sensory hours listed, so families with specific needs should contact the library directly
9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16-17
Cheer on young racers ages 7 and up as they zip down the track in gravity-powered soapbox cars at this outdoor rally race. Morning races start at 9 a.m. and afternoon races start at 1 p.m. Kids who want to race can reserve a car at no cost by contacting Stan Iglehart at 630-841-8832 at least one week in advance.
Address: 1695 Frontenac Road, Naperville
Cost: $10 per race for first-time Chicago racers; free to watch
Age fit: 7 and up
Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor
See more Western Suburbs family events here.
South Suburbs:
7-8 p.m. May 15
Gamers in grades 6-12 can put their video game knowledge to the test in this Kahoot! trivia challenge at the Tinley Park Public Library and compete for a small prize. Sign-up is required.
Address: 7851 Timber Dr., Tinley Park
Cost: Free
Age fit: Grades 6-12
Indoor/outdoor: Indoor
Parking: Free on-site lot with accessible parking near the entrance
Accessibility: ADA accommodations available; the library can be contacted at 708-532-0160 ext. 3 at least 10 working days before an event for any disability accommodations; no specific sensory hours listed
1-2 p.m. May 16
Meet snakes, lizards, birds and mammals from Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and beyond at this live animal program from Animal Quest at the Lockport Branch of the White Oak Library. Kids will love getting up close with the furry, scaled and feathered friends while handlers share fun facts. Registration is required for all members of your party and adults must stay engaged with their child throughout the program.
Address: 121 E. 8th St., Lockport
Cost: Free
Age fit: All ages
Indoor/outdoor: Indoor
Parking: Free dedicated library lot directly across the street with about 38 spaces; free street parking also available nearby
Accessibility: ADA compliant with accessible entrances, an elevator and ADA-compliant restrooms on each floor; no specific sensory hours listed, so families with specific needs should contact the library directly
See more South Suburbs family events here.
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