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February 26 • Plainfield Virtual Reality Experience. 7-8 p.m. Plainfield Public Library District. Step into a new (Virtual) reality. Explore a 3D world with Oculus Quest headsets and test out augmented reality using Merge Cubes. Limited to Plainfield cardholders and those age 16 and older. February 27 • Joliet Project Next Generation: YOU will learn to "paint" in 3D Augmented Reality, and then 3D print in four colors. Students Grades 8th-12th. 4-6 p.m. Joliet Public Library. Project Next Generation: Students grades 8th...
February 22 • Skokie Family Art Party: African-American Quilting Traditions. 3-4 p.m. Skokie Public Library. Join our staff artist as we explore African-American quilting in this hands-on workshop in honor of Black History Month. For all ages. Registration required, limited to 40 participants. Caregivers must accompanying children under the age of eight. April 15 • Niles A Visit with Louisa May Alcott. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Niles-Maine District Library. Meet Louisa May Alcott, author, abolitionist, nurse, and suffragist. Lea...
February 23 • Woodridge Notre Dame: After the Fire. 2-3 p.m. Woodridge Public Library. Join art historian Jeff Mishur for this in depth look at the history of Notre Dame in Paris. Mishur will discuss the Gothic innovations used in the great cathedral as well as interior features such as its stained glass windows. He will also touch on the current status of the church restoration. Mishur is owner of Art Excursions, a small business providing private guiding and boutique art and cultural tours. February 23 • Downers Grove Bri...
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 2-3:30 p.m. Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Quest – A Joliet and Marquette Adventure for Adults:What choices would you have made if you were in the shoes of explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet in the 1600s? Find out as you play this choose-your-own adventure, trivia-style game. Free, ages 16 or older. Register by Feb. 16. (This program is part of the “Journey Stories” Exhibition on display through April 30 at the museum.)...
Tuesdays, Feb. 21-March 28, 2023 6-8pm Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Introduction to Successful Beekeeping Workshop Let your inner beekeeper emerge this spring by signing up for this winter workshop now. The six-session course will be led by Mike Rusnak, a member of the Will County Beekeepers Association who has 18 years of beekeeping experience. The workshop costs $75 per person and is for ages 18 or older. The fee includes the book, “The Backyard Beekeeper” by Kim Flottum. Weather permitting, an optional off...
Wednesday, Feb. 22, online. Noon - 1pm Lunch and Learn – Planting a Native Rainbow (Zoom Webinar) Bring bursts of color into your yard year-round with native plants. In this webinar, learn which plants are best to plant in the spring so you can have beautiful blooms in every season. Free, all ages. Register online for the Zoom link. (This program is part of the Rivers of Color series.)...
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 online 6-7pm Happy National Wildlife Day! (Zoom Webinar) Celebrate National Wildlife Day and learn about local wildlife in your own backyard. Learn why wildlife is important and how our actions can impact wildlife. Free, ages 10 or older. Register online for the Zoom link....
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 - Noon - 1:30pm Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Journaling Journeys For centuries, travelers of all kinds were historians. Thoughts recorded in personal journals carried across land, ocean and time helped document historical events. Now it’s your turn to learn how to document your own historic journeys. Learn how to make and decorate your own journal and try writing with a quill and ink. The program will conclude with a journal-worthy short hike. Free, ages 8 or older. Register by Feb. 22. (This p...
Join The Sinfonietta Bel Canto in bringing to life one of the most beloved and famous fairy tales and operas, the unforgettable adventure of Hansel and Gretel. Navigate a mysterious forest, encounter mischievous creatures, and outsmart a wicked witch in Sinfonietta Bel Canto's three performances Saturday November 11 at 7:00 p.m., Sunday November 12 at 3:00 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 19th at 4:00 P.M. The November 11th and 12 performances will be at the acoustically pleasing St....
Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm The Expo aims to foster awareness, knowledge, and action toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you are a business owner, an environmental enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact on the planet, this event offers something for everyone. Highlights of the Expo include: 1. Welcoming Ceremony at 10:30am by Mayor DiMaria and local officials. 2. Exhibition booths featuring eco-conscious businesses, organizations, and initiatives that are...
Pumpkin Fun Run: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Hadley Valley Preserve – Gougar Road Access, Joliet. The Forest Preserve District of Will County fun run is just under 2.5 miles on a crushed limestone surface. After crossing the finish line, choose the perfect mini pumpkin to take home. Each participant also will receive a complimentary orange wrist sweatband with a zipper pocket to wear during the race and future outdoor adventures. Aunt Anne’s Pretzels also be onsite. Free, all ages. Register by Oct. 11. When reg...
Wednesdays to Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 1-30, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eat a Bug Challenge: Bugs are not just for animals to eat! In 80% of countries worldwide, bugs are included in people’s diets. Drop in to Hidden Oaks to become an entomophagist, or a person who eats bugs, by trying a seasoned cricket or mealworm. Those who try a buggy treat will be rewarded with a prize. Free, all ages....