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Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
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Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
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Summer Preschool Fun: Waterworks Edition
Thu Jul 3, 2025 - Thu Aug 21, 2025
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Repeating every week — Thursdays through August 21, 2025.
10:00am to 11:00am ET
Age: 2-5
Price: Free, Suggested Donation $5 per child
Location:
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum has planned a summer program filled with engaging stories, crafts, and activities centered on water and the waterworks.
Participation is free, with a suggested donation of $5 per child.
Thursdays, 10am–11am
July:
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July 3 – Summer Sunshine: Create a suncatcher
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July 10 – Glacier Animals: Free animals from the ice
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July 17 – Bubbles Everywhere!: Play and paint with bubbles
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July 24 – Be an Engineer: Build a cardboard car
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July 31 – Egg Carton Creatures: Craft with recyclables
August:
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Aug 7 – Microbe Magic: Learn about germs
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Aug 14 – Ice Painting: Explore the three states of matter
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Aug 21 – Sink or Float?: Make a boat that floats
Advance ticket reservations are encouraged to assist with planning.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
