Museum of Contemporary Art - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Wonder Works, a Children's Museum - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Wonder Works, a Children's Museum - various times
Writers Theatre - various times
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - various times
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Knoch Knolls Nature Center - various times
Museum of Science and Industry - 9:30 AM
Water Tower Place - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Knoch Knolls Nature Center - various times
Museum of Science and Industry - 9:30 AM
Sunset Woods Park - 9:30 AM
Various Chicago Parks - 9:00 AM
DuPage County Fairgrounds - 9:00 AM
Dave & Buster's Lombard - 9:00 AM
Dave & Buster's Rosemont - 9:00 AM
Jamo's Live - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
Lincoln Park Conservatory - various times
Wonder Works, a Children's Museum - various times
Sloomoo Institute - Chicago - various times
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Veterans Day in Prospect Park
Prospect Park hosts a day of kid-friendly programming in honor of Veterans Day.
Leaf Art, 10am-12 pm:
Explore the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Craft art inspired by nature.
Animal Encounter, 11am2-12pm:
Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 11am.
Family Nature Walk, 12-1pm:
Are you curious about how invasive insects, like the Spotted Lanternfly, prepare for winter? You’ll get hands-on experience in citizen science, observing how insect and plant life prepare for seasonal changes. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect trees from pests. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 12 pm.
Carousel Rides, 12-5 pm:
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets.