Charley Harper: The Geometric Genius

This ongoing event will be held from Friday, Jan. 2, to Saturday, March 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.View a rare and delightful playfulness in the prints of renowned American illustrator Charley Harper. Known as a modernist wildlife artist, Harp......More

This ongoing event will be held from Friday, Jan. 2, to Saturday, March 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.View a rare and delightful playfulness in the prints of renowned American illustrator Charley Harper. Known as a modernist wildlife artist, Harpers unique minimalist approach is unmistakable. He has been featured in Ford Times magazine and Golden Books and has composed posters for national parks and other wildlife organizations. His whimsical serigraph and gicle prints are a beloved treasure and an inspiration to an entire generation of artists and designers. A conservationist as well as an artist, Harper revealed the unique aspects of his wildlife subjects through highly stylized geometric reduction. 

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States

Shamrock Search

This ongoing event will be held from Sunday, March 1, to Sunday, March 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.Good luck! Bad luck! There is no luck needed for this program! All you need is a sharp eye and a willingness to learn about all things green as y......More

This ongoing event will be held from Sunday, March 1, to Sunday, March 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.Good luck! Bad luck! There is no luck needed for this program! All you need is a sharp eye and a willingness to learn about all things green as you explore around the nature center. Drop by the front desk to pick up a green question card then let the search begin. Shamrock answers have been hidden all over the nature center campus. After your quest is complete, stop by the desk and pick up a small prize should your answers be correct! 

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States

Kids Spring Break Art Camp - Sculpture Fun

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see ......More

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see what we made all week! Ages 5-12. Monday, March 30 Painting Adventure $25 Tuesday, March 31 Discovering Clay $25 Wednesday, April 1 Sculpture Fun $25 Thursday, April 2 Exploring Collage $25 Friday, April 3 Textile Art Techniques $25. Saturday, April 4, Opening Exhibition Free to the public 3-4PM!   

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, 61350, United States

Clean Up the Oaks

This ongoing program will be held from Wednesday, April 1, to Thursday, April 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. To celebrate Earth Month, do a little bit to help your mother (Earth)! Hidden Oaks will provide a bucket and picker to help you do your p......More

This ongoing program will be held from Wednesday, April 1, to Thursday, April 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. To celebrate Earth Month, do a little bit to help your mother (Earth)! Hidden Oaks will provide a bucket and picker to help you do your part. Pick up litter around the preserve to contribute to a cleaner environment and earn a prize! Remember: A clean Hidden Oaks is a happy and healthy Hidden Oaks for the squirrels, birds, deer, coyotes and you! 

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States

Kids Spring Break Art Camp - Exploring Collage

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see ......More

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see what we made all week! Ages 5-12. Monday, March 30 Painting Adventure $25 Tuesday, March 31 Discovering Clay $25 Wednesday, April 1 Sculpture Fun $25 Thursday, April 2 Exploring Collage $25 Friday, April 3 Textile Art Techniques $25. Saturday, April 4, Opening Exhibition Free to the public 3-4PM! 

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, 61350, United States

The Landing Pad Re-Opening

Mark your calendars! The Landing Pad re-opens on April 2nd, 2026 open Thurs-Mon, 10am-4pm! Start your centennial trip off with a blast, and stop by the Gemini Giant and The Landing Pad. There’s something out-of-this-world for everyone inside! 

The Landing Pad, 110 S. Park St., Suite C, Wilmington, IL, 60481, United States

Easter Egg Cookie Class

Need a dessert for Easter? Why not make one yourself! Decorate your very own chocolate chip cookie cake inside the Hegeler Carus Mansion. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus Man......More

Need a dessert for Easter? Why not make one yourself! Decorate your very own chocolate chip cookie cake inside the Hegeler Carus Mansion. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus Mansion and Blue Eyed Rascal Baking Co. Disclaimer- This event is non-refundable. Cost: $55 per ticket. Note:Limited space (16 seats), registration ends on March 27, 2026. 

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, 61301, United States

Kids Spring Break Art Camp - Textile Art Techniques

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see ......More

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see what we made all week! Ages 5-12. Monday, March 30 Painting Adventure $25 Tuesday, March 31 Discovering Clay $25 Wednesday, April 1 Sculpture Fun $25 Thursday, April 2 Exploring Collage $25 Friday, April 3 Textile Art Techniques $25. Saturday, April 4, Opening Exhibition Free to the public 3-4PM! 

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, 61350, United States

The Forge Celebrates Easter

The Forge has gone a bit Topsy-Turvy and we need clever explorers to help make sense of it all! In this unusual scavenger hunt, participants are given six egg halves and must scout the area to find their perfect matches. Along the way, you’ll encounter the Mad Hatter’s ......More

The Forge has gone a bit Topsy-Turvy and we need clever explorers to help make sense of it all! In this unusual scavenger hunt, participants are given six egg halves and must scout the area to find their perfect matches. Along the way, you’ll encounter the Mad Hatter’s Riddle – solve it for a special surprise! Once your eggs are whole, show them to the Forge Staff to claim your prize. The Mad Hatter will be available on the hour, every hour to guide you through his whimsical course. 

The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines, 227 Heritage Quarries Drive, Lemont, Illinois, 60439

Easter Egg Hunt with Princeton Rotary Club

Hop on over to Soldiers and Sailors Park for the Princeton Rotary Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026! 

Soldiers & Sailors Park, 14 Park Ave. E, Princeton, 61356, United States

Utica Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt

 The family-friendly event features egg hunts for various age groups, ranging from toddlers to 6th graders.Age Groups:*Toddler*Pre-School*Kindergarten*1st*2nd & 3rd*4th, 5th, & 6th. 

Carey Memorial Park, 315 W. Church St., Utica, IL, 61373, United States

Kids Spring Break Art Camp - Opening Exhibition

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see ......More

Each day of the week will be a different class, take one or all of them! Morning Session will be from 9am until 11am. On Saturday we will put the art made from all of the classes on display in the gallery and hold an opening reception from 3pm-4pm so the public can see what we made all week! Ages 5-12. Monday, March 30 Painting Adventure $25 Tuesday, March 31 Discovering Clay $25 Wednesday, April 1 Sculpture Fun $25 Thursday, April 2 Exploring Collage $25 Friday, April 3 Textile Art Techniques $25. Saturday, April 4, Opening Exhibition Free to the public 3-4PM!   

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, 61350, United States