Early Childhood

Story Book Walk

September 1-30 | Tuesdays-Sundays | 10:00A-4:00P

Visit Oak Park Conservatory during the month of September and enjoy the Story Book Walk in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden, sponsored by the Girl Scouts!

No registration required.

Bilingual Story Time

1st Wednesday of the month | 10:00-10:30A

Enjoy a bilingual (English and Spanish) story time, plus songs and finger play led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. (Ages 18 mos-5 yrs)

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Story Time

Wednesdays | 10:00-10:30A

Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. (Ages 18 mos-5 yrs)

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Toddler Exploration Time

Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21

Children and their caregivers will be delighted with stories, lessons, and hands-on crafts led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory education volunteers. (Ages 18 mos-5 yrs)

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Discovery Garden Exploration Time

Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

Explore summer in the Discovery Garden! Enjoy hands-on outdoor activities led by our garden docents. Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden every Thursday from 10:00A-12:00P in June, July, and August, weather permitting.

No registration required.

KidsFest

Stay tuned for 2025 dates!

Join us in April to check out bugs through a magnifying class and say hello to live animals! Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our community partners.

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