Can’t Miss Event:
All the Earth Day Celebrations throughout the Chicago Southland on Saturday and Sunday!
Friday, April 25th
Halfway To Halloween
The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
Here’s your chance to see a movie on the big screen! Can you guess the movie? It may take you 101 chances to guess the family friendly classic about love and puppies. Costumes are optional but bring your trick-or-treat bag to get some goodies. Admission is $1 and includes a bag of popcorn provided by SBI Mokena. Children ages 2 and under are free.
7-9PM
Spring Fling Daddy Daughter Date Night
Oak View Center, 4625 West 110th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
Dads and daughters will enjoy music, princess crafts, games with friends, and a build your own ice cream sundae bar!
6:30-8:30PM
Saturday, April 26th
Annual Earth Day Parks & Preserves Cleanup
Whistler Woods, 480 Acme Drive, Riverdale, IL
800-870-3666
Help clean up the preserves in the morning and then celebrate with fun activities, recycling, hikes and more. Register at earthdaychicago.com. In partnership with Friends of the Parks.
Earth Day At The Oaks
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL
708-481-2330
11AM-2PM
Dee Alexander In Concert
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Chicago’s Best Singer (2009 Chicago Magazine) Dee Alexander celebrates the music of Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Nina Simone, and Dinah Washington, highlighting her versatility as a jazz, gospel, soul and world music vocalist.
8PM
Earth Day 2014
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, 109th & Laramie, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-2200
Bring the family out to learn about sustainable practices and proper recycling! Free shows, giveaways, raffles, demos, kids activities and more.
10AM-2PM
Earth Day Celebration
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Bring the whole family to Lake Katherine for a day of nature-themed activities, crafts, and educational displays. Free admittance.
10AM-2PM
Morning Bird Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
708-839-6897
Spring migrants are in the air and an early morning walk is the best way to see them. Dress for the weather. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
7-8:30AM
Earth Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Join us for a day set aside as a reminder to be good stewards of our planet every day. Activities include hikes, puppet shows, a craft and Earth Day Jeopardy!
10AM-3PM
Sunday, April 27th
Party For The Planet
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog which are medium-size dogs that live on the savannah and in the open woodlands of central and southern Africa.
Sports Collectible Show
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-423-1758
Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More
9AM-2PM
Bird Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL
630-257-2045
Join a naturalist to observe wild birds. Learn to identify birds by field marks, behavior, calls and habitat. Binoculars available for loan.
7:30AM
Ringing The Dinner Bell
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
708-839-6897
Pizza is NOT on this menu! Learn about what we feed our exhibit animals to keep them healthy as we watch them eat. A different animal will be featured for each date
2-2:30PM
Jerry Rossen Public Auction
Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-997-0245
6PM
Free Recycling Event
Brookfield Zoo, North Parking Lot, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Free electronic and bicycle recycling! Celebrate Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo by recycling your old unwanted electronics and bicycles for FREE and then enjoy our Party for the Planet.* Plus, receive free parking in the North Parking lot if you bring an approved item to recycle that day.
12-6PM
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