Events Calendar
Daily programming schedules may vary; please check with staff for updates.
11:30AM
Critter Connection
12:00PM
Animal Feeding
2:00PM
First Flight Butterfly Release
Animal Encounter with Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
11:00AM-12:00PM
Meet Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education and their live Birds of Prey!
$15 – $30
Family Program/Event
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1:00PM-4:00PM
A brand new event at the Nature Museum where you get to step into the boots of a scientist and discover more about local nature!
$20 – $30
Family Program/Event
Animal Encounter with The Natural Naturalist
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1:00PM-2:00PM
Come meet animals from all over the world right here in your city!
$15 – $30
Family Program/Event
Animal Encounter with The Natural Naturalist
Saturday, March 28, 2026
11:00AM-12:00PM
Come meet animals from all over the world right here in your city!
$15 – $30
Family Program/Event
Experience nature and science up close with a trip to the Nature Museum.