Enjoy the spring season with new experiences to make your days brighter! From outdoor activities like nature walks and festivals, to exploring new areas and shops, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a round-up of five activities this weekend that we think you will love to kick off the spring season!
Family Fun in Nature
Get a jump start on Earth Day this weekend with some enriching, family-fun activities. Teaching young ones about the natural world around us by giving them opportunities to plant, paint, play, and pretend.
Date: April 20
Time: 12:00 to 3:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington
More Info: fpdcc.com
Exploring & Enhancing Self Care
Engage with more than 40 local providers at the 2nd Annual Wellness Resource Fair. Take advantage of healthy activities including gentle yoga, family Zumba and art therapy. There will also be blood pressure and glucose screenings, along with workshops on bike safety and mental health self-care for parents, caregivers and individuals.
Date: April 20
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: Buehler YMCA, 1400 W. Northwest Hwy, Palatine
More Info: palatine.il.us
A Different Kind of Antique Show
There are hundreds of antique dealers, but you won’t find much furniture, glassware or dishes. Rather, the Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot-Machine & Jukebox Show is as its name implies! It’s a great place to shop for harder-to-find antiques, including neon signs, gumball machines, barber poles, penny arcade machines, carnival memorabilia, and more.
Date: April 20 & 21; Early Bird Preview on April 19
Time: Fri Preview 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat 9:30AM to 5:00PM; Sun 9:30AM to 2:30PM
Cost: $8; 2-Day Pass $12; Early Bird Preview Pass $50
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake
More Info: chicagolandshow.com
Calling All Young Botanists
On weekends, budding young botanists can meet with Nature Educators at the Garfield Park Conservatory for enriching activities that encourage scientific exploration and a deeper understanding of plants. Kids of all ages (and curious adults, too!) can stop by the front desk to learn the location of the Budding Botanists Station.
Date: April 21
Time: 10:30AM to 2:30PM
Cost: Free: Reservations required
Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, Chicago
More Info: garfieldconservatory.org
African American Art
This is the last weekend for this exhibit! The Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition features paintings, drawings, fine art prints, sculpture, mixed-media, ceramics and photography by African American artists from across the country, including emerging youth artists.
Date: Exhibit Closes April 21
Time: 9:30AM to 4:00PM
Cost: $25.95; Children under 11 years old $14.95; Free for Members
Location: Museum of Science + Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
More Info: msichicago.org
Yoga & Cocktails
Join Chicago’s own KOVAL Distillery and The Collective Yoga Co-op for an accessible and energizing class! Founded in 2008, KOVAL was the first distillery to open in the city since the mid-1800’s. Believing in the intersection of yoga, social justice and diversity, The Collective Yoga Co-op centers LGBTQ+ voices and voices of color in their teachers and practice.
Date: April 21
Time: 12:00PM
Cost: $25
Location: Koval Distillery, 4241 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
More Info: shop.koval-distillery.com
Charcuterie in a Wine Glass
Hosted by A Non-Alc Wine Shop, this hands-on workshop includes premium cured meats, artisanal cheeses, nuts, fruits and more so you can create your own stemmed charcuterie in a wine glass. Event includes hors d’oeuvres, a 4-glass tasting flight of non-alcoholic wines, and an elegant wineglass to showcase your charcuterie arrangement.
Date: April 21
Time: 2:00 to 4:00PM
Cost: $65
Location: A Non-Alc Wine Shop, 2048 W. Chicago Ave, Suite A, Chicago
More Info: nonalcwineshop.com
Discover Chicago’s Street Art
Join an engaging guide from Studio W.I.P. for this entertaining, enlightening tour through the West Town neighborhood, home to the B-Line: the newest iteration of the murals and street art that first emerged in Chicago in the 1970’s. Learn about the history, artists and works along this unique outdoor art gallery.
Date: April 20 & April 21
Time: 12:00PM and 2:30PM
Cost: $25
Location: Meeting Point: 506 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
More Info: native312.events
