Upcoming Events

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

Aprende a usar tinta con alcohol para hacer estos hermosos platos de joyería de cerámica con temática floral. / Use alcohol ink to make beautiful ceramic floral-themed jewelry dishes.

Learn to use the most popular spreadsheet program in the world. Find your way around worksheets, enter and edit data, and more. Computer experience is required but no prior Excel experience is needed.

Taste and learn about traditional cheese styles, milk types, and basic flavor profiles as Meredith Meder, Certified Cheese Professional, assembles a harmonious cheese platter. It’s a grate way to explore the world of cheese!

Join impersonator Kevin Wood for an engaging look at Abraham Lincoln’s use of storytelling. With humor and insight, Lincoln often shared tales to entertain, teach lessons, and relieve tension—especially during the Civil War.

Discover the sustainable world of permaculture with native gardener Thomas Skibbie III.

If you’ve just dipped your toes into the popular spreadsheet program, this will help you advance. Topics include: sorting and filtering data; creating simple calculations; and more.

Think before you spray; not all insects are pests! Join naturalist and educator John Cebula to explore the vital roles insects play in gardens, from pollination to helping maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Show off your serious puzzle skills by competing in this timed competition that includes four difference types of puzzles. Prizes will be awarded to the best cumulative time. 

¡Acompáñanos! Disfruta un rato agradable, haciendo un  jardín de hadas una esfera. / Join us and have fun making a fairy garden in a glass.

From the Windy City to the Second City and even Mud City, Chicago boasts a variety of colorful nicknames.