Tag: Garden

Nature Paint – Sensational Saturday

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL, United States

Use the colors in your garden to create paint pigment then take home your masterpiece. Cost: Members are free, ages 2 and under are free, ages 3-4 are $2, adults Continue Reading

$2 – $8

Storytime with Rockford Public Library

Rockford Art Museum 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States

Come listen to Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn and do an art activity. Kids will paint a pot and be sent home with seeds to start their own Continue Reading

Free

Bat Nights in the Garden

Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Listen to the sounds of bats as you walk through the garden. Register here.

$12

Garden Explorers – What’s in the Sky

Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Listen to someone from the Rockford Rivets read a story and explore the garden. This event is geared towards kids ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.

Free

Garden Explorers – Sock Monkey Madness

Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Listen to someone from the Midway Village read a story and explore the garden. This event is geared towards kids ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.

Free

Garden Explorers – Let’s Move

Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Listen to Daniel Jarrett from West Rock Wake Park read a story and do an activity. It’s also donation day at the gardens all day.

Free

What’s Growing in Rabbit’s Garden

Nature At the Confluence 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL, United States

Listen to a story under the Big Tree, sample some fresh veggies, and taste some honey. For kids ages 4-7, but siblings are welcome.

Free

Free Walking Garden Tour

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL, United States

Take a tour of the outdoor gardens and learn about plant life and Sinnissippi history, Walking shoes and a bottle of water are recommended. Walk will be 1-1.5 hours long.

Free

Little Seedlings Program at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden 2715 S Main St,, Rockford, IL, United States

Kids can enjoy a story, themed craft, and walk around the garden. This week’s theme is butterflies. Register here. Cost: $9 per child and adult, $3 per additional child

$9

Garden Explorers – Do the Hockey Pokey

Anderson Japanese Gardens 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Listen to a story read by Joey Z. from the Rockford Ice Hogs. This event is for kids 3-5, but siblings are welcome.

Free