9 pins, 10 pins, 2 balls, obstacles. We’ll travel through time and around the world as we explore various bowling games. Join us for a morning of hands-on, history fun. Saturday Kids is a free hands-on program series for families.
Families are invited to put their hands on the past as members of the Grayslake Historical Society share artifacts from their Traveling Basket.
Snow is fun to play in, but how is it made? Join us as we break out our magnifying glasses and make a Snow Explorer’s kit to take home. Look for Saturday Kids! program on the second Saturday of each month.
Weaving is a special skill used to make blankets, baskets and rugs. Kids will see real artifacts used for weaving and make a woven treasure of their own. Look for a Saturday Kids! program on the second Saturday of each month.
Spring is planting time. Learn about Grayslake’s part in taking crops from farms to the local canning factory to your table. Plant some seeds to add to your own yard or garden. Welcome Spring!
Learn about the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly and make butterfly art while exploring Monarch butterflies – the official state insects of Illinois.
Bring the kids to an old-fashioned birthday party for America and the state of Illinois. We will have cake, old-fashioned games and crafts the kids will enjoy!
We will dig for hidden artifacts and learn how archaeologists work in the field. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside.