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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Enviro-Friendly and Artsy Ideas this Weekend

There's plenty to do this weekend.

Annual Earth Day Trail Cleanup

Where/When: 9 a.m., , 525 Western Ave, Wheaton

Why go: To volunteer for the in the Wheaton section of the Prairie Path.

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Pricing: Free

Complimentary Golf Clinics and Demos

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Where/When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arrowhead Golf Club, 26w151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton

Why go: Receive free advice on your (or your child's) golf swing in weekly throughout April.

Pricing: Free

Party for the Planet at Cosley Zoo

Where/When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 30 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 Gary Avenue, Wheaton

Why go: It's a —for the Earth Day cake, of course. And to see the animals, and learn how to be more earth-conscious in everyday tasks.

Pricing: Free

Studio Drop-In: Simple Materials, Big Art 

Where/When: 1-3 p.m. everyday until Sunday, May 1

Why go: Get creative with simple items such as newspapers and CD's.

Pricing: Free

Rally Around the Flag

Where/When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 30 at , 103 Wesley Street, Wheaton

Why go: Your child might be learning about the Civil War in their 5th, 8th and 11th grade social studies classes. To go to see Civil War re-enactors of the 8th Illinois Cavalry speak on the Cavalry Guidon, which is the flag carried to battle. If your kids aren't interested, but you're dying to go, send them downstairs for.

Pricing: Free


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