Spring Guide 2026

Events @

1180 N. Randall Rd. | West Dundee Hours: Jan. 2-March 27: 10:00 am-3:00 pm Beginning March 28: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday, March 29 The zoo is open from 9:00 am-5:00 pm, and the Bunny will be visiting between 9:30 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm. Bring your camera! Enjoy a scenic hayride through the park and join in on some fun spring games. Standard zoo admission rates apply. Party for the Planet! • Saturday, April 25

Bunny Day

Kite Fly Join us as we celebrate Flying 4 Kids, a

statewide Kite Fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies and the park district youth license plate. Bring your kites and enjoy a day out in the park, playing and exploring wind and motion.

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Celebrate Earth Day with Randall Oaks Zoo! Join us for a day of nature, discovery and fun as we celebrate our amazing planet! Bring your family and friends to enjoy hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and lots of animal interactions. All Day: Build Your Own Birdfeeder Craft - Get creative and give back to our feathered friends! Make and decorate your very own birdfeeder using eco-friendly materials to take home. Nature Scavenger Hunt - Grab a checklist and set off to explore - can you spot all the treasures Mother Nature has to offer? This interactive hunt is fun for all ages! Play a Recycling Game - Test your eco-smarts in a fast paced recycling challenge! Sort, race and learn how to make everyday choices that help the planet! 11:30 am - Storytime in World of Wonders Gather for an enchanting book reading just for kids! We'll share a nature-themed story that will spark imagination and inspire young environ mentalists. 1:30 pm - Naturalist-led Hike Join our expert naturalist for a guided hike through the Park, where you'll learn how to utilize iNaturalist, to identify native plants, animals and fungus up close! Discover the wonders of our ecosystem and see the environment through a new lens! Mother’s Day • Sunday, May 10

Saturday, May 2 • Randall Oaks Recreation Center • 10:00 am-12:00 pm

FREE

Storywalk® Step out into nature and into a story this spring. A StoryWalk® transforms the pages of a children’s storybook into signs placed sequentially along the walking path at Randall Oaks Park to the Hidden Playground. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. Please share your photos with us by posting them on social media with the hashtag #DTPDStory Walk and tag us.

The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming April 13-May 22 • Randall Oaks Park

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Randall Oaks Zoo celebrates Mother’s Day. Free zoo admission for all Mothers, with the purchase of a child's admission.

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