Family Camp Out - Wild Safari Jun 17, 5pm, Camp out at the zoo. Food and activities provided. Reservations required. $18, $12 child. 753-6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-753-6217.
Northside Children’s Library Book Fair Jun 12, 1-5pm, Face painting, arts and crafts, balloon animals and musical entertainment for all ages in support of new library. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.
Paint the Park Jun 18, 10am-12pm, Bring the family in their painting clothes and get creative. Supplies provided. 753-0700. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217- 544-1751.
Super Saturdays at the Museum Jun 11, 10am-4pm, “Backyard Wildlife for ages 4-8.” Search for wildlife, make animal crafts, learn about IL wildlife, listen to storyteller. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 782-6044.
Science
Girl Tech 2010 Jun 16-17, 8:30am-5pm, Hands-on activities for 7-9 grade girls include programming, robotics, movie making and much more. $30. http://csc.uis.edu/girltech/. University of Illinois at Springfield.
Nature 2011 Garden Walk Jun 11, 9am, Walk through eight beautiful gardens. Strawberry Social at Christian County Historical Society, one stop. In partnership with U of I extension center’s Master Gardeners. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
A Symphony of Country Gardens Jun 18, 11am-4pm, Refreshments provided at award-winning gardens of Bank of Springfield on Wabash and Koke Mill Road. $18. ilsymphony.org/support-us/garden-tour. Various locations.
Barnyard Bash Jun 18, 11am-3pm, Baby goat bottle races, farm animal encounters, and horseshoe games! Zoo admission. 421- 7435. Scovill Zoo, 71 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, 217-421-7435.
Illinois Herb Association SummerFest Jun 11, 9am-3pm, 8:30 registra tion, Luncheon with vendors, speakers and more. $30. Preregistration encouraged at ilherb.org. Questions, [email protected]. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753-6228.
Secret Gardens of Menard County Tour Jun 18, 9am-3pm, Self-guided tour of nine hidden gardens with lunch at Plaid Rooster Cafe. Rain or shine. $20, $15 in advance. Tickets at various locations or call, 632-7928. Various locations.
World Ocean Day Jun 11, 10am-6pm, Learn the importance of our oceans. Regular zoo admission. 753- 6217. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Lectures & Meetings
Dana-Thomas House Foundation Program Jun 12, 2pm, Ralls Melotte of Melotte-Morse-Leonatti-Parker Architects discusses restoration of Dana-Thomas House stained glass. 788-9452. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 217-558-8844.
Haunted American Midwest Conference Jun 10-11, 5pm Fri and 8am Sat, Lectures and presentations on hauntings, haunted tours, ghost hunts, after-hours events and more. americanspookshows.com/midwest. Illinois College, McGaw Fine Arts Building, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 1-888-446-7859.