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Dinovember! Burpee Museum Presents Fossils & Paleontology

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2025-11-24 10:00:00 2025-11-24 11:00:00 America/Chicago Dinovember! Burpee Museum Presents Fossils & Paleontology Discover what Illinois looked like in the past, meet some dinosaurs, and see how paleontologists study creatures that lived millions of years ago. Registration required for every attendee. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Monday, November 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-11-24 10:00:00 2025-11-24 11:00:00 America/Chicago Dinovember! Burpee Museum Presents Fossils & Paleontology Discover what Illinois looked like in the past, meet some dinosaurs, and see how paleontologists study creatures that lived millions of years ago. Registration required for every attendee. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Huntley Area Public Library

Program Room 2, Program Room 3

Discover what Illinois looked like in the past, meet some dinosaurs, and see how paleontologists study creatures that lived millions of years ago. Registration required for every attendee.

Experience Earth’s past by learning from museum educators, handling real fossils, and taking part in activities! Discover what Illinois looked like in the past, meet some of the most famous dinosaurs, and see how paleontologists study creatures that lived millions of years ago. Registration required for every attendee. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Nature |

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