General Events

Village Hall is closed in observance of Christmas Day

Village Hall in observance of New Years Day

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills Join us on select Wednesday mornings throughout the winter for a special outdoor program for your little naturalists. This is a parent/caregiver and tot program for children ages 2–6. Space is limited; free tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 […]

At the beginning of the current school year, students from local area schools were invited to participate in one of two contests: 5th-8th graders were invited to submit essays on the topic “Celebrating A Century: America’s National Parks”. Students who participated will be recognized at all levels of participation, with the winners’ sponsoring schools receiving […]

Friday, Feb. 24 • 7 pm Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills Come out on an almost moonless night to gaze at stars and other celestial bodies. Registration required. Cost: Free. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.  

Prepare for the upcoming nesting season by constructing a birdhouse. Plans and placement suggestions will be included. One birdhouse per family. Ages 10 & up. Registration required and limited / $5 donation per birdhouse. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.

Have fun manipulating oil paint on canvas using traditional and unique implements to create your own masterpiece. Taught by artist Carol Foster. Registration required. For ages 12 & up. Cost: Free. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.

Shaw’s Possibility Place is northeastern Illinois’s leading producer of native arboriculture. He will discuss the ways indigenous creatures use native shrubs for food, shelter and reproduction.