The screen-free edit

More outside. More together.

A low-pressure weekly calendar for DuPage families who want to trade “I’m bored” for a little more life beyond the feed.

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Wooded grounds at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve for a screen-free family outing
Fullersburg Woods · Oak Brook
Week of September 1–7

Pick a day. Make it yours.

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Mon01
outside

Park bingo

3:30–5:00 PM Your neighborhood park

Find something yellow, hear a bird, and invent a new game.

Tue02
creative

Library makers hour

4:00–5:00 PM Wheaton Public Library

Build, draw, or make something that does not need a charger.

Wed03
outside

Family trail walk

5:30–6:30 PM Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Let the kids choose every third turn. Bring a snack.

Thu04
move

Sunset yoga

6:00–7:00 PM Cantigny Park

A gentle reset for growing bodies and busy grown-ups.

Fri05
outside

Make-your-own picnic

5:00–7:00 PM Lilacia Park, Lombard

Everyone packs one thing. Phones stay in the car.

Sat06
learn

Nature center morning

9:00–11:00 AM Fullersburg Woods

Look closely, ask one question, and leave room for wonder.

Sun07
outside

Slow Sunday stroll

10:00–11:00 AM Illinois Prairie Path

No destination required. Pick a direction and notice five things.