# Tween Turkey Parachute Flight Lab — Arlington Heights Memorial Library

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 North Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
- Ages: 4th Grade to 6th Grade
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Arlington Heights Memorial Library
- Official page: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/228802
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Kids in grades 4-6 design, build and test a parachute to help a tiny turkey escape Thanksgiving dinner using the library's flight lab tube. Register the child only; an adult is not required.

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