Fine-feathered day

Bird enthusiasts are invited to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center at 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Go on a naturalist-led bird walk for adults, see a bird-banding demonstration and take a family bird walk. Bring your binoculars. Free; no registration is required. Visit dupageforest.org for a schedule of events. (630) 942-6200. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13

Fire Safety Expo

Learn about the importance of fire safety and take part in a variety of activities like a kids’ combat challenge during Lake County’s Fire Safety Expo in parking lot E at Gurnee Mills mall, at I-94 and Grand Avenue, Gurnee. Plus, don’t miss the kids’ fire pole, a teddy bear clinic, blood pressure checks, a fire safety smoke house and sprinkler trailer, a Lake County Dive Team exhibit, viewings of the Grayslake Fire Department’s fire safety trailer, fire truck rides and more. Free. (847) 263-7500 or gurneemills.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13

Des Plaines Chautauqua Art Festival

Check out all that the annual indoor and outdoor Des Plaines Chautauqua Art Festival has to offer — a juried gallery exhibition, live entertainment, arts and crafts for kids, food and more — at the Historic Methodist Campground, 1900 E. Algonquin Road. See a variety of art mediums including sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, oils, watercolors, printmaking, ceramics and more. Hosted by the Des Plaines Art Guild, the Park Ridge Art League and Shift2Green. Free. dpag.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

See a screening of the 1962 Academy Award-winning film “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois

Road, Lake Forest. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Harper Lee novel of the same name, Gregory Peck won a Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of the character Atticus Finch. The screening is part of the film series at Gorton. Admission is $5. (847) 234-6060 or gortoncenter.org. 7 p.m. Friday, May 12

Music at the Coffee House

The Pinkos — Sammy Byerly and Caleb Erickson — perform a mix of old and new roots music at the Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $10. (630) 969-9720 or twowaystreet.org. 8:15 p.m. Friday, May 12

All aboard!

In honor of Mother’s Day, mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers — all moms — get to ride the trolleys free (with a paid child’s fare) at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. Trolley fares are $4 adults; $3 seniors; $2 kids 3-11; and free for kids younger than 3. foxtrolley.org.11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 14

‘Mamma Mia!’

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special screening of the 2008 musical/romantic comedy film “Mamma Mia!” with emcee, writer, musician and game show host Dick O’Day at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. This rated PG-13 film stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried and Colin Firth, and features the music of ABBA. Audience members are invited to dress in 1970s fashions for a chance to win prizes. Guests can also follow the audience-participation guide while they watch the film. Special Mother’s Day mimosas will be served in the Music Box Lounge. $9-$12. (773) 871-6604 or musicboxtheatre.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14

Mother’s Day Skate

Take mom for a spin on the ice at the Mother’s Day Skate at the Triphahn Center Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Mothers can get a free photo taken with their families. Admission is $6-$9. Free for moms when accompanied by a paid child. Skate rental is $5. (847) 885-7500 or heparks.org. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14