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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

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Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

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Event Series Maker Mondays

Maker Mondays

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Show off your DIY skills! We would love to see what you can create. ¡Demuestra tus habilidades artísticas! Nos encantaría ver lo que puedes crear.

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Event Series Lego Free Build

Lego Free Build

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide.

Free
Event Series Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us!  ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! March 18: Blue's big city adventure April 22: Five night's at Freddy's May 20: Sponge on the run

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LEGO Squad

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Ready, Set, BUILD! Join the LEGO Squad! We'll provide the LEGO bricks then you show off your skills. For grades 3-5. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers of older children...

Free
Event Series Drop-In Gaming Days

Drop-In Gaming Days

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Does Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, and desktop video games with others your age in this fun afternoon program. Ages 12 - 18 years old. No registration required.

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