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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creaturesโ€” all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, youโ€™ll need more...

Free
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Kids Club: Play Dates

Kids Club: Play Dates

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside

Kids Club Members will receive exclusive email invitations to Kids Club events and are welcome to join monthly 1-hour Playdates. Doors open at 9:45am. The closest entrance to the Kids Play Area is Entrance #5, parking deck.

Free

Homeschool Hangout

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

Free

Circusville at Chicago Children’s Museum

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Come one, come all! Step right up and join the circusโ€ฆ This circ-tacular experience introduces littles to life under the big top for over-the-top play! They can choose to be the star of the show, take on the role of ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor and more. In Circusville, every role lets littles express...

Event Series Week of the Young Child

Week of the Young Child

Various Locations IL

Schedule of Events Monday, April 15 Bolingrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) 5:30 pm Childrenโ€™s Entertainment Show โ€“ Gym Tuesday, April 16 Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive) 12:30-1:15 pm Ninjas (Ages 3-5 years) 1:30-2:15 pm Gymnastics (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00-3:00 pm Outdoor Art (Ages 2-5 years w/Adult) โ€“ Central Park Pavillion 3:30-4:30...

Free
Event Series Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Use design thinking to solve different building and engineering challenges. Staff will be available to discuss homeschool services. For grades k-8.

Free
Event Series Polish Storytime

Polish Storytime

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Visit the library monthly and enjoy a variety of stories presented in Polish followed by a craft! Registration is required.

Free

Let’s Draw: Pigeon, Piggie, Gerald and Friends

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Want Pigeon to drive the bus? Now he can! Drop in and learn how to draw your favorite Mo Willems characters! (All Ages)

Free
Event Series Weekday Intermission

Weekday Intermission

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Take a break from your busy week and unwind at the library! Each Wednesday there will be a different activity like building, crafts, and games.

Free
Event Series BINGO Night

BINGO Night

Bartlett Community Center 700 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Enjoy a fun night out of the house and an affordable, fun, family night of bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winners must be 18 years or older to claim prizes. Prizes include various items, passes, and gift cards. $1 cash per card per game. We will be playing approximately five games. Please...

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