Swedish American Museum Free Days
Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the museum on the second Tuesday of the month for free admission.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission fees, but parking fees still apply.
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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesAdmission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
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Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisit the Volo Museum where kids 12 receive free admission with a paying adult.
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DIY Ornaments
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesMake your own ornaments at the library.
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Golden December at Volo Museum
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisitors ages 55 and older will receive a FREE Platinum Pass upgrade.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Sensory Playtime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy sensory experiences at the library.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United StatesHead to the mall for a photo session with your favorite four-legged friends. Register online in advance.
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Play and Learn
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual programming.
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Homeschool Explorers
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesRegistration is requried for this special programming created for homeschool families.
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Inclusive Storytime
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a sensory-sensitive storytime.
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C.I.T.Y. of Support Playgroup
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesJoin this inclusive play group.
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Santa Library Visit
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United StatesMeet Santa and take a photo. Registration is required.
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Pet Photos with Santa
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesReservations are encouraged.
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Crafts with Santa
Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Road, Deer Park, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this free crafting session with Santa.
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Video Game Club
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesCome to the library for Minecraft, Super Smash Bros, and more.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings through December 16, 2025.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesday evenings.
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Holiday Tree Lighting
Waiola Park 47th and S Waiola Ave, LaGrange, IL, United StatesEnjoy hot cocoa and cookies with live entertainment.
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Sensory Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the library for sensory-friendly programming.
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Reader’s Theater Presents
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesAct out the fun and perform it at the end of each session.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesEnjoy this outdoor storytime and activities.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Wee Wonders: Insects
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesExplore nature topics in this preschool programming.
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Playgroup for Language Development
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesA playgroup and storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years, led by a licensed speech therapist.
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesMuseum is free on Wednesdays.
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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesAdmission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
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Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisit the Volo Museum where kids 12 receive free admission with a paying adult.
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Golden December at Volo Museum
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisitors ages 55 and older will receive a FREE Platinum Pass upgrade.
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Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for a special storytime.
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Sing, Sign and Play
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United StatesEach month of baby sign language highlights a new theme.
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Marvelous Miércoles
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual storytime.
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Disney Birthday Bash
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesCelebrate Walt Disney at this special programming.
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DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Pokemon Meet Up
Riverside Public Library 1 Burling Rd, Riverside, IL, United StatesEnjoy all things Pokemon at the library.
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Animal Explorations
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesVisit the library to learn about new animals each month.
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Pokemon Pals
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesMeet up with new friends to learn about Pokemon.
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Pokémon Club
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesJoin the Pokémon Club at the library.
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Gargantuan Games
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynHave fun playing larger-than-life games.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on Wednesday nights. Admission is free for Illinois residents.
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Nativity Reading w/ First Nazarene Church
First Nazarene Church (Lemont) 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, IL, United StatesVisit the bookstore for a Christmas storytime.
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Drop-in Family Games
Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesHave fun at the library.
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Winter Bingo
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesRegister for one session.
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Winter Wonder Lights Celebration Kickoff
Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of the holiday season at this festive event with hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and more.
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Pokémon Trading Card Night
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesTrade cards with other Pokémon fans.
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Ukrainian Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilinigual storytime.
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