Sensory-Friendly Morning
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Nature Museum for a sensory-friendly morning designed for guests with disabilities.
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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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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 Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPreschool nature programming. Tickets distributed in advance for participation.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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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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Spanish Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesListen to bilingual stories, songs, games and more.
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PlayLab PlayDate
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Crown Family PlayLab for special activities geared towards 2-6 year olds.
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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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Developmental Playgroup
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesExplore an inclusive storytime session at the library.
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Craft for a Cause: Valentine’s Cards
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesCreate cards for children at Lurie's Children's Hospital.
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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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Drop-in Shrinky Dinks
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesGet creative with library staff and bring your own home.
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Art After Dark
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings for a free, drop-in program for kids and families.
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Escape Room: Magical Land of Oz – FULL
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for an escape room session.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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After School LEGO Club
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesHead to the library for weekly building sessions.
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Local Author Reading: Dr. Nicole Julia
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesJoin local author Dr. Nicole Julia for a special storytime.
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Crafty Afternoons
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this crafting session.
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Pajamas and Popcorn Storytime
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCome in pajamas, stay for the popcorn.
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Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood storytime. Register in advance.
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Wednesday Fun Night
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCome play with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
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Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Wholey Granoly 714 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit Wholey Granoly for a special storytime with the Fountaindale Public Library.
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Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesFrom January 15–26, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off on an out-of-this-world adventure.
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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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Korean Language Storytime
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesEnjoy songs, crafts and stories in Korean.
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A Special Storytime with our Geneva Firefighters
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesVisit the library for meet-and-greet storytime.
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Sports Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesHave a ball at the library.
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PlayLab PlayDate
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Crown Family PlayLab for special activities geared towards 2-6 year olds.
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Poetry Pop-up
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin weekly pop-up events at the museum with a chance to create your own poem with the poet in residence.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesJoin storytime for stories, songs and fun in both Spanish and English.
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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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Homeschool Award-Winning Book Club
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesHomeschool programming featuring award winning books.
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Crochet for Kids
Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United StatesLearn to crochet with library staff. Register in advance.
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Kindness Club
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library to spread kindness.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this indoor climbing experience.
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Escape Room: Magical Land of Oz – FULL
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for an escape room session.
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LEGO Free Build
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesHave fun building with LEGOS at the library.
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Local Lemont Author Reading: Joyti Chand
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesMeet local author and influencer Jyoti Chand and explore her inspiring graphic novel.
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Wings of Fire Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesJoin the games and crafts at the library.
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Snow Day Celebration
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate the winter season with special programming.
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Smash Bros. Tourney
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesHead to the library for a friendly tournament.
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