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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 creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18 For information on more events like this,...
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
Spark your child's imagination with stories, songs and other fun activities. After storytime, learn more about our Bookmobile as you browse through our collection.
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds! Please note: There are no PlayLab PlayDates on Wednesday, Nov 27, Wednesday, Dec 18, and Wednesday Dec 25. The Crown Family PlayLab offers families with 2-6 year olds a weekly PlayLab PlayDate on Wednesdays in 2024. PlayLab PlayDates are free,...
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Stop by the Desk and pick up a fun STEAM craft to make at home. Ages 5 and up. While supplies last. Drop in.
Join us Wednesday, November 20th for some fantasticallly fall themed fun! Ages 3-5! 12:00-12:30, Cost $20 fun obstacle course pin the leaf on the tree leafy parachute fun create a thankful thought leaf for our Gemini community created gratitude tree in the lobby! Call us at 708-352-2977 to sign up and we will take care...
Join Miss Rose for some fun stories, songs, and rhymes! Ages 3.5-6. Limit 12. Registration required.
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...
Pokémon fans unite! We will play games and complete crafts, all with a Pokémon theme. For grades K - 4. Registration required.
Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...
The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...
Get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a paleontological dig by exploring museum-quality fossil specimens from species like Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex! Come 15 minutes before the program and get to meet Ranger!
Celebrate all things musical theatre with trivia, activities, and more! Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week. For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Don’t miss Marmion Academy’s Open House on November 20th at 6:30pm! This Open House will focus on Marmion’s Brotherhood, Spirituality, Academics and Leadership and will be approximately two hours in length. There will be time to speak with teachers, moderators, and current students about Marmion's programs and activities before and after the Open House. All...
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