Lilac Time
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, LombardFriday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses....
Free
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La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La GrangeOur award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections,...
Free
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., ChicagoWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
Donations appreciated
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., ChicagoWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
Donations appreciated
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, GlencoeADVANCE 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...
Free
Crafty Kids
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineStop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.
Free
Little Builders
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon HillsDrop in for some block play! We'll have a variety of blocks such as Mega Bloks, jumbo blocks and more available for your little ones to build with.
Free
Stay and Play
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North RiversidePlay and socialize with your baby or toddler. Toys and games provided by us! Ages 5 and under with an adult. No registration required.
Free
Cuentos en Español
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookAcompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.
Free
Cicada Program
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkWonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in May...
Included in general admission
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, ChicagoDuSable 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....
Free
Reptile Rodeo
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North RiversideAli’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult.
Free
Adventurers’ Club
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleLearn to play storytelling and role-playing games. Game masters guide participants in adventures like rescuing dragon eggs, being creatures of myth and legend, or discovering what stuffed animals are up...
Free
TLC with Mrs. C
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookJoin Mrs. C for an evening of fun, play and discovery. Learn about our amazing events and all the cool things the library has to offer! Enjoy a treat to...
Free
Table Top Thursday
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, MaywoodLove playing board games? Come play them! Multiple table top games available / ¿Te encanta jugar juegos de mesa? ¡Ven a jugarlos! Múltiples juegos de mesa disponibles.
Free
Stories and Songs at the Compost Café
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des PlainesFamilies with children of all ages! Join us for a screening of the live program Stories & Songs at the Compost Café! In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)...
Free
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