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The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...
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...
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...
Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these upcoming 2024 dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24,...
Activities may include a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play.
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.
Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays:...
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....
The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue. ...
Join Ms. Amanda to create some Lilo & Stitch-themed spa and skincare items. Please register children only, not adults.
Kids are invited for this open LEGO play session designed to let their imaginations lead the way. LEGOs and challenges will be provided. 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...
Local farmers market with a variety of stands. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, and audio books encouraged.
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...
Show appreciation for grandparents by making a special craft inspired by the book "A Maleta Full of Treasures." (Grades K–5 with an adult) Hurra para los Abuelos (Sin registro previo)...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the origins of piñatas, decorating your very own piñata, and enjoying candy. Materials will be supplied, just bring your creativity! Registration opens on...
Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling...
The new Percy Jackson book is coming out soon! Join us for some series related activities and games to celebrate! No registration required.
Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story...
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...
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4 + with a caregiver.
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