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Discover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play...
Enjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.
We're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families....
Drop in every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a FREE train story, train table play-time and train coloring sheets. Perfect for little ones and home-schoolers! Groups of...
You're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Set your Thanksgiving table with a few special, festive touches! We will be making a fun felt pumpkin pie table runner and kraft paper silverware bag with autumn leaf place...
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
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...
Free Admission and open to public. Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win one of 41 fully decorated Christmas trees. For information on more events like this, check...
This dino-themed tea event is sure to be a roar! Enjoy a story, activity and light refreshments! Kids are encouraged to dress up in tea party attire, dinosaur costumes, or...
We're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families....
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us in this special storytime!
Celebrate the premiere of the Wicked film by participating in games and activities all about the beloved musical.
Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, join us as we make turkey themed crafts to celebrate!
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas. Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition that’s totally...
Become a paleontologist as you dig up and assemble a T-Rex, just like Sue at The Field Museum!
Oh no! The floor is lava in the Saeli Community Room (Large Meeting Room). Can you escape unscathed from the lava and DINOSAURS?! Find out on Tuesday, November 26th at...
Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer...
Bring your own Pokemon cards, battle at our Pokemon Go gym, or bring your Nintendo DS to play with other trainers! No registration required. Ages 7 and older.
Dress in comfy clothes, bring a comfy pillow or blanket, and join us for a movie! We'll have some snacks available and you're welcome to bring your own. Our sensory...
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