I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow SpringsIgnite your childβs sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Free
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Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandLearn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Dec 11: Hibernation Jan 8: Snowflakes Feb 12: Animal Tracks
Free
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak BrookWednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Stories at the Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. CharlesChildren are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with...
Free
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, EMTβs....
Free
Afternoon Movie Showing
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgEnjoy an afternoon movie with us. We'll release the title approximately two weeks before the showing.
Free
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoThe 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...
Free
Wednesday Fun Night
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington HeightsCome 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...
Free
Family Craft Night
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraBring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4 + with a caregiver.
Free
Bilingual Storytime en Espanol: Salta para Cuentos
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingStorytime in both Spanish and English including stories, music and activities. TR Un cuento muy especial en espaΓ±ol e inglΓ©s que incluye historias, mΓΊsica y actividades. TR Join Miss Stephanie...
Free
Polish Storytime: New Year Birthday Party!
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect HeightsJoin us to celebrate all 2025 birthdays! Children and parents can enjoy Polish stories, songs, games and crafts. Find your birthday on our big calendar! DoΕΔ cz do nas i ΕwiΔtuj...
Free
Songs and Stories
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontJoin us for a special musical series at the Library! Every month through April, we will feature musicians playing instruments and songs of their choosing. Following each performance, the musicians...
Free
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