Kids and their grown-ups can practice chopping, mixing and more while creating a delicious treat to enjoy together. Please register each participant in the family.
Explore your creative side by using air dry clay. After 24 hours, you will have a masterpiece. Ages 5-11.
Join Geoff Williamson of Third Coast Birding for a bird walk around North Pond. These walks start at 7:00am and last about two hours. If you can't stay for the...
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...
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 information on more...
A special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am. Ages 3–6 w/adult.
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.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for...
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free, drop-in activities featuring storytime sessions, music and movement circles, science experiments...
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free Tiny Twistars Preschool Popup! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Share Food Share Love Food Pantry • Themed Obstacle Courses • Games • "Gold" Coin Hunt • Rainbow/Cloud...
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.
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about the amazing achievements of some of the world's most inspiring female architects! Then, use your creativity to recreate their iconic structures or design...
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...
Join us for this after school dance party! Move and groove to Latin American, hip-hop, and pop music. Please note: gym shoes are required for this event. Walk-ins and new...
Join us for a movement program designed for children with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities. Wanda Lee Farnell, Autism Movement Therapy Certified Provider, leads this program supporting problem-solving, speech,...
Craving a sweet popcorn, or possibly a salty treat? Look no further than this program to create your own delicious popcorn treat! Drop-In.
Stop by and work together to assemble a variety of puzzles, from three pieces all the way to 300 pieces! Best for ages 3 and older with their families.
Recommended for ages 7+. Registration is required. Celebrate the world of Pokémon by trying activities inspired by the games and anime! Bring a device to participate in an optional Pokémon...
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...
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