Events
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Sep 29, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Museum Of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Visit the farmers market for cheese, produce, and baked goods at the MCA Plaza. Admission to the MCA is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays evenings.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville, IL
Families can enjoy sensory play, music and movement, storytimes, art projects, dinosaur digging, play dough, stickers, and train tables.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
MSI offers museum free days for Illinois residents with ID throughout the year, with the most recent dates listed. Dates subject to change, so please check their website before heading…
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Obama Presidential Center, Chicago, IL
The Presidential Center Museum is free to Illinois residents on Tuesdays. Please note: it is encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as the museum is nearly sold out into the…
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Gallagher Way, Chicago, IL
Join this interactive music program with singing, dancing, and bubbles, then stay for a family-friendly movie at 11 am.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL
Visit Sunrise of Buffalo Grove for an intergenerational storytime and activities.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $10/car for Cook County residents, and $12/car for non-Cook County residents.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines, IL
Register in advance for this informational program.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers free admission to various professionals including members of the military, and educators. They are also free admission to Illinois residents on select days throughout…
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, IL
Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Newton Park, Glen Ellyn, IL
Enjoy outdoor storytime with music, games, and stories.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Mount Prospect Public Library South Branch, Mount Prospect, IL
Visit the library for bilingual programming.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Mount Prospect Community Connections Center, Mount Prospect, IL
Sing, play, and enjoy stories at this program for children ages 1-5.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, Lombard, IL
Fresh items with live music and entertainment can be found at the local farmers market in Downtown Lombard.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Dance along to fun at the library.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park, IL
Register in advance for creative fun at the library.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Head to the library for classic cartoons.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Village Green, Lemont, IL
Visit this annual market in the heart of Downtown Lemont.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Melrose Park Public Library, Melrose Park, IL
Create your own hovercraft.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Museum Of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Free admission is always granted to various professionals including members of the military and educators. MCA has a…
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Block 59, Naperville, IL
Designed for kids ages 4–11, this event features games, movement activities, and challenges.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, Brookfield, IL
Create your own Minecraft fun at the library.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL
Enjoy storytime in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
The Shedd Aquarium offers a variety of free admission nights in 2026. The Shedd Aquarium's Discounts and Free Days page is the best resource for finding additional information before you…
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Sep 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zabrocki Plaza, Tinley Park, IL
Come to Oak Park Avenue to see classic cars on Tuesday nights.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery, IL
Head to the library for bilingual fun.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale, IL
Visit the library for a creative art session.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Palatine Library District, Palatine, IL
Pick up tickets in advance for this family-friendly show.
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Sep 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows, IL
Visit the library for one of three sessions.
Free
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