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Event Series Nature Play For All

Nature Play For All

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Children of all abilities can play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden during this special Nature Play for All weekend event, organized in collaboration with Benedictine University and SEASPAR, the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. Activities include Painting with Nature, Planting a Seed, American...

Included in general admission

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, United States

A jewel in the western suburbs of Chicago! Located in the heart of historic downtown Hinsdale, the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival has been a cherished tradition and is celebrating its 50th year! The show hosts 85-100 artists throughout the shady trees of Burlington Park. With the Burlington Northern rail system nearby, as well as Hinsdale's...

Free
Event Series Nature Play For All

Nature Play For All

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Children of all abilities can play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden during this special Nature Play for All weekend event, organized in collaboration with Benedictine University and SEASPAR, the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. Activities include Painting with Nature, Planting a Seed, American...

Included in general admission

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, United States

A jewel in the western suburbs of Chicago! Located in the heart of historic downtown Hinsdale, the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival has been a cherished tradition and is celebrating its 50th year! The show hosts 85-100 artists throughout the shady trees of Burlington Park. With the Burlington Northern rail system nearby, as well as Hinsdale's...

Free
Event Series Little Orchard Kids Club

Little Orchard Kids Club

Westfield Old Orchard 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL, United States

Stop by the Little Orchard Kids Club this, Summer. Enjoy story time, snack and craft. Every first and third Tuesday June - August located outside (weather permitting) at the kids play area near L.L. Bean. June 4th: Enjoy storytime 10-10:30am and a bubble show 11am - 11:35am June 18th: Enjoy storytime, craft and snack July...

Free

Andertoons Cartooning Workshop

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Learn to draw all sorts of amazing cartoon animals in action! Kangaroo rats jumping! Flic-Flac spiders cartwheeling! Mantis shrimp punching! Flying squirrels knitting! (Just kidding, they fly!) It’s pure zoological zaniness!

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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