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Event Series Family Day

Family Day

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

March 16: Discover the art of interior design inspired by the works found in A Love Supreme. Then, explore sculpture as personal expression and design and construct a domestic interior that tells a unique story about you. April 6: Give music new life by creating a colorful weaving on reclaimed CDs! Explore the tactile works...

Included in general admission

Mixed Media in March Workshop

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us Saturdays in March for a free Women’s History Month Workshop hosted by the Women’s Live Artist Studio. The Women’s LIVE Artist Studio is a community of Chicago-based, predominately African American, female artists who create, display, and sell their art year-round from Navy Pier’s Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, near Chicago Children’s Museum. Members...

Free

Service Saturday for Teens: Birdhouses

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Love birds and/or crafting? Come make a birdhouse to help support local birds and brighten up our community! All materials will be provided, and volunteer credit is available. Grades 6 - 12.

Free
Event Series St. Patrick’s Day Party

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Various Locations IL, United States

We'll celebrate St. Patrick's Day by completing fun activities and enjoying a green snack. Ages 3-11.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Celebrate Spring Fest

Cummings Square 536 N. Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and playing with natural materials, and other kid-friendly activities.

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

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