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Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free
Event Series Victorian Valentines

Victorian Valentines

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, afternoon workshop. Free event, suggested donation of $3/participant.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and...

Free

Victorian Valentine’s Workshop

Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Love is in the air! Visit the museum to create a Valentine just in time for the holiday. All materials will be provided. At 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., learn about the origin of Valentine’s cards and the popular Vinegar Valentine’s, the not so sweet sister to traditional cards. All ages welcome.   For information...

$4

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

Studio 60056: Lunar New Year Edition

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies then you create your own masterpiece. In this session, we'll make something special to celebrate Lunar New Year. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last. For ages 3 and older with an adult. No registration necessary.

Free

Valentine’s Day Card Decorating Party

Bensenville Community Public Library 200 S Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Stop by the library and create a Valentine’s Day card for a special someone in your life! We’ve got all the supplies covered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Making Valentine’s Special for Kids: Kits to Go, Daddy-Daughter Dances, and More.

Free

Family Card Crafting

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Drop in to create a card for someone special using a variety of craft supplies.

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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