Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Enjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
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Homeschool Hangout
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library to learn and meet other homeschool families.
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Coding Club
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesLearn to code with computer games and activities.
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Animals Around the World
Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesMeet and greet animals at the library.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Sensory-Friendly Hour
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesVisit the library early for sensory-friendly play sessions.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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One Book, One Community Kickoff
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesKick off this community celebration with snacks, giveaways and more.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Homeschool Hangout
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesConnect with other homeschool families at the library.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet the animals at Crabtree Nature Center.
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Hygge on the Bookmobile
Boughton Ridge Golf Course 335 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesStop by the bookmobile for books and giveaways.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPreschool nature programming. Tickets distributed in advance for participation.
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Winter In-Between with Brookfield Zoo Chicago
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a learning session with Brookfield Zoo staff.
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LEGO Builders Club
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesBuild challenges with the Prospect Heights Public Library.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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Mindfulness for Kids
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesRelax along with mindfulness activities.
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WonderKids: Winter Animals
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesJoin the fun at this preschool programming. Themes change monthly.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
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Founders Day Celebration
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the celebration by meeting museum scientists and collections staff, and explore the exhibits with a special interactive scavenger hunt.
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Rubber Ducky Day
Target (Bolingbrook) 1188 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesEnjoy extra fun on the bookmobile.
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The Penguin Parade Storytime & Craft
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the library to meet a local author and illustrator.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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ZAP! Storytime with Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesMeet with Brookfield Zoo staff and enjoy a special storytime.
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Legopalooza
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesPlay with LEGOs at the Berwyn Public Library.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Swedish American Museum Free Days
Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the museum on the second Tuesday of the month for free admission.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Homeschool Explorers
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesRegistration is requried for this special programming created for homeschool families.
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Hygge on the Bookmobile
Boughton Ridge Golf Course 335 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesStop by the bookmobile for books and giveaways.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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A Night to READmember
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesEnjoy your book, decorate a recipe card, and relax with music.
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Koffee with Kara
Pottawatomie Community Center 8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL, United StatesJoin other parents to talk about parenting topics related to new parenthood.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
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Hobby Club
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesGet creative at the library. Register in advance.
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Sunshine Squad: Tomorrow’s Leaders
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesRegister in advance for an inspirational session at the library.
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Homeschool Hangout
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesConnect with local homeschool families.
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Preschool Open House
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesVisit preschool classrooms to learn more about program offerings.
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Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesFree vision screening for all children up to 16 years old.
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