Events Calendar
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11,...
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsโ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024โ25 Illinois resident...
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysโevery Thursday the museum is openโfor Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
Family Engineering: DIY Rubberband Cars
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBrainstorm, design, build, test, and rebuild structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for ages 4-11 with an adult. In...
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsโ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024โ25 Illinois resident...
Music Exploration: HBCU Drumlines
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore the music and culture of drumlines at HBCUs. Practice playing simple drum cadences and then create your own drum and sticks to use at home. (For grades Kโ5 Bolingbrook...
Winter Birds – Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesFree Nature Discovery Days Feb. 15 & 17 Free family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required...
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