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Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these upcoming 2024 dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...
Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
The open house is a fun and free event where you can meet your Lombard Firefighters and Paramedics. There will be demonstrations, as well as opportunities to take a closer look at the Fire and EMS vehicles that are used in firefighting and emergency responses. For information on more events like this, check out...
The annual Night at the Firehouse is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. School aged children and their families can meet the firefighters, tour the station and take part in games and activities aimed at teaching fire safety. Fan favorites include the firefighter fashion show and the live fire demonstration to close out...
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