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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...
Drop by the fire station for this Fire Prevention Week Open House. Kids' activities Food Prizes Fire safety demonstrations For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.
Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysβevery Thursday the museum is openβfor Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Brainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. For over 500 years, Incans have been building and rebuilding the Qβeswachaka suspension bridge that crosses a deep river gorge using woven mountain grasses. This bridge is...
Did you know Franklin Park was named Bee City, USA? See real bees up close! Hear from the Village of Franklin Parkβs own beekeeper, Monika Suryovich, on the importance of bees in the community, and then enjoy a story and craft. This program is in partnership with the Village of Franklin Parkβs Tree Preservation Board.
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