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Indoor Snowball Fight

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for a paper snowball fight. Stop by to create your "snowballs" and then let the battle begin. No registration required.

Event Series Family STEM2gether

Family STEM2gether

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Adults are invited to join in the fun during this twist on our typical STEM2gether program! Children in grades 1-4 can bring along their favorite grown-up to explore STEM activities and create STEM projects with the help of our teen volunteers. Limit 24 child/caregiver pairs. Those arriving more than 10 minutes late cannot be guaranteed...

Free
Event Series Family Game Night

Family Game Night

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we've got something everyone will enjoy! Games vary from session to session. Caregiver participation is required. Limit 50 participants. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Included in general admission

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

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

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

STEAM: Snowstorm in a Jar – FULL

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Learn how to make a snowstorm in a jar with this hands-on science experiment. You’ll be able to create snow while staying warm indoors!

Free

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