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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
Event Series Feeding Time at Hidden Oaks

Feeding Time at Hidden Oaks

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

REGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...

Free

Winterfest

Horizon Park (Wheeling) 385 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, United States

Join us for a fun-filled winter event at Horizon Park. Activities will include (weather permitting) snow sculpting, penguin egg-hunt, ice skating, a dog sled demo team, and more!

Free

Pinewood Derby Workshop

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Get ready to race! Learn all the secrets of winning a Pinewood Derby from a derby expert with over 60 years of experience. In this session, you will learn the physics of the Pinewood Derby and all the aspects of making a fast car. Topics discussed are gravity, friction, potential, and kinetic energy and how...

Free

National Playdate Day

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

This program is a great opportunity for children to play with each other in a safe environment. Caregivers can connect with each other using mindfulness techniques. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Coffee, juice and treats will be served.

Free

Everyone at Play

Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, United States

Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all children and adults regardless of ability. The Museum’s 17 exhibits and 2 acres of outdoor explorations are designed for play with a purpose and encourage linguistic, cognitive, motor, and social skills for children ages birth through 8. Click here to read a letter from...

Free

Fandom Club

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Come to the Library to discuss your favorite fandoms! Each session will feature activities for a different fandom. Fandoms could include Disney, Marvel, Pokémon, and more!

Free

Lemont Downtown Ice and Lights Fest

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Help us ring in the new year with our 4th Annual Ice & Lights Fest! Embrace the season of snow, ice and our holiday lights in Lemont Downtown. Enjoy the day of ice carving displays all around the downtown! Shop, dine, and engage with the festive holiday lights and beautiful ice sculptures! THE DETAILS  Over 20 ice...

Free

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