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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

Jigsaw Puzzle Sale

Bartlett Public Library 800 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with the Friends of the Bartlett Library at the Jigsaw Puzzle Sale on Sunday, 1/28 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lots of fabulous jigsaw puzzles for sale, $3 each or 2 for $5. All proceeds benefit library programs.

Living History 101

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Have you ever thought, “I would love to share my passion for history” or “I would love to challenge my acting skills” or “I want to dress up?” Then living history volunteering might be for you! This program will consist of an overview of historical interpretation followed by a question-and-answer session with an interpretive naturalist....

Free

Early Learning Provider Meet and Greet

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Are you starting to think about preschool programs or child care for your little one? Discover what's out there and meet centers and family child care programs in Oak Park, River Forest, and neighboring communities. They will be available to talk to parents and caregivers about their program and answer questions they might have. Children...

Free

Puzzle Day

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Any time during the day stop by to work giant floor puzzles, play I Spy in our display case or just relax with some paper/pencil puzzles. Something for everyone.

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

ASL Club

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Learn American Sign Language! Our mission is to come together as a community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to bring awareness and communicate to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Non-Verbal. Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases!

Free

Animal Investigators: Octopuses

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. For grades 1-5. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...

Free

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