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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Free

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysโ€”every Thursday the museum is openโ€”for 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...

Donations appreciated
Event Series Reels at the Rialto

Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called โ€œReels at the Rialto.โ€ This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. โ€œItโ€™s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,โ€ says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

$5
Event Series Pop-in Play

Pop-in Play

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

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Free
Event Series Free Hours for Illinois Residents

Free Hours for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00โ€“8:00, June 6โ€“September 26. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If youโ€™re unable to reserve tickets in advance, please stop by the admissions desks on the day...

Free
Event Series Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโ€™s Markets.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ€“ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

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