Chinese Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesA special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.
Free
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Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesFrom the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday,...
Free
Juniper Junction
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesVisit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23, to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretumโs Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than standard model railroading. Also called โgarden railroads,โ large-scale model railroads offer a captivating landscape for viewers of all ages...
Included in general admission
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory โ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, 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
Girl Power Songs: A Children’s Show About Black Women Who Changed the World
Muse Coffee Shop 747 S Western Avenue, Chicago, United StatesCalling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where weโll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...
Free
Trading Card Club
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-12. Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokรฉmon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.
Free
MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
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