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Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

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Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables...

Event Series Cruisin Nights

Cruisin Nights

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Live music, cool & classic cars, family activities, festival environment - walk with your beverage throughout the event - 3 blocks of downtown closed off and dedicated to classic car parking!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Skyline Sessions

Skyline Sessions

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Get lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Let the stunning skyline provide the backdrop as you indulge in a diverse array of genres and styles performed by solo artists and small ensembles....

Free

Taste of Cermak Road

Cermak Road Cermak Road, Berwyn, IL, United States

Pick up a ticket to Berwyn's Taste of Cermak Road on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5PM-9PM. Join us for this annual tradition and enjoy a mix of small plates and sweets on Berwyn's "Main Street." Tickets are only $15 and include an array of food samples and drink or meal specials. There will be...

Event Series Evening in the Park

Evening in the Park

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show! This program will be held outdoors at the Wagner Family Pavilion at the 95th Street Community Plaza next to the Library. In the event of inclement weather or a heat index above 95 degrees, this program will be moved indoors to Meeting Room A/B.

Free
Event Series Party In The Park

Party In The Park

Various Locations IL, United States

This all ages event includes face painting, bubble guy - Scott Ingerson (Twisticity), balloon artist, grilled hot dogs, chipds, & dessert provided. Bring a picnic blanket & lawn chairs.  June 20: Charles & Company Band at Washington Commons Park July 18: The Dynamix - Ultimate Classics Cover Band at Keystone Park West August 15: Abby...

Free

Sensory Friendly Family Movie

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

Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noise cancelling headphones and fidgets will be available to use.

Free

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