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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Free

DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

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Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

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

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Free

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...

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Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland Walk

Winter Wonderland Walk

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United States

Two evenings filled with memories, magic, and wonder. Take a stroll and enjoy the crisp seasonal air, twinkling lights, special guests, refreshments and much, much more. Cameras, strollers and wagons welcome. Tis is an all-weather, rain, snow or shine event so please dress accordingly   For information on more events like this, check out our...

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Winterfest

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

Join us for a festive evening as we kick off the holiday season at the Village of North Riverside Tree Lighting Celebration! This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and promises a magical night filled with: Holiday Music: Enjoy joyful tunes that capture the spirit of the season. Winter Activities: Engage in fun activities...

Free

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