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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Day

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Illinois 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.

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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsโ€™ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024โ€“25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20โ€“24, 28โ€“31; February 4โ€“7, 11โ€“14, 17, 18โ€“21, 25โ€“28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

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Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Dec 11: Hibernation Jan 8: Snowflakes Feb 12: Animal Tracks

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Event Series Stories at the Nature Center

Stories at the Nature Center

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

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Birdwatching Story Walk

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

Take a stroll through Kiwanis Park Oak Savanna in this special nature storytime and help us contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Watch! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Free
Event Series PlayLab PlayDate

PlayLab PlayDate

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

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free, drop-in activities featuring storytime sessions, music and movement circles, science experiments and more. PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, donโ€™t require pre-registration, and take place on IL Resident Free Days! Sessions take place in the...

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