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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...

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 Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free 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
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free

ZAP! Winter Storytime with the Zoo

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Join us for a collaborative storytime with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Enjoy winter-themed stories and a stay-and-play activity. Children ages 5 and under with an adult.โ€ฏโ€ฏ

Free
Event Series Developmental Playgroup

Developmental Playgroup

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join us for an inclusive drop-in playgroup for children ages 5 and younger who receive or are considering therapy services. Best for ages 5 and younger with their families. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings are welcome to join. Facilitated by Anne Inwood, a social worker from Successful Families Together, and presented...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Weโ€™re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6โ€“March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Fridayโ€”all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....

Free

Half Day of School! Build with Big Blue Blocks

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

Celebrate your half day! Why go home when you can head to the library and have fun with other people? Stop by to try out the big blue blocks and create giant buildings. Join us for some fun at the library. Big Blue Blocks will be out for you to drop in and build. What...

Free

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