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Black Creativity Career Showcase

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

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be an artist, scientist or engineer? In celebration of Black Creativity, kids and families can talk with African American artists, scientists and engineers about innovative work happening right here in our city. Professionals will be stationed throughout the Museum's Main Level. This is an opportunity to...

Included in general admission

Animal Meet and Greet

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Visit a variety of animal exhibits including Frog Lady, Incredible Bats, Stillman Nature Center and Randall Oaks Zoo. This is your chance to get up close to the animals and have your questions answered. Tickets are required and will be available at the Youth Services Desk beginning Mon., Feb. 10.

Free

STEM Stations

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Flex your STEM muscles as you play, build, design, problem solve, and collaborate at each station.

Free

Engineering Fest

Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, United States

Engineering Fest is the CAC’s premier family event, where young people are invited to imagine and design the worlds they want, need and deserve. Join us for FREE hands-on activities that explore Sustainable Engineering!

Free

Commemorative Day: Black History Month

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

Celebrate Black History Month at CHM as we look at the ways art has been a vehicle for social change in Chicago’s African American community. Enjoy hands–on arts activities, music, and speakers.

Included in general admission
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

Sunny Side UP Concert with Wendy and D.B.

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Join us for a morning concert for the whole family! Wendy & DB, an award-winning kindie duo from Chicago, write and perform songs about science, nature, diversity, animals, safety, and the arts. Their unique style is reflected in the music and catchy lyrics along with their vocal harmonies. They examine the world with curiosity and...

Free
Event Series Tiny Great Performances

Tiny Great Performances

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...

Included in general admission
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