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Black History Month Family Free Days

American Writers Museum 180 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with a literary twist at the American Writers Museum’s Family Free Days! Enjoy free admission to the museum and a variety of activities for the whole family. Forever Free: A Frederick Douglass Tour Discover the incredible legacy and enduring impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, as well as other Black writers who...

Free
Event Series Let’s Dance

Let’s Dance

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Let’s get our groove on in the Meeting Room with our very own, kid-friendly playlist! Ages 2-5 with caregiver.

Free

Firefly Family Theatre: Sparks Snow Day

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

Snow came early in Firefly Grove, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, and interactive movement. The show is ideal for ages 2-7 but has something...

Free

Winter Carnival

Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

GAMES - PRIZES - BOUNCE HOUSE - LOADS OF FUN Join us for some WINTER FUN!

$9

Family Event: Presidents’ Day

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

Our family-friendly Presidents’ Day event features hands-on activities designed for families with young children. Let our nation’s leader know what you’re thinking with our β€œLetter to the President” activity. All letters will be mailed to the White House. Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Superhero Science with Kid President

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

Release your inner superhero with fun games and mini experiments that feature favorites like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and you! That’s right, Kid President says β€œYou may not have a cape or wear underwear outside your clothes (that’s a good thing), but...you have everything you need to make someone’s day more awesome.” Come make...

Free

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