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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 Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18   For information on more events like this,...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays: Lake Foxcroft Park Wednesdays: Babcock Grove Park

Free

Lotería

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Let's play the popular Latino card game Lotería, a traditional game of chance! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing Lotería, a traditional game of chance played throughout Mexico that resembles BINGO but with pictures! Learn about the game's history and how to play while enjoying Latino drinks and snacks. Lotería cards will be provided for...

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.

Free

Dinosaur Maze Day

Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

ROAR if you love Dinosaurs! September is Dinosaur Month at Gemini Gymnastics Academy. Kids ages 3-5 join us for this special Tiny Twistars event on September 25th at 11:15a. Register on the Parent Portal under Tiny Twistar Pop Ups.

$30
Event Series Riverside Farmers Market

Riverside Farmers Market

Historic Water Tower 10 Pine Ave, Riverside, IL, United States

The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Make a Paper Mola

Make a Paper Mola

Various Locations IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we read special stories and learn about colorful art styles from Colombia and Panama by making a paper Mola! Ages 4-6 with an adult caregiver. Limit 12 child/caregiver pairs.

Free

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