Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesStart your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Free
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe’re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6–March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Friday—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
Tabletop Games Social Hour
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesAre you looking to relax and play some good old-fashioned table top games but don't have the game or just don't want the hassle of finding the space and the pieces? Do you want to "unplug" your kids and grandkids and teach them how to play some classic card games and board games? For two...
Free
Winter Birds – Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesFree Nature Discovery Days Feb. 15 & 17 Free family activity with crafts, games, hands-on activities, books and more Designed for ages 4-10 but all ages welcome No registration required but at least one adult must attend with each family Available on the above dates: Monday, 9 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm -...
Free
Juniper Junction
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesVisit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23, to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than standard model railroading. Also called “garden railroads,” large-scale model railroads offer a captivating landscape for viewers of all ages...
Included in general admission
Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops
Lowes (check your local store) IL, United StatesWorkshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...
Free
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree 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
Makerspace Fun: Marble Maze
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesHave some fun and make some memories with your family in our Youth Makerspace! Free tickets will be available at the Youth Services desk beginning 30 minutes before the event and will be limited to the first 16 participants. Any person requesting a ticket must be present to recieve one. Due to high demand, no...
Free
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