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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 Sap’s Rising

Sap’s Rising

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of making maple syrup.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Loose Parts Play

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

'Loose Parts' is using random items for open ended play. Come play with us and learn more about some screen free fun! Join the fun and then explore the book Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children. "Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play...

Free

Girl Power Songs: A Children’s Show About Black Women Who Changed the World

Muse Coffee Shop 747 S Western Avenue, Chicago, United States

Calling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where we’ll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...

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Rocket to the Moon with Mae Jemison

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Come learn about Mae Jemison, the first Black woman admitted into the space program and then make your very own rocket to the moon. Please only register children. Parents are welcome to stay, but all children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Trading Card Club

Trading Card Club

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-12. Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.

Free

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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