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Commemorative Day: Presidents’ Day

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

This Presidents’ Day, get more civically engaged through family-friendly activities! Write a letter to the new President of the United States to tell them what matters to you. Participate in arts-based activities and create a piece that reflects your social and political interests!

Free
Event Series Juniper Junction

Juniper Junction

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Visit 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

Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

We’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

No School Movie Matinee

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

Free family fun!  Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us. Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Family Craft Time/Tiempo de Manualidad Familiar

Palatine Public Library - Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, United States

Disfruta del tiempo en familia mientras prepare tu propia mezcla de chocolate caliente. Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 3/2. Enjoy time with your family and make your own hot chocolate mix. All ages. Sign up begins 2/3.

Free

Feature Films – Lincoln

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Doors open at 1:45pm (Closed Captioning) Join us for a Monday matinee to celebrate Presidents Day. Bring your own snacks! This is a PG-13 film.

Free

Angry Birds Live

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Angry Birds in real life? Build some catapults, build some structures, and let those birds fly! Please register children only, not adults.

Free

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