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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
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission
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

Pond Paddle

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.

Free

Back 2 School Celebration

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United States

Celebrate the beginning of a bright new school year with some outdoor family fun.

Event Series American Girl Doll Bookclub

American Girl Doll Bookclub

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Maryellen Larkin, 1954. Feel free to bring your American Girl Doll or any other doll you might have at home. Plushies are welcome too! Registration...

Free
Event Series Family Trivia Nite

Family Trivia Nite

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Get ready for a Kahoot! of a good time – with themed trivia the whole family can enjoy! Snacks will be provided. Prizes offered for 3 rounds of trivia!

Free

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