Events Calendar
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Elmhurst Farmers Market
York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesThe Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday from 7am to 1pm from June to October in the York & Vallette Business District. Follow the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook for regular updates...
Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Free Parking Wednesday
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesNew for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these upcoming 2024 dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
National Fossil Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesMeet scientists, see rarely displayed items, and take part in hands-on activities!
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