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Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

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

New 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.

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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.

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Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

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

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

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Halloween on the Riverwalk

Amphitheater on the Riverwalk SE Corner of Jackson & Eagle St, Naperville, IL, United States

Goblins, pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Children of all ages and their caregivers can dress in costume and enjoy Halloween fun at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Get into the spirit with stories, songs, and a puppet show about this favorite fall holiday. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from...

Spooktacular Fun Night

Westmont Community Center 75 East Richmond St. , Westmont, IL

The whole family is invited to a safe and fun-filled evening as you trick or treat through the Community Center with us! Lift your spirits when you meet Wacky Drac and join him for some silly fun and games. Trick or treat for some goodies, create a spooky craft and try your luck at a...

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Haunted House

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

You won’t want to miss our annual Halloween Haunted House! This years theme…SKELETONS. Don’t forget to come dressed in your Halloween costume!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.

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