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Cuentos y Canciones: Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Cuentos, canciones y arte en ingles y en español. Stories, songs and art in English and Spanish.

Free
Event Series Wednesday Fun Night

Wednesday Fun Night

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Free

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated

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

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. 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 admission days.    For information...

Free
Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00

Included in general admission

All Aboard: Board Game Club

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Bored of playing the same games all the time? Tired of solving the same puzzles? Are you in Grades 4-6? Then come join Ms. Cat at All Aboard! Board Game Club where we will play board game favorites like Fireball Island and 5 Minute Mysteries, as well as new games you are sure to enjoy!...

Free

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