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Sensory Night

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

All aboard! Children of all ages with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities are invited to explore sensory-friendly stations and enjoy storytime with their friends and family.

Free

Polish Storytime

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years

Free
Event Series Elmhurst Farmers Market

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

The 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...

Free

Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Free 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 creaturesβ€” all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Free
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.

Free

September 11 Tribute

Veterans Memorial Plaza (La Grange Park) Sherwood Road & E Oak Avenue, La Grange Park, IL, United States

The Scouts are sponsoring a 30-minute tribute to remember the men, women, and especially first responders, who lost their lives on this day 23 years ago. The public is invited to attend.

Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov 13: Bats

Free

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