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Event Series Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

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 Daysโ€”every Thursday the museum is openโ€”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
Event Series Juniper Junction

Juniper Junction

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Visit The Morton Arboretum from Saturday, February 15 through Sunday, February 23, to see Juniper Junction, a large-scale model train display at the Arboretumโ€™s Firefly Pavilion. Large-scale model railroading uses trains that are significantly larger than standard model railroading. Also called โ€œgarden railroads,โ€ large-scale model railroads offer a captivating landscape for viewers of all ages...

Included in general admission
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

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
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Weโ€™re excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6โ€“March 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Fridayโ€”all day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....

Free

Fandom Club

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Join us as we do different pop-culture activities! For this session, you will be creating your own Pokรฉball out of Perler beads! For grades 3 โ€“ 5.

Free

Fandom Crafts: Roblox

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Make some Roblox themed crafts to take home. No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4 - 5:30 pm to participate.

Free
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