Crafternoon
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesLetβs get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that youβll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years
Free
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Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....
Free
Sensory Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesEnjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)
Free
Elmhurst Farmers Market
York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesThe Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurstβs 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
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...
Free
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 creaturesβ all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, youβll need more...
Free
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.
Free
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