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Sensory Explorers

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Your little artist will have tons of fun making messy art you can take home! Sensory play sparks creativity, builds problem-solving skills and language development, and more! Please come dressed to make a mess. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Free admission on the First Friday of each month during A Love Supreme (Jan. 20 - April 28) thanks to our exhibition sponsors and museum patrons.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

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

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free
Event Series Flying High Pizza Fun Night

Flying High Pizza Fun Night

Flying High (Countryside) 5400 East Avenue, Countryside, IL, United States

Come join us for three hours of FUN! Parents can snag a little kid-free time on the first Friday of every month from 7:00-10:00pm! We'll play, eat, hang and burn all of that extra energy! The fun includes our 60 ft. inflatable obstacle course, trampolines, foam pits, open gym, games, pizza, and lemonade! Register below!...

$18 – $22

Musical Babies: Bouncing Into Spring

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Spring is coming! Join us for a morning of bouncy music activities for babies and their caregivers.

Free

Storytelling Through Dance: Don Quixote

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Join the Salt Creek Ballet as we explore the adventures of Don Quixote! Participants will read this fantastic tale and then “fight” evil giants and invading armies through basic ballet steps and movements. A company member will end our time together with a sneak preview of their spring performance. Ages 4-9 years with a caregiver.

Free

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