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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.

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Celebrate Juneteenth with Red Drink

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Pick up a Hibiscus Tea Red Drink Kit for your own Juneteenth Celebration! Ingredients and educational resources to understand the history of this delicious drink are included. Read more about the history of red foods to celebrate Juneteenth here, where you can find more recipes and watch videos with PBS.   For information on more...

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Event Series Free Museum Days

Free Museum Days

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

On select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days are the perfect opportunity to explore our historical exhibits with your family or a group of history-loving friends. With free admission, you’ll have access to...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Presented in partnership with Mt. Prospect Park District and River Trails...

Free

Family Storytime at Cottonwood Park

Cottonwood Park (Hoffman Estates) 2029 E Parkview Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Outdoor attendance is open to all, but indoor space is limited to those registered.

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at The DuSable Museum for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration! Engage with science and technology, enjoy great live performances and fantastic food, shop from over 80 Chicago businesses, visit exhibits, and so much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

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Event Series Swedish Days

Swedish Days

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

This five-day festival dates back to 1949. Sponsored by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, it originally began as an event to promote and build business for Geneva at a time, post-WWII, when the economy was booming and Americans were ready to satisfy their consumer appetites. Today, nearly every member of the Geneva community participates in...

Free

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