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Polish Storytime: Valentine’s Day

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Children and parents can enjoy Polish stories, songs, games and crafts. Dzieci i rodzice mogą cieszyć się polskimi opowieściami, piosenkami, grami i robótkami ręcznymi.

Free

Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Day

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Our 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
Event Series Storytime at the Museum

Storytime at the Museum

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Spark your child’s imagination with stories, songs and other fun activities. After storytime, learn more about our village as you browse through the exhibits. (Ages 2–6 with an adult)

Event Series Chat and Play Cafe

Chat and Play Cafe

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Join unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. The new format allows you to join and leave at your convenience.

Free

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry1 on these upcoming dates: MONTH DATES January 2025 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 February 2025 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

Valentine’s Day Keepsake

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate this Valentine's Day with a personally engraved plywood board along with your child's own hand print painted onto it. Registration opens Monday, January 13. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. A 12x12 plywood board will be engraved with "I love you (berry) much" and "Love, " and will include felt embellishments as well. Paint will...

Free

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 Days—every Thursday the museum is open—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

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