Drop-in Craft
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United StatesVisit the library to get creative.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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DUPLO Builders
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesThis special DUPLO Day is designed just for your littlest architects.
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Sensory Playtime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy sensory experiences at the library.
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Board and Card Games
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library to play games at this weekly event.
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Play and Learn
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual programming.
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Comic Club
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesLearn about comics and artists.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesday evenings.
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Sensory Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the library for sensory-friendly programming.
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Reader’s Theater Presents
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesAct out the fun and perform it at the end of each session.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesMuseum is free on Wednesdays.
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New Parent Playdate
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a child and adult hangout.
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ZAP! Winter Storytime with the Zoo
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesLearn from zoo staff how animals, plants, and people in Chicagoland adapt to colder weather.
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DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is free to Illinois residents on Wednesdays.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Allegro Rhythm & Read Class w/ Lori Gardner
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesDance and move along at the bookstore.
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Sort and Snacks
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United StatesHelp organize LEGOs, and enjoy snacks.
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LEGO® Club
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesHead to the library to create with LEGOs.
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LEGO Builders Club
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesBuild challenges with the Prospect Heights Public Library.
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Nintendo Switch Gaming
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesJoin a Nintendo gaming event for grades 4–6 featuring Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Just Dance, and more.
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Tween Video Game Challenge
Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesPut your gaming skills to the test.
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Drop-in Valentines Cards
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a crafting session.
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Art After Dark
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings for a free, drop-in program for kids and families.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on select days where admission is free for Illinois residents.
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Yoga for Kids
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesVisit the library for fitness and relaxation.
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STEAM Lab: Heart Collage
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesExplore STEAM topics with the library.
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After School LEGO Club
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesHead to the library for weekly building sessions.
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Bears Around The World
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesLearn about different types of bears and their habitats
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Local Business Guest Reader: Katie w/ Hive Fusion
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesKids are welcome to enjoy a reading of "I Am Strong" and a fun interactive activity while families explore local wellness resources together.
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Crafty Afternoons
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this crafting session.
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The Magic School Bus Has a Heart
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesJoin Ms. Frizzle’s assistant and friends on a wacky adventure inside the heart. Registration required.
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Chinese Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesFamily storytime presented in Mandarin.
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Spanish Storytime
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesEnjoy bilingual programming with songs, stories, and more.
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Minecraft Engineers
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a Minecraft session at the library.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Not Quite Ready for Storytime
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesJoin the lively storytime to get all children dancing and moving.
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Korean Language Storytime
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesEnjoy songs, crafts and stories in Korean.
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Homeschool Hangout
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in to meet homeschool families.
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