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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 the dates listed below. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be the following days: Monday, November 4, 11:00–5:00 Monday, November 11...

Free
Event Series Reptile Rodeo

Reptile Rodeo

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Ali’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. Children of all ages with an adult. Registration required for each attendee.

Free

PokΓ©mon Cafe

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Welcome back to the PokΓ©mon Cafe (Holiday Edition)! Learn how to cook more PokΓ©mon themed dishes for yourself and your PokΓ©mon. Ages 8-12 years old. Registration required.

Free

Hometown Holidays Drive-Thru and Food Drive

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL, United States

Pack up the family and join us for a festive drive through downtown Warrenville! Along the way enjoy trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Enter the drive-thru at the corner of Tracy Place & Warren Avenue. Donate non-perishable food items to support the Immanuel Presbyterian Church Food Pantry located here in Warrenville. β€’ Festive...

Free
Event Series Family Gingerbread Craft

Family Gingerbread Craft

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

Bring the whole familyβ€”parents, kids, grandparents, aunts, and unclesβ€”for an exciting day of togetherness! Register as a familyβ€”one kit per familyβ€”and we'll provide all the supplies. As a special treat, a guest from the North Pole will stop by the cafΓ© area for a festive photo op! This event is proudly supported by the Library's...

Free

Berwyn Holiday Weekend

Various Locations IL, United States

Join Us for the Berwyn Holiday Weekend – December 13th-15th! Celebrate the season with a community-wide holiday event! The Berwyn Holiday Weekend invites local businesses to host festive activities throughout the weekend. From cookie decorating and mini holiday markets to card-making workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow...

Included in general admission

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