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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

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 Daysβ€”every Thursday the museum is openβ€”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
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free

Lunar New Year Party Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For families with children ages 12 & under with an adult caregiver. Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts and activities at this drop-in program.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free

Supa Awesome Afternoon

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Celebrate the release of Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy film based on Dav Pilkey's children's graphic novel series Dog Man! Learn how to draw Dog Man and other characters, play BINGO, and test your knowledge with trivia. For grades 2-5.

Free

Dog Man Party

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Haw Haw Haw! Get ready for the new "Dog Man" movie and enjoy crafts, games and dog-tastic activities. (Grades K–5)

Free

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