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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.

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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

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Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00

Included in general admission

All Aboard: Board Game Club

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Bored of playing the same games all the time? Tired of solving the same puzzles? Are you in Grades 4-6? Then come join Ms. Cat at All Aboard! Board Game Club where we will play board game favorites like Fireball Island and 5 Minute Mysteries, as well as new games you are sure to enjoy!...

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STEM Fest

Various Locations IL, United States

Join Bright Horizons for their STEM Fest family event! What do magnets, blocks, and smiles have in common? They’re all part of STEM learning at Bright Horizons®. Partake in hands-on STEM activities with your child at STEM Fest on November 7- all are welcome!  Find an event near you: https://bright.site/4dI24W9

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Family Reading Dragons Night

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

Family Reading Night is taking to the skies! Attend a special storytime, complete crafts and nibble on snacks before signing the kids up for our new reading program, Reading Dragons & Friends! (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult) Family Reading Night is taking to the skies! Celebrate the importance of reading as a family at this...

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Family Flashlight Walk

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Kick off November with a brisk evening walk through Kimball Hill Park from 5:30-7pm! Bring your flashlights and stop for a craft, glow stick fun and autumn activities along the way. To usher in the season of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting non-perishable goods for local families in need at the start of the walk....

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