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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Free
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

September 11 Tribute

Veterans Memorial Plaza (La Grange Park) Sherwood Road & E Oak Avenue, La Grange Park, IL, United States

The Scouts are sponsoring a 30-minute tribute to remember the men, women, and especially first responders, who lost their lives on this day 23 years ago. The public is invited to attend.

Event Series Wee Wonders

Wee Wonders

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov 13: Bats

Free

Concert: Jim Gill

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Sing, clap, dance, and spin along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. Drop in. Meeting Room.

Free
Event Series Open Nature Play Day

Open Nature Play Day

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration.

Free

Nature Play Day

Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United States

Bring your little one for open nature play time!

Free

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