Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Free
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I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesIgnite your childโs sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
Free
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
PlayLab PlayDate
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesDrop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, donโt require pre-registration, and take place on IL...
Included in general admission
Transportation Exploration Day
North Riverside Police Department 2359 Desplaines Ave, Riverside, IL, United StatesCome out to our annual Touch-A-Truck event and see vehicles from Police, Fire, Public Works, Army vehicles and more. Learn about the different vehicles, touch, climb aboard and more! โข...
Free
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by...
Free
Family Craft Night
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesBring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.
Free
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysโevery Thursday the museum is openโfor Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a...
Donations appreciated
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