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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 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18   For information on more events like this,...

Free
Event Series Wee Wandering Wednesdays

Wee Wandering Wednesdays

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.

Free

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime

Best Buy (Bolingbrook) 315 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, United States

Spark your child's imagination with stories, songs and other fun activities. After storytime, learn more about our Bookmobile as you browse through our collection.

Free
Event Series PlayLab PlayDate

PlayLab PlayDate

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

Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds! Please note: There are no PlayLab PlayDates on Wednesday, Nov 27, Wednesday, Dec 18, and Wednesday Dec 25. The Crown Family PlayLab offers families with 2-6 year olds a weekly PlayLab PlayDate on Wednesdays in 2024. PlayLab PlayDates are free,...

Included in general admission

DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Fall STEAM

Fall STEAM

Palatine Public Library - North Hoffman Branch 3600 Lexington Drive, Palatine, United States

Stop by the Desk and pick up a fun STEAM craft to make at home. Ages 5 and up. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free

Awesome Autumn Tiny Twistar Preschool Pop Up

Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Join us Wednesday, November 20th for some fantasticallly fall themed fun! Ages 3-5! 12:00-12:30, Cost $20 fun obstacle course pin the leaf on the tree leafy parachute fun create a thankful thought leaf for our Gemini community created gratitude tree in the lobby! Call us at 708-352-2977 to sign up and we will take care...

$20

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