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Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free
Event Series Black Superhero Showcase

Black Superhero Showcase

Various Locations IL, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with some of your favorite black superheroes. Participants will listen to stories, make superhero crafts, play games, and test their superhero knowledge. All ages

Free

Elephant and Piggie Party

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

You are invited to a party! Come dressed in festive clothes and join us for a celebration of Mo Willems' characters Elephant & Piggie. We will read a story, eat snacks, and take silly pictures in our photo booth.

Free
Event Series Reels at the Rialto

Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL, United States

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

$5

Black Inventors Scavenger Hunt

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt around the Library! This STEAM-focused (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) scavenger hunt will teach participants about achievements of Black pioneers and inventors as they search for related images hidden around the Library. The scavenger hunt runs from Feb. 23 - Feb. 29.

Free

Pop-in Play: Tell a Story

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 2-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Free

Spellbinder Magic Show

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

Spellbinder Magic Show with Walter King Jr. Magic of the Mind. First Show: 10am Second Show: 11am (45 mins) For information on how to bring your class, email your name, the name of the school, the class grade, and number of students to pdiggs@dusablemuseum.org.

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