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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The 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 after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Free
Event Series Wednesday Fun Night

Wednesday Fun Night

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Free

Campfire in the Park Spooky Stories

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Make s’more friends! Spend the evening at Memorial Park roasting marshmallows and hearing spooky stories from the La Grange Park Public Library. We will provide marshmallows, sticks, chocolate and graham crackers; you are welcome to bring any other ingredients you’d like to add.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Event Series Movies on the Green

Movies on the Green

Centennial Green 31 S Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, United States

Announcing the 2024 Movies on the Green schedule! Join us for the following FREE events: June 12 – Super Mario Brothers July 17 – Barbie August 7 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem August 21 – Trolls Band Together October 16 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Movies are shown on the Centennial...

Free
Event Series Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

The 2024 Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market runs for approximately 23 weeks, Every Thursday, 7am-1pm. First Market date is May 16, 2024 and the last Market date is in October 2024. Downtown Clarendon Hills is home to restaurants and retail, but no groceries. The Chamber’s weekly Farmers Market strives to fill that void...

Free
Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections, plants and more. Come enjoy the bountiful harvest from Midwest growers! Convenient free parking is located nearby.   For information on more events like this,...

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Free
Event Series Little Saplings

Little Saplings

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

In this monthly program, geared for 3-5 year olds, we’ll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany child.

$5

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