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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

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

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Moonwalking in the Milky Way

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Let's celebrate outer space and the night sky with fun space-themed crafts, learning about and creating our own star stories, astronaut-in-training activities, and more. Best for ages 4-11 with their families. No registration necessary. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Last entry is 15...

Free
Event Series Wildlife Connections

Wildlife Connections

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.

Free
Event Series Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Use design thinking to solve different building and engineering challenges. Staff will be available to discuss homeschool services. For grades k-8.

Free

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