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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 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

All Aboard: Build Tracks and Roads

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Calling all transportation fans! Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-11:00 to create a track-tastic world with our cars, trains, tracks, ramps and roadways.

Free
Event Series DuPage Children’s Museum PopUp: PopArt

DuPage Children’s Museum PopUp: PopArt

Various Locations IL, United States

PopArt provides an inclusive art experience that combines sensory exploration with fine and gross motor activities, literacy, and social-emotional development. For children 0-5 with a caregiver. Celebrate our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair by joining us for three programs leading up to the event on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Supporting programs include: Sunday, January...

Free
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

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.

Free

National Kazoo Day Celebration

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

What makes a kazoo do its thing? Find out and celebrate National Kazoo Day by crafting your own paper kazoo. Then we can play together as a National Kazoo Day chorus.

Free
Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years

Free
Event Series Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Free

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