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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 Riverside Farmers Market

Riverside Farmers Market

Historic Water Tower 10 Pine Ave, Riverside, IL, United States

The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Free
Event Series Family Trivia Nite

Family Trivia Nite

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Get ready for a Kahoot! of a good time – with themed trivia the whole family can enjoy! Snacks will be provided. Prizes offered for 3 rounds of trivia!

Free

Family Art Night

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on activities and art techniques. Your masterpieces are yours to take home. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 5pm and 8pm to participate.

Free

Halloween Costume Giveaway

St. Michael's Lutheran Church 500 E. 31st Street, La Grange Park, IL, United States

The Children’s Community Closet of La Grange Park will be giving away gently used Halloween costumes and accessories. First come first served. 500 E 31st Street, in St. Michael’s Lutheran Church.

Free
Event Series Family Craft Night

Family Craft Night

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4 + with a caregiver.

Free

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