Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Free
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Events Calendar
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United StatesMacerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer...
Free
Grinchmas Party
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Grinch themed holiday event, including crafts, treats, and a special guest!
Free
Christmas Lights Parade with Santa
Various Locations IL, United StatesMayor Serpico is proud to bring some extra holiday cheer to our community this season! Join us on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for a magical evening—the annual Christmas Lights Parade...
Free
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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
Best Buy Storytime on the Bookmobile
Best Buy (Bolingbrook) 315 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesVisit the Bookmobile to check out items, pick up your holds and return borrowed materials.
Free
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
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