Nature Play Date
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin other families in our nature play area for fun and socializing.
Free
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Free
Free Parking Wednesday
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesNew for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Pop-in Play: Bubbles
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5 years, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Get ready for bubbly fun as we experiment with a variety of bubble tools and activity stations. During the last half hour of this program, we'll adapt the space for our friends looking...
Free
Free Museum Days
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesOn select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days are the perfect opportunity to explore our historical exhibits with your family or a group of history-loving friends. With free admission, you’ll have access to...
Free
Not Yet Back to School
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesAre your little ones feeling left out because your 'big kid' went back to school? Bring them to the Library on District 303's first day back to school. We will have special activities for young ones!
Free
Summer Movie and a Craft
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesSing your heart out to this movie while making a microphone craft!
Free
Aurora Farmers Market – West
West Plaza (Aurora) 1999 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, United StatesThe oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora's famous Dick's Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan...
Free
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