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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 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Dual Language Storytime: Albanian

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both Albanian...

Free

Family Jigsaw Puzzling

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Puzzle away with family while listening to relaxing music. Choose which puzzle from our collection you want to complete or even try to create your own! For families.

Free

New Year’s Bonfire

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Welcome 2024 with an afternoon bonfire! Enjoy fresh popcorn, hot drinks, music, lawn games and a stroll through the winter woods with a nature-themed scavenger hunt. Be sure to dress for the weather.

$9 – $12

One Book, One Community Kickoff Event

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Help us kick off our One Book, One Community by enjoying sweet treats (while supplies last) and solving a Library mystery. You can also pick up your free copy of our One Book, One Community read Happiness Falls by Angie Kim, as well as our books for younger audiences, Give Me a Sign, Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? and Gustav is Missing!: A...

Free

After Hours Nerf Night

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

Compete in challenges to unlock your team’s nerf darts for battle. Nerf blasters and darts provided. Do not bring your own nerf blasters.

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 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Gujarati and English Storytime

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy a bilingual storytime in both English and Gujarati. Rhymes, music, and more will be featured. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s).** Tickets available 30 min. before program begins at the Children's Reference Desk.

Free

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