Family Craft Night
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesBring 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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Chat and Play Cafe
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United StatesJoin unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. The new format allows you to join and leave at your convenience.
Free
Plum Playdate: Baby and Toddler
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners and their caregivers. Drop in any time to explore self-directed play stations and toys. During the last half hour of this program, we'll adapt the...
Free
Development Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event recommended for children 2 months–5 years, with participating adult. Come learn how your child is growing and developing! The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative will be offering free developmental screenings to assess communication, gross motor skills, problem solving, and personal-social skills. Families will receive activity ideas to encourage their children’s development at home. If...
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 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
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person. For information on...
Donations appreciated
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree 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
Crafty Kids
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesStop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.
Free
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