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Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables...

Event Series Cruisin Nights

Cruisin Nights

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Live music, cool & classic cars, family activities, festival environment - walk with your beverage throughout the event - 3 blocks of downtown closed off and dedicated to classic car parking!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Skyline Sessions

Skyline Sessions

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Get lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Let the stunning skyline provide the backdrop as you indulge in a diverse array of genres and styles performed by solo artists and small ensembles....

Free

Taste of Glen Ellyn and Carnival

Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

The Taste of Glen Ellyn will take place at the College of DuPage. The annual event features a variety of live entertainment including nationally known performers. Enjoy all the event has to offer with festive foods, cold beverages, a business expo and carnival rides.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Event Series SJC Fest

SJC Fest

St. John of the Cross 708 51st Street, Western Springs, IL, United States

SJC Fest always has some special activities lined up just for the little ones (and big ones, too).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Event Series Lego Challenge

Lego Challenge

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Do you love to build with legos? Bring the whole family & join us monthly for a lego challenge here at the library. Pizza & refreshments will be provided! All ages welcome.

Free

Puzzlemania

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Test your brain power with a variety of puzzles. Create your own to challenge family and friends.

Free

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