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Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

New 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
Event Series Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln, Channahon, IL, United States

Activities may include a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play.

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays: Lake Foxcroft Park Wednesdays: Babcock Grove Park

Free

DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Riverside Farmers Market

Riverside Farmers Market

Historic Water Tower 10 Pine Ave, Riverside, IL, United States

The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Stitch’s Preppy Party

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join Ms. Amanda to create some Lilo & Stitch-themed spa and skincare items. Please register children only, not adults.

Free
Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Free

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