Chess Club
Various Locations IL, United StatesDrop in, learn, play, and have fun developing strategies with Brad Smith, retired teacher and chess expert. Chess Club welcomes newbies, novices and chess masters. Walk-ins welcome!
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
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesLearn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov 13: Bats
Free
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Stories at the Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesChildren are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Free
PlayLab PlayDate
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesDrop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds! Please note: There are no PlayLab PlayDates on Wednesday, Nov 27, Wednesday, Dec 18, and Wednesday Dec 25. The Crown Family PlayLab offers families with 2-6 year olds a weekly PlayLab PlayDate on Wednesdays in 2024. PlayLab PlayDates are free,...
Included in general admission
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United StatesDuSable 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
LEGO Builders
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesThis open LEGO play session is designed to let kids’ imaginations lead the way. LEGOs and challenges are provided. For Grades K–4.
Free
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