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Children’s Story Time

Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United States

Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud by the fire, followed by an activity. Grove 7.

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

Arctic Exploration STEAM

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Can Polar Bears float on ice? Enjoy a short storytime to discover the animals of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, then explore with hands-on activities and a craft to learn more. Ages 4-6. Sign up begins 1/2.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free

Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Free

Family Book Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

If your child is excited about starting chapter books, this program is for you! Best for ages 6-8 with an adult. Join us to find great beginning chapter books to read to your child, or options for readers who are ready to move beyond early readers. Each session, we'll do some hands-on activities or games...

Free

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