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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

Free

Pirate BINGO

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Can you bingo your way to victory, matey? Come join us for an hour of fun, with the chance to choose from many pirate themed prizes!

Free

Love Bug Dance

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

You’re invited to celebrate an evening of love, friendship, and family with your little “Love Bugs” at DuPage Children’s Museum. Groove out with Bach to Rock’s family-friendly DJ, indulge in sweet treats, remember the evening with special photo-ops, explore a variety of fun activities, and play in the Museum’s exhibits. Activities: DIY Corsage & Boutonniere...

$10 – $22

Miss Quinces Party

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Learn about quinceañeras through the graphic novel, Miss Quinces! There will be activities, pizza, and a free copy of the book for each participant! For ages 8+. Registration required. Registration will open January 8 at 9 a.m. "In this super-funny graphic novel, Sue would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera—but her extended family...

Free

Be My Valentine Party

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Let's make new friends, create a lovely Valentine's Day craft and enjoy a snack while listening to bilingual stories about love and friendship! Ages 0-5. Ticketed event 30 minutes before starts. ¡Hagamos nuevos amigos, una linda manualidad de San Valentín y disfrutaremos de una botana mientras escuchamos historias bilingües sobre el amor! Daremos boletos 30...

Free
Event Series Preschool Open House

Preschool Open House

Arlington Ridge Center 660 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Come visit our Preschool Open House at Frontier, Pioneer, Recreation and Camelot this Winter. We are offering four preschool sites conveniently located in your neighborhood.   Meet our teachers Learn about our curriculum and classroom environment Visit our large, bright child-centered classrooms

Free

Nature Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will share fun nature stories that highlight how weather, trees, and animals change with the seasons. Twenty name tags (children only). For age 2-6 and their grownups.

Free

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