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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Free 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 creaturesβ€” all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Free
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.

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Event Series Pop-in Play: Bubbles

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

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

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5 years, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Get ready for bubbly fun as we experiment with a variety of bubble tools and activity stations. During the last half hour of this program, we'll adapt the space for our friends looking...

Free
Event Series Free Museum Days

Free Museum Days

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

On select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days are the perfect opportunity to explore our historical exhibits with your family or a group of history-loving friends. With free admission, you’ll have access to...

Free

Not Yet Back to School

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

Are your little ones feeling left out because your 'big kid' went back to school? Bring them to the Library on District 303's first day back to school. We will have special activities for young ones!

Free

Summer Movie and a Craft

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Sing your heart out to this movie while making a microphone craft!

Free
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market – West

Aurora Farmers Market – West

West Plaza (Aurora) 1999 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, United States

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora's famous Dick's Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan...

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Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...

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