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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.
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...
Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Presented in partnership with Mt. Prospect Park District and River Trails...
Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Outdoor attendance is open to all, but indoor space is limited to those registered.
Off site program located at Twenty- Sixth Street Woods- West (26th St., east of S. 25th Ave.) Listen to a nature- themed book read aloud to kids and families, followed by an activity. Stay after for a picnic on your own. In partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Meet at Grove 2. Ages...
Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event of inclement weather or a heat index above 95 degrees, this program will be moved indoors to the Nichols Community Room.
Enjoy a 20-minute storytime and browse in the bookmobile.
Jeanie B! performs her original music encouraging audience participation with singing and dancing while building literacy skills. Space is limited.
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