Family Open Lab
SciTech 336 McKee Street, Suite P, Batavia, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for discounted admission at these open play hours.
$10 – $15
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Events Calendar
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Open House
Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL, United StatesHead to the museum for special hours.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with music performances, craft activities, storytelling, and more.
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MLK Day: Kids 12 & Under Get FREE Gold Passes
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisit the museum for free on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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MLK Day of Service
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesVisit the library to take part in volunteer opportunities.
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Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesAdmission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $10/car for Cook County residents, and $12/car for non-Cook County residents.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIncluded in general admission, visit the museum for special programming opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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School’s Out Drop-in Craft
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesNeed something to do on your day off from school? Stop by the Program Room for a fun craft! No registration required.
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STEAM Tots
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesMake a mess in these STEAM sessions.
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It’s Poppin’
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesRegister all participating.
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Hot Cocoa with Elsa
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for this special meet-and-greet.
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MLK Day of Service
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesVisit the library for hands-on service ideas.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Day Off Concert: BenJammin
Spring Avenue Recreation Center 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a family-friendly music performance.
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Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children 740 Wiley Farm Court, Schaumburg, United StatesJoin library staff to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an afternoon of service.
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Drop-in: MLK National Day of Service Project
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesVisit the Indian Prairie Public Library and help with various service projects.
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Giving Back on MLK Day
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesVolunteer your time and give back to local organizations. Register in advance.
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Movie Monday: KPop Demon Hunters
Riverside Public Library 1 Burling Rd, Riverside, IL, United StatesWatch this hit movie at the library.
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MLK Service Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesVolunteer and enjoy hot chocolate afterwards.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit River Trail for community service. For ages 10 and up.
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Homeschool Lego Free Build
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin this special LEGO session for homeschooling families.
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Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in for a family-friendly service event with hands-on activities focused on kindness and community. Designed for children 11 and under with their families, the open-house program features multiple stations
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Read and Create
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesEnjoy storytime and crafts at the library.
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Genealogy for Families
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesBring the whole family together for an afternoon of crafts and creating your family tree. Registration is required.
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Fossil Fun with T-Rexplorers
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for dinosaur fun.
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Be a King
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCelebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy with the library.
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Science Heroes
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesDiscover STEM topics with a special library session.
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Make and Create
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesHead to the library for extra fun.
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Lego Free Build
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesBuild LEGOs with the Wheaton Public Library.
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MLK Day of Service
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesVisit the library to make various items in support of local community groups.
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School’s Out Drop-in Craft
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesNeed something to do on your day off from school? Stop by the Program Room for a fun craft! No registration required.
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Movie Monday
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a special movie showing.
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Skating in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United StatesVisit the rink for outdoor skating. No reservations required.
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Pokémon Club
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the library for all things Pokemon.
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Noche de la Familia
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesJoin special programming by The Language Labs.
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Brick Builders
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesUse Library-provided LEGOs to create and bring your ideas to life.
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Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Shedd Aquarium is free to Illinois residents on select days.
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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United StatesExplore the Chicago History Museum with no admission fees.
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesFree admission throughout the months of January and February, except January 19 and February 16.
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January Special for Guests 55 & Older
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesEnjoy a free upgrade to the Titanic Museum experience with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Sensory Playtime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy sensory experiences at the library.
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Board and Card Games
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesVisit the library to play games at this weekly event.
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Play and Learn
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for bilingual programming.
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Winter Wonderland Experiments
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesEnjoy winter fun at the library.
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Fandom Fun – Gummy Good Times
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin the Gummy Good Times fun at the library.
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Books & Cooks Winter Showdown
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynCompete in a cooking challenge. Register in advance.
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Hygge on the Bookmobile
Boughton Ridge Golf Course 335 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesStop by the bookmobile for books and giveaways.
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