Spark’s Snow Day
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesEnjoy the puppet show at the library.
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All About Fire
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn fire safety, then put your skills to the test.
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Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesDiscover what a habitat is and which animals live there by creating your own miniature habitat inside an Altoids tin. Registration required.
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Family Literacy Day
Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a fun learning session.
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Tiny Great Performances
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesDuPage Children's Museum hosts special performances and programs on select Saturday mornings.
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Winterfest
Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesJoin the festive wintertime fun with the Bolingbrook Park District.
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Chinese Storytime
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesFamily storytime presented in Mandarin.
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Winter Wonderland
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin nature educators to explore Play & Grow Garden, play and build with natural materials, and learn how to use tools safely! We will also be staying warm with our...
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesMeet the animals at Crabtree Nature Center.
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Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about feeding time with the museum's animals.
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Saturday Crafternoon: Mini Seasonal Canvases
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesGet creative at the library. Tickets distributed 30 minutes prior to programming.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Sensory Supported Storytime
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a sensory-sensitive play session.
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Arctic Ninja Adventure
Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a winter-themed fitness session.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United StatesMake lanterns, kites and masks at this festive event. Participation is free, but food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesThe museum opens early for inclusive play and special programming.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Free Yoga Day
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesBring your yoga mat and towel.
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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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Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesFrom January 15–26, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off on an out-of-this-world adventure.
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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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$5.29 Family Day
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a day of finance fun.
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Sensory Friendly Open House
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, United StatesExplore the library in a quieter setting.
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by the Budding Botanists station for hands-on, science-focused activities for all ages. No registration is needed.
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Wild Cards
Oswego Public Library 32 Jefferson St, Oswego, United StatesLearn new card games at this special program for grades 3-5.
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Winterfest
Chevy Chase Country Club 1000 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, United StatesEnjoy crafts, cocoa, and more at this fun-filled event.
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Brick Book Day
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesExplore new LEGO book releases and enjoy brick-building fun.
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Trading Card Club
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesVisit the library for collectible card games.
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Sunday Kids Club
Michaels (check your local store)Get creative at Michaels stores with this free workshop.
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Everyone at Play
Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, United StatesThrough its free “Everyone at Play” program, the Museum partners with community groups to welcome families with special needs during select afternoons when the museum is closed to the public, providing a calm and supportive space for exploration and play.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the planetarium with free admission.
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MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesAll Illinois residents can visit MSI for free admission.
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Zap! Zoo Storytime
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesLearn with Brookfield Zoo staff at this special storytime.
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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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Blast Off to Outer Space Museum Takeover
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesFrom January 15–26, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is blasting off on an out-of-this-world adventure.
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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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Social Emotional Story Time
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesExplore social-emotional learning topics with the Wonder Works Children's Museum.
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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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Sing, Sign and Play
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesEach month of baby sign language highlights a new theme.
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Homeschool Hangout
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesJoin fellow homeschool families at the library.
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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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Brick Builders
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesShow off your newest creations for everyone to see.
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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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Ukrainian Storytime/Українська година казок
Palatine Public Library - Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, United StatesJoin this bilingual storytime at the library. Register in advance.
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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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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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