Events Calendar

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we've got something everyone will enjoy! Games vary from session to session. Caregiver participation is required. Limit 50 participants. No registration is required. Participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Nature stories, crafts, and activities.  Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.

Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Join us for a special musical series at the Library! Every month through April, we will feature musicians playing instruments and songs of their choosing. Following each performance, the musicians will introduce the stories behind the songs.

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español! Immerse your kids in a new language or increase fluency during this fun program full of stories and rhymes in Spanish!

Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills! No registration required.

Join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things Pokémon! Bring along your favorite Pokémon art, cards, or collectibles for show-and-tell session. Whether you're battling, trading, or discussing your favorite Pokémon, this is the perfect place to connect with fellow fans and enhance your Pokémon journey! Ages 6 and older, caregiver...

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024–25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20–24, 28–31; February 4–7, 11–14, 17, 18–21, 25–28   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Come by the library to connect with other guardians and kids who Homeschool.

Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.

Join us for a showing of the movies below. Snacks will be provided. No registration required. For children of all ages with an adult. January: Sonic the Hedgehog February: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie March: The Super Mario Bros. Movie    

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.