Week of Events
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
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.
Dual Language Storytime
Dual Language Storytime
Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both those...
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsβ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024β25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20β24, 28β31; February 4β7, 11β14, 17, 18β21, 25β28 For information on more events like this, check out our...
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Swedish American Museum Free Days
Swedish American Museum Free Days
Admission is free for all visitors on the second Tuesday of each month. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
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.
PokΓ©mon Club
PokΓ©mon Club
Join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things PokΓ©mon! Bring along your favorite PokΓ©mon art, cards, or collectibles for show-and-tell session. Whether you're battling, trading, or discussing your favorite PokΓ©mon, this is the perfect place to connect with fellow fans and enhance your PokΓ©mon journey! Ages 6 and older, caregiver...
Family Movie Night – Noche de cine familiar
Family Movie Night – Noche de cine familiar
Β‘Γnete a nosotros para una noche de cine en EspaΓ±ol! Se proyectarΓ‘n pelΓculas infantiles populares en EspaΓ±ol para que las disfruten las familias. Join us for a Spanish-language movie night! Popular childrenβs movies will be shown in Spanish for families to enjoy. See movie details below.
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsβ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024β25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20β24, 28β31; February 4β7, 11β14, 17, 18β21, 25β28 For information on more events like this, check out our...
Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Dec 11: Hibernation Jan 8: Snowflakes Feb 12: Animal Tracks
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
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 Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History 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, EMTβs. With valid ID. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident 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...
Family Bingo Nights
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsβ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024β25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20β24, 28β31; February 4β7, 11β14, 17, 18β21, 25β28 For information on more events like this, check out our...
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
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.
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
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.
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidentsβ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024β25 Illinois resident FREE days include: December 18; January 20β24, 28β31; February 4β7, 11β14, 17, 18β21, 25β28 For information on more events like this, check out our...
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
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.
Lowe’s Kidsβ Workshops
Lowe’s Kidsβ Workshops
Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am β 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition β attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...
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