We kept things budget-friendly in January, so why not keep it going for Frugal February? We’ve gathered over 600 events and activities for free family things to do in February 2026, so there’s no need to worry about the price tag on your next family adventure.
Free visits to Chicago’s most renowned museums, a trip to your local library for new books, or a snow-filled day on the sled hills will fill your February with family fun. Best of all, they’ll keep your wallet full, too!
Free February 2026 Fun in Chicagoland
Events may change, and some require prior registration. Please check directly with the hosting organization before you make plans!
February 1
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Sensory-Friendly Hour (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
- Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival (Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove)
- Valentines for Loved Ones (Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery)
- The Maker Table: Diamond Painting (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Sensory Friendly Program – Family Bingo (Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery)
- Make Break (check your local Michaels store)
- LEGO® Club (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
- Sunday Music Matinee: Heather Braoudakis (Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville) – register in advance
- STEAM Discovery: Olympics (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- What’s On The Menu? (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
February 2
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Fairy Tale Storytime with The Ice Queen and The Ice Princess (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
- Exploration Station (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- New Parent Support Group (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- STEAM Tots (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Homeschool Hangout (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Make and Create (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Movie Monday (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Valentine’s Day Craft (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- The Magnificent Hats of Mae Reeves (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- LEGO Mania (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
- Yeti Tea Party (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- LEGO Squad (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect) – register in advance
- Family Craft Night (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Noche de la Familia (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Winter Sports Trivia (Nichols Library, Naperville)
February 3
- Drop-in Craft (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Wildlife Connections (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
- DUPLO Builders (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
- Board and Card Games (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Sensory Playtime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Play and Learn (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
- BINGO (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Comic Club (Nichols Library, Naperville)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
- Sensory Storytime (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Reader’s Theater Presents (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
February 4
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Field Museum, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day (Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Oak Brook)
- New Parent Playdate (Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville)
- ZAP! Winter Storytime with the Zoo (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days (DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Allegro Rhythm & Read Class w/ Lori Gardner (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- LEGO® Club (La Grange Public Library, La Grange)
- Sort and Snacks (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- LEGO Builders Club (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- LEGO Club (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Nintendo Switch Gaming (La Grange Park Public Library, La Grange Park)
- Tween Video Game Challenge (Hoffman Estates Branch, Hoffman Estates)
- Drop-in Valentines Cards (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- Yoga for Kids (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- STEAM Lab: Heart Collage (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- After School LEGO Club (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Bears Around The World (Palatine Public Library, Palatine)
- Local Business Guest Reader: Katie w/ Hive Fusion (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Crafty Afternoons (Maywood Public Library, Maywood) – register in advance
- The Magic School Bus Has a Heart (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park – registration required
- Minecraft Engineers (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect) – register in advance
- Chinese Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Spanish Storytime (Nichols Library, Naperville)
February 5
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Not Quite Ready for Storytime (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
- Homeschool Hangout (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Early Intervention Playgroup (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- WonderKids: Owls (Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville) – register in advance
- Korean Language Storytime (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- Bilingual Storytime (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Conservatory Kids Story Time (Friendship Park Conservatory, Des Plaines)
- Little Builders (Clarendon Hills Public Library, Clarendon Hills)
- Sensory Storytime (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale) – registration required
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Supported Storytime & Craft with Little Steps (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
- Craft: Love Bug (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Hobby Club (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale) – register in advance
- Winter Open Climb (Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest) – registration is required
- Kindness Club (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Brick Builders (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Ada Twist Scientist: STEM Stations (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Smash Bros. Tourney (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- Family Lego Night (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Pokémon Club (Nichols Library, Naperville)
- Family LEGO Build (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
February 6
- Pop-Up Program: Winter Olympics Torch (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Fridays in the Field (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Learn to Draw (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Science Detectives: Pirates (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
- Twin Leaf Tales (Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles)
- Sensory Hour (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- Scales-N-Tales Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Lunar New Year with Jewel-Osco (Jewel Osco (Chicago), Chicago)
- Game Day Fridays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Fandom Friday: Squishmallows (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- First Friday: Play with ScribbleMonster (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Game On (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Build and Watch: Mulan (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect) – register in advance
- First Fridays (Downtown Aurora)
- Tabletop Games Social Hour (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- First Friday: Rhythm Circle (Santori Library, Aurora)
February 7
- Home Depot Workshop (check your local store)
- PopCon (Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien)
- Meet Pete the Cat (Palatine Public Library, Palatine)
- LEGO® Exhibit (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Lunar New Year Party (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- STEAM Saturdays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Legotastic Saturday (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- Early Childhood Resource Fair (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Saturday Drop-In Craft (Riverside Public Library, Riverside)
- Saturday Collage Art (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- Sunday Kids Club (check your local Michaels store)
- Drop-In Board Game Day (Batavia Public Library, Batavia)
- Learn to Draw (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- 100 Years of Winter Olympics (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Clifford the Big Red Dog Story Time (Clarendon Hills Public Library, Clarendon Hills)
- Valentines Craft Show & Vendor Market (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
- Lego Club (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Family Concert: Nanny Nikki (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire) – registration required
- Popsicle Puppets (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Ice-A-Palooza (Central Athletic Complex, Wheaton)
- Dual Language Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- My Little Valentine’s Yoga Class w/ Simply Yoga (Three Stories Books, Lemont) – register in advance
- Victorian Valentines (DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton) – registration is required
- The Magic of Marionettes (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park) – registration is required
- Winter Fest (Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, Lombard)
- Feature Film-The Bad Guys 2 (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
- Pokemon Fun (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- What’s On The Menu? (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
February 8
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Play for All (Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago) – register in advance
- Lunar New Year (Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs) – registration is required
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Valentines Craft Show & Vendor Market (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
- LEGO® Exhibit (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Victorian Valentines (DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton) – registration is required
- Sunday STEAM Club (Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery)
- 100 Years of Winter Olympics (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Make Break (check your local Michaels store)
- Sunday Crafternoons (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- Concert: Ochin Pakhi Bengali Band (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- What’s On The Menu? (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
February 9
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Arwa Yemeni Coffee Storytime (Arwa Yemeni Coffee, Bolingbrook)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Cuentos y Cantos Storytime (Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn)
- Messy Art (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Yoga Adventure Jr. (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Sensory-Friendly Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Homeschool Hangout (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Make and Create (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Movie Monday (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Game Arcade: Switch Games (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Maker Monday – Pop Up Cards (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Dress to Impress: A Celebration of Black Fashion (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Bark for Books (Naper Boulevard Library, Naperville)
- Drop In Shrinky Dinks (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
- Noche de la Familia (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime (Santori Library, Aurora)
February 10
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Storytime at Society 57 (Downtown Aurora, Aurora)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- Valentines Day Storytime & Craft (Palatine Public Library, Palatine) – register in advance
- Swedish American Museum Free Days (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
- Wildlife Connections (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
- Board and Card Games (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Play and Learn (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
- Homeschool Explorers (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst) – registration is required
- Lego Club (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- Lunar New Year Party Drop-In (Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien)
- Valentine’s Creations (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
- C.I.T.Y. of Support Playgroup (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst)
- Valentine’s Day STEAM (Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville) – register in advance
- Video Game Club (Nichols Library, Naperville)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
- Polish Storytime (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Instrument Petting Zoo (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire) – registration is required
- Sweetheart Dance (Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn) – registration is required
- Sensory Storytime (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
February 11
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Field Museum, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day (Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Oak Brook)
- Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center (Creek Bend Nature Center, St. Charles)
- Marvelous Miércoles (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days (DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Valentine’s Day Sensory Playtime (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- Homeschool Hangout (Batavia Public Library, Batavia)
- Free Zone (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
- It’s a Mo Willems Party! (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
- Crafternoon: 3D Love Bug (Hoffman Estates Branch, Hoffman Estates)
- LEGO Club (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Pokemon Meet Up (Riverside Public Library, Riverside)
- Gargantuan Games (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Animal Explorations (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Valentines for Seniors (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale)
- DIY Valentines (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Make a Watercolor Heart Garland (Clarendon Hills Public Library, Clarendon Hills) – registration is required
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- After School LEGO Club (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Honeybees of Charles Henry Turner (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Guest Reader: Lauren Linhart (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Crafty Afternoons (Maywood Public Library, Maywood) – register in advance
- LHS Book Buddies (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Los Cantores: Bilingual Sing-Along with Lady Equine (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
- Chinese Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Spanish Storytime (Nichols Library, Naperville)
- Polish Storytime: Haircuts (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- Family Craft Night: Macrame Hearts (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Evening Movie Showing: How to Train Your Dragon (Hanover Park Branch, Hanover Park)
February 12
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Storytime at the Museum (Bolingbrook Historical Museum, Bolingbrook)
- Chat and Play Cafe (Indian Trails Public Library – Main Branch, Wheeling)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Happy Hearts Storytime & Craft (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- Hugs and Hearts Storytime (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- Sensory Storytime (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale) – registration required
- Polish Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Heart Candy Jewelry (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Homeschool Hangout (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Homeschool Huddle: Winter Wildlife with Red Oak Nature Center (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Bingo Thursday (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Create Kindness (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Winter Open Climb (Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest) – registration is required
- Art Club (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Adventurers’ Club (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Who Would Win? Ultimate Zodiac Showdown (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Scopes in the City (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Family VR and Gaming Night (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Valentine Cake Decorating (Prairie View Community Center, Morton Grove) – registration is required
- Valentines Day Storytime & Craft (Palatine Public Library, Palatine) – register in advance
February 13
- Drop In Crafts (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Happy Hearts (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Fridays in the Field (Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs)
- Bilingual Storytime: Polish, Dwujęzyczne opowieści (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
- Cupid’s Cuties Dance Party (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- Valentines Day Storytime & Craft (Palatine Public Library, Palatine) – register in advance
- Nature Storytime (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Scales-N-Tales Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Connect and Play Library Playdate (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Valentine’s Bingo (Riverside Public Library, Riverside)
- Lovely Valentines (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
- Cuentos en Español (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- Homeschool Hangout (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Ella-Palooza (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- LEGO Building Challenge: Derby Races (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Art Sparks: A Homeschool Meet-Up (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Afternoon Movie Showing: Cool Runnings (Hoffman Estates Branch, Hoffman Estates)
- Movie: Hidden Figures (Geneva Public Library, Geneva) – register in advance
- Kicia Kocia. Kochamy (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- Game Day Fridays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Stories and Snacks (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- Murder Mystery (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Junior RPG Club (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge) – register in advance
- Youth STEM Club (Bellwood Public Library, Bellwood)
- Sports Heroes A to Z (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
February 14
- Saturday Stay and Play (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Winter Birds – Free Nature Discovery Days (Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville)
- Donuts with Dads (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale)
- STEAM Saturdays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- World Language Storytime: Spanish (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Sunday Kids Club (Michaels (check your local Michaels store)
- Sunshine Squad: Spread Love (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
- We Love Minecraft (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Valentine’s Day Storytime (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park) – registration is required
- Park Play Date: Winter Edition (Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles)
- Lego Club (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Family Day: Heartstrings (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
- Besties Ball (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
- Love and Luck Festival (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
- Family Movie and Craft: Minecraft (Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn) – registration is required
- Valentine’s Day Party (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- LEGO Club (Bolingbrook Historical Museum, Bolingbrook)
- Cupid’s Creation Station (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- We Love Minecraft (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- What’s On The Menu? (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
February 15
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Great Backyard Bird Count (Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles)
- Family Sensory Hour (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst)
- Mardi Gras Art Activity Day (Downtown Batavia)
- Guest Crafter: Art & Culture Commission (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Loose Parts Play (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- The Maker Table: Diamond Painting (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Make Break (check your local Michaels store)
- Family Concert Series: Clarence Goodman-African American Music Through the Decades (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
- Catch the Twain—The Musical (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
- Concert: Donna Herula Trio (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Ayodele Drum and Dance (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- BINGO (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
February 16
- Winter Birds – Free Nature Discovery Days (Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville)
- Winter Wonderland (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- KPop Demon Hunters Party (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Animal Showcase (Batavia Public Library, Batavia) – pick up tickets in advance
- Brain Games (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- Commemorative Day: Presidents’ Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Love Monster Storytime and Craft (Palatine Public Library – North Hoffman Branch, Palatine)
- Nature Center Open House (Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace)
- School’s Out Drop-in Craft (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
- Swords and Storytelling (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- STEAM Tots (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Day Off Concert: Little Miss Ann (Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Glen Ellyn)
- Balloon Olympics: Winter Edition (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood) – register in advance
- Wendy and DB in Concert (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Hot Wheels: Ready, Set, Race! (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst)
- All About Science (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Homeschool Lego Free Build (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Movie Monday: Minecraft Movie (Riverside Public Library, Riverside)
- Black Innovation: A STEM Escape Room (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook) – registration is required
- Lunar New Year Celebration (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- STEAM Play (Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville)
- Winter Olympics Fun with Roary (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire) – register in advance
- Miss Jamie and Friends Concert Series (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
- Make and Create (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Lego Free Build (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Movie Monday (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- School’s Out Drop-in Craft (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
- Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year Celebration (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- La Loteria (Palatine Public Library – Rand Road Branch, Palatine) – register in advance
- Pokémon Club (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Noche de la Familia (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Brick Builders (Nichols Library, Naperville)
February 17
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Discovery Playtime (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Winter Olympic Activities (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Mardi Gras Sensory Bottle (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- Wildlife Connections (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
- Board and Card Games (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Sensory Playtime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- The Amazing Heart: Brilliant Blood (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
- Play and Learn (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
- Discovery Playtime (Westmont Public Library, Westmont)
- BINGO (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- InvestiGators Party (Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows)
- Fandom Fun – Disney Villains (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Books & Cooks Winter Showdown (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn) – register in advance
- Winter Sports Trivia (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
- Kids Time at the Museum (The Museums at Lisle Station Park, Lisle) – register in advance
- Sensory Storytime (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Chess Club (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Family Story Night (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove) – register in advance
- Ballet Folklorico Yetlanezi (Aurora Public Library – West Branch, Aurora)
February 18
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Field Museum, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day (Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Oak Brook)
- Marvelous Miércoles (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days (DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago)
- Spanish Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Drop-in Art (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
- LEGO Free Build (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
- LEGO Club (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Puzzle Challenge (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- Zumba for Kids (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- After School LEGO Club (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Crafternoon: Snowman Crafts (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Crafty Afternoons (Maywood Public Library, Maywood) – register in advance
- Chinese Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Spanish Storytime (Nichols Library, Naperville)
February 19
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Koffee with Kara (Pottawatomie Community Center, St. Charles)
- Chick-fil-A Storytime (Chik-Fil-A, Bolingbrook)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Dual Language Storytime (Nichols Library, Naperville)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Not Quite Ready for Storytime (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Barnyard Books (Primrose Farm, St. Charles) – register in advance
- My Grown Up And Me: Create Like Jean-Michel Basquiat (Indian Trails Public Library – Main Branch, Wheeling)
- ZAP! Storytime with the Zoo (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Craft: Fox Heart (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Tooth Talk with Bloom Pediatric Dentistry (Helen Plum Library, Lombard) – register in advance
- Munch Madness (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
- LEGO Librarians (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Winter Open Climb (Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest) – registration is required
- Kindness Club (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Video Game Club (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- LEGO Free Build (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
- Pokémon Club (Naper Boulevard Library, Naperville)
- Olympic Family Fun Night (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Dungeons and Dragons (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Noche de Loteria (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
February 20
- Free Developmental Screenings for Children (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Sensory Supported Storytime (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton) – register in advance
- Spanish Storytime (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Homeschool Exploration: Wangari’s Trees of Peace (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Scales-N-Tales Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Cuentos en Español (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- Homeschool Hangout (Lemont Public Library, Lemont)
- Game Day Fridays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Guest Reader: Michiniewicz Ballerinas (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Game On (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
February 21
- Lunar New Year (Oak Park Conservatory, Oak Park)
- Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
- STEAM Saturdays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops (check your local store) – registration recommended
- Spark’s Snow Day (Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Legopalooza Open Lego Play (Riverside Public Library, Riverside)
- Sunday Kids Club (check your local Michaels store)
- ‘I Am Not a Costume!’ Reading and Book Signing (Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville) – register in advance
- Colgate® Bright Smiles,Bright Futures Van and Community Fair (Santori Library (Aurora), Aurora)
- Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration (Uptown, Chicago)
- Tiny Great Performances (DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville)
- Lego Club (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Dig in to Play: Toddler Sensory Time (Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst)
- Dance to China: Lunar New Year Celebration (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
- Super Saturday: Kidworks “African American History…Live!” (Indian Trails Public Library – Main Branch, Wheeling)
- Early Learning Expo (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Character Visit: Ice Queen (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Love Your Health Community Health Fair (Yorktown Center, Lombard)
- Maple Sugaring (Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago)
- Movie Afternoon (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- Craft Supply Swap (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Brick Builders (Naper Boulevard Library, Naperville)
- Lego Club (Aurora Public Library – West Branch, Aurora)
- Train Saturdays (DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton)
- Chinese New Year: Year of the Horse (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Dinosaur Dimensions (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Glow in the Snow (Central Park, Naperville)
February 22
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Maple Sugaring (Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago)
- Wild Cards (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Make Break (check your local Michaels store)
- Trading Card Club (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
- Sunday Crafternoons (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- LEGO Club (Batavia Public Library, Batavia)
- Lunar New Year Celebration (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale)
- Axolotl Gender Reveal (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Baby Winter Olympics 2026 (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Sensory Supported Storytime (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton) – register in advance
February 23
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Drop-In Craft (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Playgroup for Language Development (Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines)
- Big Feelings with Sesame Street (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Yoga Adventure Jr. (Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale)
- Make and Create (Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove)
- Movie Monday (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Brick Builders (La Grange Park Public Library, La Grange Park)
- Fan Club (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- The Get Down: A Celebration of Rap and Hip-Hop (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Legopalooza (Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn)
- Winter Family Craft (Helen Plum Library, Lombard) – register in advance
- Noche de la Familia (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime (Santori Library, Aurora)
February 24
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Plum Playdate (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
- Spanish Story Time (Clarendon Hills Public Library, Clarendon Hills)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Bailar (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Wildlife Connections (River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook)
- Developmental Playgroup (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Board and Card Games (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Play and Learn (Mount Prospect Public Library – South Branch, Mount Prospect)
- Homeschool Art Club (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Family BINGO (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- Brush, Floss, Smile (Palatine Public Library, Palatine)
- Stories in Stained Glass (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Free Night (Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago)
- Family Lotería (Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn) – register in advance
- Wintertime Fireside Pajama Storytime (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside) – register in advance
- Winter Family Craft (Helen Plum Library, Lombard) – register in advance
- Family LEGO Club (Indian Trails Public Library – Main Branch, Wheeling)
- Sensory Storytime (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
February 25
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Field Museum, Chicago)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day (Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Oak Brook)
- Ukrainian Family Storytime (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- Marvelous Miércoles (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days (DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Sensory-Friendly Storytime (Naper Boulevard Library, Naperville)
- LEGO Club (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Pokemon Pals (Hinsdale Public Library, Hinsdale)
- Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Evenings (Adler Planetarium, Chicago)
- After School LEGO Club (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Guest Reader: Meissl Boyce from Nazarene PreSchool (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Crafty Afternoons (Maywood Public Library, Maywood) – register in advance
- LHS Book Buddies (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Chinese Storytime (95th Street Library, Naperville)
- Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? (La Grange Public Library, La Grange) – register in advance
- Spanish Storytime (Nichols Library, Naperville)
February 26
- Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Admission Days (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago)
- Building Art Together (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Storytime at Wholey Granoly (Wholey Granoly, Bolingbrook)
- Chat and Play Cafe (Indian Trails Public Library – Main Branch, Wheeling)
- MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Mini Math Magicians (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire) – register in advance
- Winter Beach Party (Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery)
- Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, Hora de cuentos bilingüe (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
- Nature’s Art Box (Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs) – register in advance
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Febru-fairy Tales Dance (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
- Pop-in Play: Let It Snow (Helen Plum Library, Lombard)
- Homeschool Award-Winning Book Club (Santori Library, Aurora)
- Winter Craft Fair (Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Glen Ellyn)
- Cocoa and Crafts – Decorate Your Own Mug (Hanover Park Branch, Hanover Park)
- Fandom Club (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
- Winter Family Fun in the Neighborhood (Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Glen Ellyn)
- Bingo Thursday (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Winter Open Climb (Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest) – registration is required
- Family LEGO Night (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Dungeons and Dragons (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Noche de Lotería (Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood)
- Voyageur Family Fun Night (Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville) – registration is required
February 27
- Community Partner Playdate (Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton)
- Big Blue Blocks Playdate (Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire)
- Developmental Speech Language Playgroup with Assential Therapies (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge)
- Life-Sized Candyland – Sensory Friendly Time (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day (Chicago History Museum, Chicago)
- Wild Child (Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook) – register is required
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Scales-N-Tales Storytime (Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park)
- Little Miss Ann Kids Concert (St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles)
- Free Admission for Illinois Residents (The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago)
- Life-Sized Candyland (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Kids Teeny Terrarium Workshop (The Growing Place, Naperville) – register in advance
- Cuentos en Español (Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park)
- BFF Bash (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Preschool Play: An Afternoon with Doc McStuffins (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- K-Pop Party (Santori Library (Aurora), Aurora)
- Pokémon Party (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Game Day Fridays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Pokemon Party (Prospect Heights Public Library, Prospect Heights)
- Stories and Snacks (Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park)
- Family Game Night (Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield)
- Hollywood Hit Flicks (North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside)
- Pokémon Club (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Yeti Party (Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville)
February 28
- Saturday Stay and Play (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Discover the Legacy: Black Americans Who Inspire Display (Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg)
- Calm & Cozy Movie Time – Mulan (Geneva Public Library, Geneva)
- Life-Sized Candyland – Sensory Friendly Time (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Maple Tapping & Tasting (Indian Boundary Park, Bolingbrook) – register in advance
- Engineering Fest (Chicago Architecture Center, Chicago)
- STEAM Saturdays (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Firefly Family Theatre: Spark’s Snow Day (Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge) – pick up tickets in advance
- Baby Prom (Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect)
- Winterfest (Bartlett Nature Center, Bartlett)
- Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day (Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield)
- Lunar New Year Storytime and Craft (Palatine Public Library, Palatine) – register in advance
- Sunday Kids Club (check your local Michaels store)
- Cozy Tales & Chilly Trails (Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs) – register in advance
- Happy Birthday, Pokémon (Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook)
- Lego Club (Maywood Public Library, Maywood)
- Life-Sized Candyland (Oswego Public Library, Oswego)
- Family Literacy Day (Bellwood Public Library, Bellwood) – register in advance
- Maple Sugaring (Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago)
- Squishmallow Book Day (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
- Pokemon Card Tournament (Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn) – registration is requried
- Bone Appétit (Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest)
Free February Holiday Fun
There’s a lot to celebrate in February! We have lists for Valentine’s Day Fun and ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year. Each list includes official events, as well as ideas for at-home fun.
Visiting Your Local Library is Always Free
Almost all library events are free! Check out a new book, movie, or even board games! Our handy list of the 10 best libraries in the suburbs gives you a look at some of our readers’ favorites.
Free February Fun in the Great Outdoors
Outdoor ice rinks are scattered all over the suburbs. Most outdoor ice rinks are free and offer no shortage of fun! (If you don’t own skates, rental fees may apply.) Check out our round-ups of Ice Rinks in the Suburbs for ideas.
February almost always sees a few good snow days. When that is the case, make sure you get out there and hit the Sledding Hills in the Western Suburbs.
Most nature centers in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County offer free snowshoe rentals! Here’s our list of other great places for snowshoe rentals if you don’t mind spending a small fee for rentals.
Bring the great outdoors indoors! Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago is free to Chicago residents, whereas Elmhurst’s Wilder Park Conservatory and Oak Park Conservatory are free to all.
Free February Fun at Nature Centers
Almost all of the nature centers are free, but February is a great time to visit in particular because you can enjoy nature without worrying about the cold. We especially love these visits with toddlers, as there’s plenty to see without tiring out little legs.
Free February Fun at Local Museums
Many local museums are offering free days in February, so check out our list of 2026 Museum Free Days for easy planning.
Free Visits to the Zoo
Brave the elements, warm up at indoor exhibits, and enjoy a day at our favorite zoos. Lincoln Park Zoo and Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora are always free. Brookfield Zoo has quite a few free days scheduled in February 2026. Cosley Zoo in Wheaton is free for children, Wheaton residents, and members; adults visitors will pay a small fee.
Other Free Things to Do in February
Your time and attention are free, but they can be worth so much to others! Give back during this season of love by volunteering with your kids at one of these amazing local organizations.
Dine out at a local restaurant offering Kids Eat Free options. While these deals usually require that an adult meal is purchased, you’ll certainly notice a smaller tab when you visit on Kids Eat Free nights.
Check out our Best Winter Activities for more ideas to help your family enjoy the winter months.
