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  • May 2025

  • Tue 20
    May 20, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The...

    Free
  • Wed 21
    view of center hall in Field Museum
    May 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to...

    Free
  • Wed 21
    letters that say story time
    May 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    PlayLab Play Date: Jewish American Heritage Storytime

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, storytime session celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Throughout this interactive readaloud, a special guest...

    FREE
  • Wed 21
    kids playing outside
    May 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wild Wednesdays

    Wild Wednesdays

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug...

    FREE
  • Wed 21
    astronaut floating in space
    May 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Every Wednesday night we are open late, and free for Illinois residents! Join us after work, school or for date night at the Adler Planetarium you’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities,...

    Free
  • Thu 22
    May 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.

    Free
  • Fri 23
    penguins waddling near a bucket
    May 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am - May 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    Summer Kickoff at Lincoln Park Zoo

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Ready for sunnier days and warmer weather? Start the season in style with Lincoln Park Zoo’s Summer Kickoff on Memorial Day weekend! This free and family-friendly celebration features ticketed attractions...

    FREE
  • Fri 23
    little girl with binoculars in front of plants and colorful doors
    May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning Glories

    Morning Glories

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor...

    Free
  • Mon 26
    bee on a flower
    May 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Family Nature Adventure: Pollination Investigation

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    :"Grab your favorite adventure buddy and head over to the Nature Museum! Hit the trails around the museum and learn about the close relationship between plants and animals! Your Nature...

    $20 – $30
  • Tue 27
    May 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The...

    Free
  • Wed 28
    view of center hall in Field Museum
    May 28, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to...

    Free
  • Wed 28
    letters that say story time
    May 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    PlayLab Play Date: Mental Health Awareness Month Storytime with Chicago Public Library

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Mental Health Awareness Month is...

    FREE
  • Wed 28
    kid cutting colored paper with scissors
    May 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art After Dark

    Art After Dark

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Join GPCA’s Nature Educators on Wednesday evenings to explore and discover together! This program runs every week from 4-7:30pm. This free, drop in program is designed for kids and families...

    FREE
  • Wed 28
    kids playing outside
    May 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wild Wednesdays

    Wild Wednesdays

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug...

    FREE
  • Wed 28
    astronaut floating in space
    May 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents

    Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Every Wednesday night we are open late, and free for Illinois residents! Join us after work, school or for date night at the Adler Planetarium you’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities,...

    Free
  • Thu 29
    May 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

    Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.

    Free
  • Fri 30
    little girl with binoculars in front of plants and colorful doors
    May 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning Glories

    Morning Glories

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor...

    Free
  • June 2025

  • Tue 3
    June 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art

    Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Residents receive FREE admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Usual Rates: Adults: $22 Students, teachers, and anyone 65+: $14 Note: Anyone under 18 is always FREE   The...

    Free
  • Wed 4
    view of center hall in Field Museum
    June 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to...

    Free
  • Wed 4
    letters that say story time
    June 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    PlayLab Play Date: Summer of SUE Storytime

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6-year-olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime celebrating SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex. This year the Field celebrates the 25th anniversary of SUE...

    FREE
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