Skokie’s Backlot Bash
Skokie Oakton and Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL, United StatesLive music, a carnival, food, a 5k, bingo, entertainment and more.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMorning 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 skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSaturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station for as long as you want to. Budding Botanists station will...
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Family Studio: Color Play
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, United StatesDrop by the Ryan Learning Center for an art activity inspired by Ellsworth Kelly: Spectrum Colors Arranged by Chance. Led by artist Mayra Cecilia Palafox, you and your family can experiment with color and shape as you create playful grid art.
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Chalk Howard Fest
Rogers Park Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesPresented by the Rogers Park Business Alliance, Chalk Howard Street Fest features world-renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, food by local purveyors, opportunities for amateur artists and family-friendly music and entertainment. Get there early to watch incredible art be created in front of your eyes, or join the fun and chalk your own masterpiece! Later...
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Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesSaturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station for as long as you want to. Budding Botanists station will...
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Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way. There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Laura Doherty & Rob Newhouse...
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois 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 following Discounts always apply as well: $3 tickets for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums...
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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 check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...
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Play! at Farm-in-the-Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesKids can explore the sights, smells, and textures of nature. Listen to stories, participate in arts and crafts, play in the sensory bin, and make music. Designed for children ages 1–5, Caregivers must stay with their children.
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Casting on the Pier
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis and the volunteers always do their best to accommodate everyone depending on demand.
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Wild Wednesdays
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesWild 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 hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...
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FREE Adler at Night Admission for Illinois Residents
Adler Planetarium 1300 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Adler Planetarium is open late on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm). Every Wednesday is free Museum Entry for Illinois residents with proof of residency! To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a...
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Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesOn select Wednesday nights, visit Gallagher Way for a free outdoor movie and enjoy the fresh air as you take in family-friendly classics, nostalgic comedies and more. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and watch the film for free on a first-come, first-served basis, or purchase...
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Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC). As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, but alcohol at various price points may be purchased...
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Free Admission at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois Residents can enjoy FREE admission to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. A $10 suggested donation per household is greatly appreciated.
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Nashwood
Downtown Highwood 17 Highwood Ave., HIghwood, IL, United StatesAttendees of all ages are encouraged to don their cowboy boots and hats over Labor Day Weekend for three days of FREE live country, bluegrass, blues and Southern rock music, as well as Southern inspired food and drink specials. With the majority of acts coming up from Nashville, songs will permeate the air as music...
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Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling
Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville, IL, United StatesThe Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a Family Fun...
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Taste of Polonia
Copernicus Center 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor four days, you can enjoy a true cultural experience that includes nonstop live music, dance performances, authentic Polish food and beer, exhibitions, local merchants, a casino, beer garden, a Kids Stage and area filled with great activities and much much more! -From the Taste of Polonia website Bounce inflatables, climbing wall, face painting, clowns...
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMorning 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 skill development, sensory exploration, and social interactions between families. A typical Morning Glories session can be expected to include story times, a sensory bin, lots...
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