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All guests can enjoy free admission to the Illinois Holocaust Museum on the last Monday of the month. Reserve your tickets online to experience the world-class exhibitions and programs, including an interactive holographic theatre, and a first-in-the-world virtual reality experience that allows visitors to walk through concentration camps along with Holocaust Survivors who experienced them. While the exhibits cover tough content, there are warnings before anything becomes graphic.
All guests can enjoy free admission to the Illinois Holocaust Museum on the last Monday of the month. Reserve your tickets online to experience the world-class exhibitions and programs, including an interactive holographic theatre, and a first-in-the-world virtual reality experience that allows visitors to walk through concentration camps along with Holocaust Survivors who experienced them. While the exhibits cover tough content, there are warnings before anything becomes graphic.
Illinois residents receive free museum entry at MSI on select dates throughout the year. This incredible science museum in Hyde Park has so many fun and interactive exhibits across a wide range of scientific fields; from watching baby chicks hatch to seeing a tornado form, kids will love learning at MSI! Special experiences are not included, but can be added in for a fee. Active military, veterans, Illinois teachers and first responders are always free, as well as individuals and families with an EBT or WIC card, and Illinois school groups on registered field trips - including home school families!
Illinois residents receive free museum entry at MSI on select dates throughout the year. This incredible science museum in Hyde Park has so many fun and interactive exhibits across a wide range of scientific fields; from watching baby chicks hatch to seeing a tornado form, kids will love learning at MSI! Special experiences are not included, but can be added in for a fee. Active military, veterans, Illinois teachers and first responders are always free, as well as individuals and families with an EBT or WIC card, and Illinois school groups on registered field trips - including home school families!
Illinois residents enjoy free admission to the Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year, which are announced on their website on a rolling basis. Through June, Illinois residents are free on Tuesday evenings between 5 and 9 pm. Guests have access to all open animal and permanent exhibits, as well as the chance to attend Animal Spotlights in the Oceanarium throughout the day, where animal care experts highlight animal adaptations of penguins, belugas, sea lions and dolphins.
Free admission is validated when you enter your billing zip code during checkout, and IDs for all adult ticket holders checked at your visit. Please note that there is a $5 transaction fee to reserve tickets online, though you can also call to reserve admission with no convenience fee. Walk-ups reservations are also offered subject to availability, though spots fill up quickly so advance reservations are highly recommended.
Illinois residents enjoy free admission to the Shedd Aquarium on select days throughout the year, which are announced on their website on a rolling basis. Through June, Illinois residents are free on Tuesday evenings between 5 and 9 pm. Guests have access to all open animal and permanent exhibits, as well as the chance to attend Animal Spotlights in the Oceanarium throughout the day, where animal care experts highlight animal adaptations of penguins, belugas, sea lions and dolphins.
Free admission is validated when you enter your billing zip code during checkout, and IDs for all adult ticket holders checked at your visit. Please note that there is a $5 transaction fee to reserve tickets online, though you can also call to reserve admission with no convenience fee. Walk-ups reservations are also offered subject to availability, though spots fill up quickly so advance reservations are highly recommended.
Illinois residents enjoy free admission at the world-class Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm between June 6–September 26, 2024. What's more, Illinois educators (including homeschooling parents), LINK & WIC cardholders, kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18 are free every day. If you reserve your free tickets online, the discount will be applied based on the zip code provided with the billing address at checkout. Otherwise, stop by the admissions desk when you visit to request your free admission.
Illinois residents enjoy free admission at the world-class Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm between June 6–September 26, 2024. What's more, Illinois educators (including homeschooling parents), LINK & WIC cardholders, kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18 are free every day. If you reserve your free tickets online, the discount will be applied based on the zip code provided with the billing address at checkout. Otherwise, stop by the admissions desk when you visit to request your free admission.
Say farewell to summer while enjoying music, food and beverage, a Family Fun area, a carnival, a parade and more!
Say farewell to summer while enjoying music, food and beverage, a Family Fun area, a carnival, a parade and more!
Kidcreate Studio specializes in children’s art classes and camps, At Kidcreate, your child will create art, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials and mediums. They also host art-themed birthday parties and offer "art on the go" that can set up a class for a group or organization outside their building setting.
Kidcreate Studio specializes in children’s art classes and camps, At Kidcreate, your child will create art, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials and mediums. They also host art-themed birthday parties and offer "art on the go" that can set up a class for a group or organization outside their building setting.
The Color Wheel Studio is housed in contemporary artist's Donald Jackson's studio. Since this is a real working artist’s studio, children learn art in a whole new way. An interview is required before beginning classes and is a great option for budding artists serious about developing their skills.
The Color Wheel Studio is housed in contemporary artist's Donald Jackson's studio. Since this is a real working artist’s studio, children learn art in a whole new way. An interview is required before beginning classes and is a great option for budding artists serious about developing their skills.
Color Me Mine is a pottery painting place. Guests pick their pieces to paint and can use everything in the studio - colors, stencils and more. They also offer birthday parties and Kids Night Out events where parents can drop kids off for a fun painting night.
Color Me Mine is a pottery painting place. Guests pick their pieces to paint and can use everything in the studio - colors, stencils and more. They also offer birthday parties and Kids Night Out events where parents can drop kids off for a fun painting night.
Glazed Expressions is a cozy paint-your-own pottery studio. There's an entire wall full of ceramic options for you to select from, including dishes, coffee mugs, cute animals and more. After you've finished creating your art, a clear glaze is applied and it is put into the kiln. In seven days, your work can be picked up.
Parents, take note that this studio is BYOB! Wednesdays and Thursdays are ADULTS ONLY from 6-9pm, but they are always BYOB. Keep this in mind for unique Chicago date nights!
Glazed Expressions is a cozy paint-your-own pottery studio. There's an entire wall full of ceramic options for you to select from, including dishes, coffee mugs, cute animals and more. After you've finished creating your art, a clear glaze is applied and it is put into the kiln. In seven days, your work can be picked up.
Parents, take note that this studio is BYOB! Wednesdays and Thursdays are ADULTS ONLY from 6-9pm, but they are always BYOB. Keep this in mind for unique Chicago date nights!
This Touch-a-Truck event allows you to have a hands-on experience with a wide variety of vehicles while you learn about the essential jobs that they do. You will find anything from tractors to concrete mixers to a wide variety of emergency vehicles. Sensory-friendly time will be available.
This Touch-a-Truck event allows you to have a hands-on experience with a wide variety of vehicles while you learn about the essential jobs that they do. You will find anything from tractors to concrete mixers to a wide variety of emergency vehicles. Sensory-friendly time will be available.
The Farmington Founders Festival offers a touch-a-truck event as part of their festivities.
The Farmington Founders Festival offers a touch-a-truck event as part of their festivities.
Tons O' Trucks & Wheeled Wonders is a great opportunity for kiddos to explore over 40 vehicles. Kids can climb inside the trucks and honk horns on all of their favorite types of vehicles. And for even more fun, there will be inflatables, face painting, train rides, refreshments, giveaways and more!
Tons O' Trucks & Wheeled Wonders is a great opportunity for kiddos to explore over 40 vehicles. Kids can climb inside the trucks and honk horns on all of their favorite types of vehicles. And for even more fun, there will be inflatables, face painting, train rides, refreshments, giveaways and more!
Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Resort offers both indoor and outdoor water parks, as well as thrilling rollercoasters and amusement park rides, like twirling teacups and bumper cars. Take a plunge down several water slides or sit in a hot tub to relax. Lodging options include typical hotel suites, but also tents for camping and unique treehouse beds! Kids love it!
Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Resort offers both indoor and outdoor water parks, as well as thrilling rollercoasters and amusement park rides, like twirling teacups and bumper cars. Take a plunge down several water slides or sit in a hot tub to relax. Lodging options include typical hotel suites, but also tents for camping and unique treehouse beds! Kids love it!
The Wilderness Resort is located on 600 acres consisting of cabin-themed properties and villas, and including multiple indoor and outdoor water parks, and so many family attractions. The resort features arcades, a laser arena, go-carts, ropes course, mini-golf and more, including Take Flight, an aerial adventure theatre ride.
The Wilderness Resort is located on 600 acres consisting of cabin-themed properties and villas, and including multiple indoor and outdoor water parks, and so many family attractions. The resort features arcades, a laser arena, go-carts, ropes course, mini-golf and more, including Take Flight, an aerial adventure theatre ride.
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