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(Today) Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry3/28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in our new exhibition, Unseen Oceans, to explore the depth with your own words.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Meet a Scientist: Birds vs. Fish3/28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
This session features Louise Bodt and Linnea Lungstrom.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry
Friday, March 29, 2024
- Meet a Scientist with Janet Voight: Mid-Water Cephalopods3/29, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Field Family Night: Clues from the Collection3/29, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
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- Meet a Scientist with Janet Voight: Mid-Water Cephalopods
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms4/2, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Free Wednesday 4/3, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Monarch Migration Storytime & Butterfly Craft4/3, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Monarch Migration Storytime & Butterfly Craft
- Free Wednesday
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry On The Spot4/4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric and Special Guest Poet Scott Sprunger in the Main Hall for Specialized Poems just for you!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Poetry On The Spot
Friday, April 5, 2024
- UChicagoGRAD Research Speaks4/5, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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- Dozin' with the DinosApr 5, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 6, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- UChicagoGRAD Research Speaks
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms4/9, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Free Wednesday 4/10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: National Farm Animals Day Storytime & Sing-a-Long4/10, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Hang out in the PlayLab for an interactive read-aloud session and sing-a-long circle.
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Free Wednesday
Sunday, April 14, 2024
- Itty Bitty Investigators: Colossal Fossils4/14, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Part of the series: Itty Bitty Investigators
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- Itty Bitty Investigators: Colossal Fossils
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms4/16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Free Wednesday 4/17, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Arab American Heritage Month Storytime and Craft4/17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in the Crown Family PlayLab for a storytime and craft!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Free Wednesday
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Cold-blooded Poetry4/18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the Reptiles & Amphibians gallery to write poems about our cold-blooded friends!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Cold-blooded Poetry
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 19, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 20, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms4/23, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Free Wednesday4/24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration4/24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Learn about the craft of Tatreez
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Arbor Day Storytime & Tree Building Challenge4/24, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Free Wednesday
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry4/25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric at the DNA Discovery Center and compose a poem using the language of DNA!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Genetic Poetry
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms 4/30, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDTOnline
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/1, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Spring has Sprung Storytime & Craft5/1, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Free Wednesday
Friday, May 3, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM5/3, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms 5/7, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Free Wednesday 5/8, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime & Rock Pet Painting5/8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
Tags for PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime & Rock Pet Painting
- Free Wednesday
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- 73rd Annual Members' Nights5/9, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
A Night of Exploration Awaits You!
Part of the series: Members’ Nights
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Friday, May 10, 2024
- 73rd Annual Members' Nights5/10, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
A Night of Exploration Awaits You!
Part of the series: Members’ Nights
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- 73rd Annual Members' Nights
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/14, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Women in Science Luncheon5/14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
The Field Museum Women’s Board is committed to supporting students and scientists at all stages of their careers through the annual Women in Science Luncheon event.
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/15, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Free Wednesday
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/21, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/22, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Free Wednesday
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms5/28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Free Wednesday5/29, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Lily Pad Obstacle Course5/29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Free Wednesday
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- Free Wednesday 6/5, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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Friday, June 7, 2024
- Queer Botany: Flowers and their connection to the LGBTQ+ Community6/7, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Queer Botany: Flowers and their connection to the LGBTQ+ Community
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- Free Wednesday 6/12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Free Wednesday
Friday, June 14, 2024
- Bloodsuckers Drag Ball6/14, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Join us in our historic Stanley Field Hall for the Museum’s annual drag event!
Part of the series: Pride Happy Hour & Drag Show
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- Bloodsuckers Drag Ball
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- Free Wednesday 6/19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott6/25, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Donate Blood! Save Lives!
Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Free Wednesday6/26, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Field Family Night: Mightiest Heroes6/26, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Free Wednesday
Friday, June 28, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 6/28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Free Wednesday7/3, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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- Free Wednesday
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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Friday, July 12, 2024
- Field Family Night: Field Games7/12, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
- Field Family Night: Field Games
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/17, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Free Wednesdays
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Free Wednesday 7/31, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/7, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/14, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Free Wednesday 8/28, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Friday, August 30, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM 8/30, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
Part of the series: Meet a Scientist
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- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM
Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott8/31, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Donate Blood! Save Lives!
Part of the series: Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches Abbott Blood Drives
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Free Wednesday 9/25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/2, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Friday, October 18, 2024
- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE10/18, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
Part of the series: Field Family Nights
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- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Free Wednesday 10/30, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Free Wednesday11/6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Friday, November 8, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Free Wednesday 11/13, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Free Wednesday11/20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Free Wednesday11/27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Free Wednesday12/4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Free Wednesday12/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Free Wednesday12/18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
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