So, the Brookfield Zoo isn't super close to Evanston, but it is supposed to be bigger and better than Lincoln Park. (I've never been) Starting October 2, 2008 through December 30, 2008 zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free zoo admission is good only during normal zoo hours. Parking costs $8.75.
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If you have information about free or low-cost activities for kids, or date night ideas for the parents, please email your ideas to freefunevanston@gmail.com
Always Free
* Barnes and Noble--(Evanston) Story time Saturday's and Monday's at 10:30 AM. They also have a fun Thomas the Train table for the kids to play with.
* Chicago Botanic Garden--Free but parking is expensive. Some people do park farther away and walk.
* Dearborn Observatory--Friday nights from 9-11 pm. (9-10 pm reservations required, 10-11 pm walk-ins are welcome)
* Evanston Public Library--The downtown library has a great play area for kids. Metered parking behind library, or heated parking underground.
* Lincoln Park Zoo--Free and metered parking on neighboring streets.
* Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art--Closed Monday's. Parking is free on the weekends, and after 4 PM on weekdays
* Ravinia--Children under the age of 5 are admitted free on Chicago Symphony Orchestra days for lawn seating.
* Wagner Farm--Public visitation hours Thurs - Sun from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Farm story time at 4:00 pm each Thursday.
* Chicago Botanic Garden--Free but parking is expensive. Some people do park farther away and walk.
* Dearborn Observatory--Friday nights from 9-11 pm. (9-10 pm reservations required, 10-11 pm walk-ins are welcome)
* Evanston Public Library--The downtown library has a great play area for kids. Metered parking behind library, or heated parking underground.
* Lincoln Park Zoo--Free and metered parking on neighboring streets.
* Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art--Closed Monday's. Parking is free on the weekends, and after 4 PM on weekdays
* Ravinia--Children under the age of 5 are admitted free on Chicago Symphony Orchestra days for lawn seating.
* Wagner Farm--Public visitation hours Thurs - Sun from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Farm story time at 4:00 pm each Thursday.
Low-Cost
*Kraft Kids Concerts (Ravinia)--tickets are $3 a person for the lawn.
*Swim Lessons--Evanston Township High School.
*Swim Lessons--Evanston Township High School.
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