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Shedd Aquarium

Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm

1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. , Schaumburg, IL 60194

History Museums

Nature center along with living history farm. Special events throughout the year.

135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.

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The Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts •  Dec 04 – Dec 07

Bring your family to The Nutcracker and make this an annual tradition.

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Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts presents Thursday Night Laughs

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts •  Dec 18

Grab your friends for a night of the area's top stand-up comedians.

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Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week 2026

Chicago Northwest Region •  Feb 27 – Mar 08

Dig into the Chicago Northwest restaurant scene during the annual restaurant week.

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