Fermilab Submitted by: ADMIN

A U.S. Department of Energy particle physics laboratory with public tours, a visitor center, an art gallery, and thousands of acres of restored prairie and bison herd open to the public.

Free guided tours, roughly monthly, ages 10+, registration required. Check website for dates. Self-guided atrium/prairie access free on weekdays, no registration. REAL ID required for adults. No residency requirement; admission is already free.

Contact:   Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia, IL 60510

Field Museum Submitted by: ADMIN

A major natural history museum on the lakefront, home to "Sue" the T. rex, along with exhibits on ancient Egypt, evolution, and cultures from around the world.

Free Wednesdays for IL residents, basic admission only, reserve online, proof of residency required. Always free for active military, Chicago police/fire, IL teachers, kids under 12. Museums for All participant: $3/person (up to 6) with EBT or WIC card from any state, in-person purchase only.

Contact:   1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Forest City Christian Co-op Submitted by: ADMIN

A Christian, statement-of-faith-based group of homeschooling families in Rockford who meet to support one another and share teaching duties. It's a members-only group, join by request through their site, no public class schedule or pricing is listed, so specifics on cost, ages, and meeting days would need to come from the co-op directly.

Contact:   Rockford, IL

Forest Friends Play Group Submitted by: ADMIN

An outdoor playdate and meet-up group for homeschooling families in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Contact:   Rock County, WI