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The Science Center of Southern Illinois
The Science Center of Southern Illinois things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Science Museum in Carbondale, IL USA

Encouraging children to develop their natural curiosity and exploration through hands-on experience. Featuring many interactive science exhibits targeting ages 3-13. this museum has it all. Welcome to the Science Center of Illinois! In 1994, The Science Center of Southern Illinois opened its doors and an incredible journey of innovative hand-on science education and fun began. Since that day, we have welcomed many visitors from communities near and far.


The Spurlock Museum
The Spurlock Museum things to do on a rainy day in Champaign, IL
Museum in Urbana, IL USA

The Spurlock Museum showcases the people and places of our world with a special emphasis on heritage through members of individual cultures and communities. The Spurlock Museum houses five different galleries that showcase the people and places of our world. Its emphasis on heritage through members of individual cultures and communities allows visitors an inside look into humanity.

Tinker Swiss Cottage
Tinker Swiss Cottage things to do on a rainy day in Rockford, IL
Museum in Rockford, IL USA

A rare example of Victorian exotic architecture, this 1865 Swiss cottage, was built by early Rockford industrialist and Rockford mayor Robert Tinker.

Turn a Gourd into a Birdhouse
Turn a Gourd into a Birdhouse things to do on a rainy day in Naperville, IL
Recreation in Aurora, IL USA

Turn a Gourd into a Birdhouse Saturday, April 18, Aurora, 1PM, $30 Break out your inner artist to paint a birdhouse gourd and turn it into an inviting home for a bird. Call 630.355.4000 to register.

Ui Pollinatarium
Ui Pollinatarium
Recreation in Urbana, IL USA

The UI Pollinatarium is the first free-standing science center in the nation devoted to flowing plants and their pollinators. The University of Illinois Pollinatarium is the first free-standing science center in the nation devoted to flowering plants and their pollinators. Its location in the midst of the Arboretum brings together flowers and pollinators physically and conceptually.


Victory Martial Arts Arlington Heights
Victory Martial Arts Arlington Heights
Sport in Arlington Heights, IL USA

Martial Arts Arlington Heights Victory Martial Arts have recently opened their new martial arts gym at Arlington Heights and to commemorate this new feat, Victory Martial Arts have announced a free 14 days membership offer for the people of Arlington Heights.

Water People Theater Announces Bilingual Summer Camp
Water People Theater Announces Bilingual Summer Camp things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Theatre in Chicago, IL USA

Registration is Now Available for the Musical Theater Lab Water People Theater (WPT) announces its WPT STUDIO Kids’ All for the Planet: One Planet for All, a bilingual (English/Spanish) musical, summer creative lab for children ages 6 - 11 years old, July 10 - 21. Classes are held weekly Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

#SistersInLaw Live at Athenaeum Theatre
#SistersInLaw Live at Athenaeum Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 02, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

#SistersInLaw Live May 02, 2024 at Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

***FOUR DAY PASS*** 41st American Music Festival
***FOUR DAY PASS*** 41st American Music Festival things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
Jul 03, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Berwyn, IL USA

***FOUR DAY PASS*** 41st American Music Festival July 03, 2024 at FitzGerald's in Berwyn, IL 4:00PM


*Early Show Added!* LOS STRAITJACKETS Return to FITZGERALDS!
*Early Show Added!* LOS STRAITJACKETS Return to FITZGERALDS! things to do on a rainy day in Illinois
May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Berwyn, IL USA

*Early Show Added!* LOS STRAITJACKETS Return to FITZGERALDS! May 04, 2024 at FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB in Berwyn, IL 5:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Allie X at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Allie X at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 06, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Allie X June 06, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Caroline Rose with La Force at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Caroline Rose with La Force at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 16, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Caroline Rose with La Force April 16, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* French Police at Empty Bottle
*SOLD OUT* French Police at Empty Bottle things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* French Police May 14, 2024 at Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL 9:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Guided By Voices with Kiwi Jr. at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Guided By Voices with Kiwi Jr. at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Guided By Voices with Kiwi Jr. June 01, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Hermanos Gutiérrez at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Hermanos Gutiérrez at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Mothers Day, May 12, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Hermanos Gutiérrez May 12, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* LA LOM 'In the Round' with Gata at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* LA LOM 'In the Round' with Gata at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Easter Weekend, Mar 30, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* LA LOM 'In the Round' with Gata March 30, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Los Campesinos! with Short Fictions
*SOLD OUT* Los Campesinos! with Short Fictions things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 22, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Los Campesinos! with Short Fictions June 22, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

*SOLD OUT* Mannequin Pussy with Soul Glo at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Mannequin Pussy with Soul Glo at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 10, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Mannequin Pussy with Soul Glo April 10, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Matt Nathanson at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Matt Nathanson at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 09, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Matt Nathanson June 09, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

*SOLD OUT* Sasha Colby: Stripped Tour at Thalia Hall
*SOLD OUT* Sasha Colby: Stripped Tour at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Weekend, Apr 06, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

*SOLD OUT* Sasha Colby: Stripped Tour April 06, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

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Illinois

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Rosemont
Schaumburg
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Best Time to Visit Illinois


The best time to visit Illinois is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Illinois


Month Low Avg High
January 14.2 22.6 30.9
February 19.2 27.9 36.5
March 29.1 38.7 48.3
April 39.1 50.0 60.9
May 49.5 61.0 72.5
June 59.3 70.5 81.7
July 64.0 74.6 85.1
August 62.2 72.6 83.0
September 53.7 65.1 76.4
October 42.2 53.3 64.4
November 31.6 40.2 48.8
December 20.3 28.1 35.8

Destinations in and around Illinois to Visit



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