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2025 Summer Festivals Filled with Great Music, Fair Food, and Family
Summer festivals check off all types of summertime fun with one outing: delicious food, live music, carnival rides, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more. These festivals throughout the…
Vivid Creatures: The Newest Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum
The newest features at Morton Arboretum are here and they are absolutely stunning! Vivid Creatures is compiled of five vibrant, beautiful sculptures ranging from 8 feet to 23 feet tall.…
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The Best Summer Guide for Local Family Fun
Summer in Chicago arrives with an explosion of colorful festivals, ways to splash away the heat, icy-cold treats, and endless options for kids on a break from school. It’s also…
Did You Know That Fermilab in Batavia Has Hands-On Exhibits for All Ages?
We have a world-renowned particle physics and accelerator laboratory located in the western suburbs of Chicago! Opening in 1969, Fermilab in Batavia spans over 6,800 acres, and is home to…
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Free Tulip Bulbs in Oak Brook with a Donation to People’s Resource Center
Every year, Oakbrook Center generously gives away all of the tulip bulbs that are planted around the mall. Not only can you receive free tulips, you can help People’s Resource…
Classic Car Shows are Revving Back Up for Summer 2025
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40+ Free Summer Activities, Events, and Places to Go for Budget-Savvy Fun
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Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park
Included in general admission
Week of Events
Lilac Time
The Lombard Park District’s Lilacia Park is an 7.12-acre horticultural showcase featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips! In 2019 with the hard work of the Lombard Historic Preservation Commission, Lilacia...
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Run for the Roses
Run for the Roses
Run for the Roses is a Tradition in La Grange Park for over 26 years! We are happy to run again this year on May 18 at 8am. For...
$35 – $45
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Winfield Education Foundation Tiger Run
Winfield Education Foundation Tiger Run
Support Winfield 34 PTO and Winfield Education Foundation with this family race and fun run.
$25
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Geneva French Market
Geneva French Market
One of the first to open every year, this local artisan market was featured on WGN.
Free
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Stories and More
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Social Emotional Story Time
Social Emotional Story Time
Explore social-emotional learning topics with the Wonder Works Children's Museum.
Included in general admission
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Storypalooza
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North Pond Bird Walk
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Free Parking Wednesday
Free Parking Wednesday
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more...
Free
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Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
Free
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Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
Featuring gourmet goods, local vendors, fresh produce, and baked goods. Clarendon Hills Public Library will host storytime at the market on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Free
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La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange Farmers Market
This market has options from local farms and flowers. Kids also like to visit the fountain down the street. In past years, the La Grange Public Library has hosted storytime at this weekday farmers market.
Free
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Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Visit Wholey Granoly for a special storytime with the Fountaindale Public Library.
Free
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Pop-in Play: Blocks
Pop-in Play: Blocks
Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!
Free
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Stay and Play
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Exploration Station
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Oak Park Farmers Market
Oak Park Farmers Market
Located across the street from Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, the farmers market is home to freshly made donuts and locally grown produce.
Free
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Downers Grove Farmers Market
Downers Grove Farmers Market
Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.
Free
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Palatine Farmers’ Market
Palatine Farmers’ Market
Locally grown produce and flowers, as well as made-to-eat food items. Also features children's activities and live music during summer months.
Free