Events
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Museum Of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Visit the farmers market for cheese, produce, and baked goods at the MCA Plaza. Admission to the MCA is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays evenings.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville, IL
Visit the museum for frosty fun with special pop-up activities.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Lions Park, Warrenville, IL
Head to the parks for summertime fun.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Riverside Public Library, Riverside, IL
Drop-in program for babies 0 to 24 months featuring stories, songs, rhymes, tummy time stations, and hands-on creative play.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Cerny Park, Warrenville, IL
Enjoy outdoor storytime with the Warrenville Public Library.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Gallagher Way, Chicago, IL
Join this interactive music program with singing, dancing, and bubbles, then stay for a family-friendly movie at 11 am.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Batavia Creamery, Batavia, IL
Bring board games or just come for the ice cream.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge, IL
Stop by this dino-themed storytime.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect, IL
Play along with storytime activities.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Obama Presidential Center, Chicago, IL
The Presidential Center Museum is free to Illinois residents on Tuesdays. Please note: it is encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as the museum is nearly sold out into the…
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Batavia Public Library, Batavia, IL
Enjoy a concert by family-friendly group, The BenAnna Band.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, IL
Enjoy outdoor storytime with music, games, and stories.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Kiwanis Park, La Grange, IL
Visit Kiwanis Park for an outdoor storytime.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Helen Plum Library, Lombard, IL
Dance and move to the music at this preschool programming.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, IL
Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Visit the zoo for extra fun.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL
Get creative with play-dough.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL
Listen to bilingual stories, songs, games and more.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale, IL
Get creative at the library.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Lords Park, Elgin, IL
Head to the zoo for extra programming featuring various STEM topics.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Mount Prospect Public Library South Branch, Mount Prospect, IL
Visit the library for bilingual programming.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM North School Park, Arlington Heights, IL
Enjoy these live music performances just for kids!
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Jul 28, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Mount Prospect Community Connections Center, Mount Prospect, IL
Sing, play, and enjoy stories at this program for children ages 1-5.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Enjoy a game of BINGO for prizes.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM McCullough Park, Aurora, IL
Visit McCullough Park on Tuesdays for preschool fun.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Barrington Area Library, Barrington, IL
Explore an inflatable planetarium with the help of Discovery Center Museum.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Visit with Cupcake the Turtle.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM La Grange Park Public Library District, La Grange Park, IL
Visit the library for a surprise movie.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Hanover Park Branch, Schaumburg Township District Library, Hanover Park, IL
Enjoy storytime with a special visitor.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Naper Settlement, Naperville, IL
Visit the third year of the farmers market at Naper Settlement, which is located in the heart of Downtown Naperville. Support local vendors and listen to live entertainment. Admission is…
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Jul 28, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bricks Wood Fired Pizza - Downtown Lombard, Lombard, IL
Fresh items with live music and entertainment can be found at the local farmers market in Downtown Lombard.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Village Green, Lemont, IL
Visit this annual market in the heart of Downtown Lemont.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside, IL
Join the library's Summer Reading Challenge for reading, snacks, and a bookmark craft. No registration required.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Carroll Center & Park, Oak Park, IL
Visit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Head to the library for classic cartoons.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Harmony Square, Tinley Park, IL
This year's car show has expanded to include even more cars.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
The Shedd Aquarium offers a variety of free admission nights in 2026. The Shedd Aquarium's Discounts and Free Days page is the best resource for finding additional information before you…
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zabrocki Plaza, Tinley Park, IL
Come to Oak Park Avenue to see classic cars on Tuesday nights.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Museum Of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Free admission is always granted to various professionals including members of the military and educators. MCA has a…
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Downtown Plainfield, IL, Plainfield, IL
Each week has a different theme at this classic car show.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Hillside Commons, Hillside, IL
Head to Hillside Commons for a summer concert and car show on select Tuesday nights throughout summer.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Celebrate all things K-pop at the library.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, Morton Grove, IL
Visit Harrer Park for music, food and drinks.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale, IL
Play a favorite, or try a new game at this drop-in event.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Prospect Park, Park Ridge, IL
Enjoy family-friendly outdoor concerts.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery, IL
Head to the library for bilingual fun.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Indian Trails Public Library District - Main Library, Wheeling, IL
Head to the library for a LEGO building session.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mount Saint Mary Park, St. Charles, IL
Visit Mt. St. Mary Park for original and cover songs performed acoustically.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Sit in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or enjoy the movie from the Great Lawn.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Jaycees WiFi Park, Naperville, IL
Enjoy an outdoor concert in the park, then watch the musicians float down the river through downtown Naperville.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Geneva Public Library District, Geneva, IL
Visit the library to get creative with chalk.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Itasca Water Park, Itasca, IL
Visit the waterpark for a showing of "How to Train Your Dragon".
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Millennium Carillon, Naperville, IL
Visit Rotary Hill for weekly concerts from the bell tower.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library, Naperville, IL
Visit the amphitheater on the Riverwalk for an outdoor storytime.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fishel Park, Downers Grove, IL
Country, rock, and oldies concerts at Fishel Park every week. Doors open and concessions sales begin at 6:00pm.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM North School Park, Arlington Heights, IL
Enjoy outdoor concerts on Wednesday evenings.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Old Town Park, Bloomingdale, IL
Food trucks and band performances will change each week.
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Jul 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Village Green, Elk Grove Village, IL
Outdoor concerts at either Village Green or Rotary Green. Also featuring a special performance and fireworks on July 4, 2026.
Free
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