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Free Parking Day: Constitution Day

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

In honor of Constitution Day, Cantigny will be offering free parking. Cantigny also offers free parking the first Wednesday of each month, starting in March.  

Free

Makin Tracks 5K

Concordia University Chicago 7400 Augusta St, River Forest

Proceeds benefit WSSRA. 

$30
Event Series Yoga on the Green

Yoga on the Green

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge

Join us every Saturday from June 4 to September 17, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., for FREE Yoga on The Green in partnership with LIFETIME Fitness. All participants will be...

Free

Birdwatching at Gateway Wetlands

Gateway Wetlands 680 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Visit the Gateway Wetlands to learn about the birds that call Bolingbrook Park District their home through observation and hands-on activities. Perfect for both new and experienced hobbyists. Bring your...

Free

Car Seat Safety Check

Downtown Oswego IL

AutoSmart is hosting a Free Child Safety Seat Check. Certified child passenger safety technicians will instruct parent and caregivers on proper use and installation of child restraints.

Free
Event Series Food Drive

Food Drive

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.

Park Pride

Army Trail Nature Center 270 N. Lombard Road, Addison

Park Pride Day is a day for patrons and residents to show their hometown pride and help us by participating in the beautification and sprucing up of Addison parks.

Free

Playdates in the Park

Berkeley Park Kouba Drive, Hillside

Please join the Village, Berkeley Library, and Berkeley Park District for the final event of the Playdates in the Park series which will take place on Saturday, September 17th, from...

Smithsonian Museum Day and Lapidary Demonstrations

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook

Museum Day brings together museums, zoos and cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to all Museum Day ticket holders. Museum Day represents a national commitment to...

Free

Smithsonian Museum Day

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook

Museum day brings together museums, zoos, and cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to all Museum Day ticket holders. Museum Day represents a national commitment to...

Free
Event Series Posh Kids Resale

Posh Kids Resale

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Why Shop At Posh Kids Resale? 1. FREE ADMISSION 2.Thousands of quality items to choose from 3.Come back on Sunday when most items will be 50% off   For information...

Event Series Yoga on the Lawn

Yoga on the Lawn

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

Life Time at Oakbrook Center will be hosting Saturday morning yoga sessions starting July 23rd - September 24 on The Lawn near Crate & Barrel. Classes are FREE and weather...

Free

Fall Nature Fest

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago

Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, ambassador animals, native plant give-a-ways, and more. In partnership with the Forest Preserves and others. More info: district12@cookcountyil.gov.   For information on more...

Free

SummerDance Celebration

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) caps off the 25th year of its popular Chicago SummerDance series with a daylong celebration of free performances and activities...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 15 - 25, 2022 for the Tenth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including...

Family Day at the Elmhurst Art Museum

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst

Families are invited to create artwork inspired by Hispanic culture led by exhibiting artist Sentrock and his studio. The artist, who uses a bird mask in his work, will help...

Included in admission

​Smithsonian Museum Day at Stacy’s Tavern Museum

Stacy's Tavern Museum 557 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn

During this annual event in partnership with Smithsonian Magazine, admission to the museum is free! Just download the free tickets from their website. You can print them out or show...

Free

Field Park Fit Family 5K

Field Park Elementary School 4335 Howard Avenue, Western Springs

Fire up your running shoes, the 2022 Field Park Fit Family 5K is open for registration! Event will take place Saturday, September 17th 2022 at 4pm. This fun, community event...

$15 – $25

Family Campout

Administrative Building (Forest Park) 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park

You don't have to drive far to camp out. The Park District is turning the ball fields into our very own campground! Families are invited to pitch their tents for...

$45

Family Campout

Knoch Knolls Park 336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Pack up the family for a fun Saturday night of camping close to home. Bring your own food for dinner and breakfast. We'll provide the campfire for Saturday night marshmallow...

$15 – $22

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