Oak Park Farmers Market
Pilgrim Church Parking Lot 460 Lake Street, Oak ParkThe Oak Park Farmersโ Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 20 through Oct. 28, 2023. The Market is located in the Pilgrim...
Free
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Lisle French Market
Downtown Lisle ILThis community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
Free
Bike Rodeo
Warrenville City Hall 3s258 Manning Avenue, WarrenvilleGet ready to ride and have some fun with the City of Warrenville's Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) and Warrenville Park District at the Bike Rodeo! This free event...
Free
DuPage River Sweep: Lake Ellyn Cleanup
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen EllynJoin the Park District's tradition of facilitating the annual DuPage River Sweep. Efforts will focus on Lake Ellyn, whose waters enter the river system. Help remove trash from the shoreline...
Free
Blooming Fest
Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West ChicagoGet ready to welcome spring and let the good times bloom with the City of West Chicago's annual Blooming Fest event. Downtown West Chicago will come alive with the sights,...
Free
Plant Craft in the Garden
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon HillsJoin us for a drop-in family craft activity in the library's garden. Decorate your own flowerpot while The Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Plant Sale at...
Free
Family Paint A Pot
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontStop by during the Gardening Expo to paint a terracotta plant pot. Then grab a planting kit on your way out to make use of your new pot! This family...
Free
Playdates at the Park with OPALGA+
Rehm Park 515 Garfield St, Oak ParkInterested in meeting LGBTQ+ families in the area? Want to build a welcoming community for your little one(s) and your family? Join us for some fun at the park!
Free
Free Youth Fishing Derby
Jericho Lake 39W365 Jericho Road, AuroraCalling all skill levels to join us for a Free Fishing Derby! Whether youโre a seasoned pro or have never picked up a pole, enjoy a morning of fishing followed...
Free
Foster Parent Recruitment Picnic
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River ForestIn partnership with Chicagoland Foster Care Collective, prospective foster parents and their friends can learn about becoming a foster parent and enjoy food, raffles and activities.
Free
Engineering and Public Works Open House
Schaumburg Public Works Department 714 S Plum Grove Road, SchaumburgResidents and children are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at what skills, tools and equipment are required to maintain the village's infrastructure. The event will include touch-a-truck, equipment displays, informational...
Free
Family Day: Back Home: Polish Chicago
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoBack Home: Polish Chicago opens today! Through the lens of Chicagoโs Polish communities, the exhibition follows the journeys immigrants have taken to get to the city, explores the ways they...
Included in general admission
LTCC Spring Auto Show
Lyons Township HS North Campus 100 South Brainard Avenue, La GrangeThis is an All Vehicles Show Open To The General Public. EVERY PENNY WE RECEIVE will be going to support Lyons Township Car Care so we can continue these events...
Free
Argonne Open House
Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue, LemontArgonne National Laboratory, located just 25 miles west of Chicago, is one of the worldโs leading scientific research laboratories. And for one day only, itโs open to the public. At...
Free
Spring Planting on the Farm
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West ChicagoTour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get...
$5
Farm Festival
Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos ParkFarm Animals Hayrack Rides Kid's Games Live Music Kid's Crafts Vendors Food Concessions Farm Stand Horse Show Art Fair Cow Pie Bingo** **requires advance admission**
$12
The Village Dog: Author Reading
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynP.J. HarteNaus, author and retired Glen Ellyn elementary educator will read her book, The Village Dog, which is set in Glen Ellyn. Copies of The Village Dog will be available...
Free
Family Fun Tent
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonJoin us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for...
Free
Pigeon Party
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynDon't let the Pigeon drive the bus out of Berwyn before you visit him at the library! Decorate your very own cardboard box bus, hear Pigeon stories, then meet the...
Free
Spring Time Festival
Crystal Lake Plaza 6500 Northwest Highway, Crystal LakeWe cordially invite you to join us on May 20th, a perfect day to indulge in some fun-filled activities. This event is an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time...
Free
Open House
Northlake City Hall 55 E North Avenue, NorthlakeJoin the Northlake Police Department, Northlake Fire Department, and Northlake Public Works Department for a day of family fun including tour the police department, touch a truck, drone demonstrations, child...
Free
Kids to Parks Day
Fabbrini Park 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman EstatesIn honor of National Kids to Parks Day, a day of outdoor play aimed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands, we...
Free
Train Saturdays
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, WheatonThe HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that...
Free
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount ProspectCome view the coolest classic cars around at the west commuter parking lot (Northwest Hwy. and Main St.) on Saturdays from May 13 to September 30, 3 - 9 PM....
Free
Summer Music Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonLive music is the best part of summer โ enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...
Free
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