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Kindness Day Take-It Make-It

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Pick up a kit with kindness-themed crafts and gifts from Kindness Day Bolingbrook partners at the Children’s Services Desk, while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Bike Rodeo

Warrenville City Hall 3s258 Manning Avenue, Warrenville

Get 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

Western Springs Touch-a-Truck

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

Roll up to the Tower Green and experience the thrill of sitting in big trucks! Children will be allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel and meet...

Free

DuPage River Sweep: Lake Ellyn Cleanup

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Join 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 Chicago

Get 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

Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

See model trains built with T-Trak, and learn how to get started with members of the Elmhurst T-Trak Club.

Free

Armed Forces Day

Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial 7660 S County Line Rd, Burr Ridge

Armed Forces Day takes place at the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial, in front of the Village Hall. This event is hosted in combination with the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial Committee.

Free

Plant Craft in the Garden

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Join 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, Westmont

Stop 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
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Themes vary each month.

$5

Free Youth Fishing Derby

Jericho Lake 39W365 Jericho Road, Aurora

Calling all skill levels to join us for a Free Fishing Derby! Whether you’re 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 Forest

In 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, Schaumburg

Residents 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., Chicago

Back Home: Polish Chicago opens today! Through the lens of Chicago’s 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 Grange

This 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

Huge Spring Neighborhood Yard Sale

Stevenson Park (Oak Park) 49 Lake Street, Oak Park

Come out and find your treasurers or make some cash. The Park District will advertise the sale through electronic signage, flyers, and day of signage.

Argonne Open House

Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont

Argonne National Laboratory, located just 25 miles west of Chicago, is one of the world’s leading scientific research laboratories. And for one day only, it’s open to the public. At...

Free

Farm Festival

Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park

Farm 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 Ellyn

P.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
Event Series Family Fun Tent

Family Fun Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Join 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., Berwyn

Don'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 Lake

We 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, Northlake

Join 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 Estates

In 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

What’s Blooming on Harrison

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Oak Park’s largest and favorite spring street festival includes an art fair, crafter booths, local business booths, food vendors, children's carnival rides, an art auction, craft beer garden, and entertainment...

Free
Event Series Train Saturdays

Train Saturdays

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton

The 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
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come 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
Event Series Summer Music Series

Summer Music Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...

Free

Evening Frog Walk

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook

Hop along as we search for toads, frogs and their tadpoles near the water. During this event, we’ll also make a craft and learn the difference between frogs, toads and...

Free

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