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Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the...

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Oak Park Farmers Market

Pilgrim Church Parking Lot 460 Lake Street, Oak Park

The Oak Park Farmers’ 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 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
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Wheaton French Market

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Veterans Memorial Service

Veterans Memorial Plaza (La Grange Park) Sherwood Road & E Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies.

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Giving Garden

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Help us plant our Giving Garden. Wear comfy clothes and be prepared to dig in the dirt. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30...

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Museum Campus Exploration Day

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Have you ever wondered what’s going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse? This is your chance to explore the buildings in...

Free
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Barrington Art Festival

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Downtown Barrington is the setting for the 14th annual Barrington Art Festival, which takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. This beloved art fest fills the...

Free

Sandy Family Craft

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Kick off summer creating some sandy art together!

Free
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St. Charles Fine Arts Show

Downtown St. Charles IL

The 25th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, rain or shine. Free admission and parking available.   For information on more events like...

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Elemental Experience

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Join us from May 26 - May 28 in Center Court and immerse yourself in the world of "Elemental"! An exciting multi-city mall tour that invites fans into the world...

Free
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Roving Naturalists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Roving Naturalist! On Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
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Nature Center Open House

Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace

Would you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Nature Center? Do you want to come in and visit some really cool critters? Come to our...

Free
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Woodland Family Hike

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Explore seasonal themes on guided, family-paced hikes through The Morton Arboretum’s diverse tree collections. Participants will hone their observation skills as they discover how trees support humans,...

$10 – $17

Opening Day Luau

Forest Park Aquatic Center 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park

Join us Saturday, May 27 at the Park District of Forest Park Aquatic Center from noon-3:00pm and kick off pool season with a Luau Pool Party featuring a live DJ,...

Included in general admission
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Red, White, and Bar-B-Que

Ty Warner Park Plaza Drive and Blackhawk Drive, Westmont

The Lion's Club Red, White & Bar-B-Q is a BBQ competition and festival with a carnival, live music, and food vendors.   For information on more events like this, check...

Memorial Day Ceremony

Bartlett Veterans Memorial Corner of W. Sterns Road and Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Bartlett VFW Post 11018 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, 5/27, 1 p.m. at the Bartlett Veterans Memorial at Stearns and South Bartlett Road.

Bike Rodeo

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Come test your bicycle skills on a course designed by the Illinois Secretary of State! Awards will be given to first, second, and third place winners in each age group...

Free
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Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring...

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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

Whooooo’s for Dinner

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

Did you know owls cannot digest the hair or bones of the animals they hunt? Join a naturalist for this fun opportunity to learn about owls as we dissect owl...

Free
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Shot in the Dark

Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn

Enjoy a round of mini golf at Holes & Knolls after hours! Using lit golf balls, putt-putt through our glowing obstacles and test your skills against friends. Children must be...

$10

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