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Happy Dog Barkery – Summer Luau Party

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Summer Luau Party from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.

Event Series Midsommarfest

Midsommarfest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food...

Free
Event Series Central Park Story Time

Central Park Story Time

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Bring a blanket and positive vibes to Central Park for a drop-in story time with songs, dancing, and fun! Ages 1-8 with caregiver. No registration required.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Join your friends at the Library for some free-form building fun! We'll provide the LEGOs, you'll show off your skills.

Free

Picnic in the Park

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights

The Arlington Heights Park District’s annual Picnic in the Park event is the official kick off to the summer season! This year, Picnic in the Park will be held on...

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
Event Series Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago

With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues’ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to...

Free

Block Party

Rolling Meadows High School 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows

Live music, food trucks, market vendors, and activities are being planned for all ages.  6-7pm: Latin Groove 8-9:30pm: Ashland Craft

Free
Event Series West Fest

West Fest

Maine West High School 1755 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines

Kiddie Midway, Spectacular Rides, Family Favorites. Unlimited Ride Specials.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Event Series Sounds of Summer Concerts

Sounds of Summer Concerts

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Every summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Free! Purchase your popcorn & drinks starting at 7:00p. Movies begin as soon as it’s dark (around 8:00p). Bring blankets & chairs, a picnic dinner, kick back and enjoy lake...

Free
Event Series Movies and Food Trucks

Movies and Food Trucks

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Enjoy Movies, Food, & Fun on Friday Nights at Geneva Commons! They’re back! Movies & Food Trucks 2023 is here for the whole family to enjoy this summer. Food Trucks...

Free
Event Series Late Night Swim

Late Night Swim

Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream

Is the summer afternoon sun too hot to handle? Join us after hours for an extended day of splashtastic fun.

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