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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Come visit Schaumburg's Farmers Market that runs every Friday through the end of October. The market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, meats, flowers, plants and gourmet cheeses sold...

Free

Picnic in the Park

Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs

Join us on Friday, June 9 for our Picnic in the Park Event at Spring Rock Park! 10am-1pm.

Free
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
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Festival Park 132 S Grove Avenue, Elgin

We are excited for the 2023 season! Stay tuned for more events and happenings in Downtown Elgin. Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food...

Free
Event Series Roselle Cruise Nights

Roselle Cruise Nights

American Legion Post (Roselle) 344 E Maple Avenue, Roselle

The 18th Annual! Roselle Cruise Nights 2023! Every Friday June 2nd till Sept. 8th   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Event Series Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days

Lockport Central Square 222 E. Ninth St, Lockport

Lockport Old Canal Days Carnival. Food. Rides. Games. Family Fun. Mega Pass Unlimited Rides all Four Days. $55.00 pre-sold prior to event date; $65 purchased at the event. Once Mega...

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
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL

Performances are spread throughout town. Check the music schedule below to see what artist will be performing at what venue. For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

Welcome Back to Nature

Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace

The Lake View Nature Center is hosting a festival of the warm weather seasons with a FREE family event. Bring the whole gang out to enjoy animal encounters, fishing, games,...

Free

Circle Car Show

Conti Parkway Circle 2 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, super cars, exotics, and car clubs welcome. Music and fun for the whole family.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

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 Summer in the Circle

Summer in the Circle

Village Circle (Elmwood Park) 4 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

June 9: Circle Car Show and Simply Elton: The Elton John Show June 22: American English: The Complete Beatles Experience July 13: Chicago Tribute Anthology: A Tribute to Chicago July...

Free
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.

Event Series Sounds of Summer

Sounds of Summer

Fred P. Hall Amphitheater 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

June 7: Palatine Concert Band June 9: Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute June 16: Lakes Area Swing Band June 23: Nashville Electric Company June 28: Palatine Concert Band July 7:...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

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

Friday Nights, Movies begin at Dusk. FREE! June 9 - Sing 2 July 21 - The Bad Guys August 18 - Sonic 2   For information on more events like...

Free

Outdoor Movie Night

Western Springs Baptist Church 4475 Wolf Road, Western Springs

OUTDOORS MOVIE NIGHT: Pixar's Toy Story.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles

The best family-friendly box office favorites from big screen entertainment are coming to St. Charles for FREE! All movies will be held at Pottawatomie Park’s Amphitheatre. June 9 - Encanto...

Free
Event Series Movies Under the Stars

Movies Under the Stars

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza for these FREE family-friendly movie showings, including a spooky double feature on Friday, October 13! June 9...

Free
Event Series Moonlit Movies in the Park

Moonlit Movies in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Some things are just more fun outside! Bring the family and watch a favorite flick on our new 40-foot inflatable screen. All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests...

Included in general admission
Event Series Movies Under the Moon

Movies Under the Moon

Woodridge Woodridge

Pack a picnic, chairs and blanket for a free movie in the park this summer! Concessions will be available for purchase including popcorn, candy, chips, water and beverages. NEW this...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Downtown Bloomingdale 104 S Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale

Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and do not forget the family, for a night out under the stars. Enjoy a family friendly movie at one of our community parks....

Free

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