Fitness Dayz
Various Locations ILTry some of the park district’s fitness programs with a great workout in one of our parks! Outdoor Zumba: Try a Zumba® class and dance yourself out to a great...
Free
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Events Calendar
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Family Fitness Day
Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, BarringtonBasketball Games Family Yoga Family Workout Class Bounce House Fitness Coloring Sheets Pickleball Games Relay Races Push-Up Challenge Purchase tickets in advanced for reduced prices.
$9 – $15
Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center 17 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove VillageFree fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes.
Free
Hoffman Estates Chamber Fishing Derby
South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman EstatesCash Prizes Awarded for Tagged Fish Additional Prizes Awarded Every 15 Minutes Learn to Fish Clinic 8:00 - 9:00 AM No Fishing License Needed Worms will be available for purchase...
Summer Craft and Vendor Fair
Oakton Ice Arena 2800 Oakton Street, Park RidgeDo you sell fashion items, accessories, jewelry, skin care, cosmetics, home goods, art, or sweet treats? Sign up as a vendor for our Summer Craft & Vendor Fair at Oakton...
Free
Creator Fair
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonWelcome summer with a fun day of crafts and activities for all ages. Try your hand at heat press tote bags, tie dying, air dry clay, button flowers, and more,...
Free
Preschool Vision Pre-Screening
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., ElmhurstGet your kids a free vision pre-screening. Presented with Elmhurst Lions Club. Drop-in. No registration. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
In the Grove
Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, ChicagoWelcome to the Grove, where plants and creatures and children all grow together. Through songs, play, and stories, little ones and their grown-ups will discover the forest around them and...
Free
Juneteenth: Folktales, Music, & More
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraCelebrate Juneteenth with Mama Edie! We'll journey through the wisdom and humor of folktales and music and experience instruments and dolls from various countries throughout the African Diaspora. Folktales and...
Free
Splash of Color
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineStop by to create your own Dive Into Reading -inspired art piece. Use your imagination to create underwater adventures with ocean animals or a relaxing beach scene. Want to show...
Free
PrairieFest Quilt Show
Little White School Museum 72 Polk St, OswegoView contemporary and antique quilts, both hand and machine quilted, during the annual community PrairieFest event.
Juneteenth at Fox Valley Mall
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, AuroraWe are excited to bring a Juneteeth with a mix of healthy living vendors to the Fox Valley mall June 7th from 10am-7pm. The Juneteeth show will feature a variety...
Family Formal
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodJoin Ms. Lauren for snacks and dancing in your favorite formal-wear.
Free
Family Picnic at the Farm
Safehouse Farm Alpacas 25638 W Chatham Road, BarringtonIt has been a year of rebuilding and regrouping Safehouse Farm Alpacas. Let's kick off the summer taking time to relax and rejoice. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, and a...
$5
The Hills: Documentary Film Screening
Southeast Environmental Task Force 13300 S Baltimore Avenue, ChicagoWhen the steel mills on Chicago’s Southeast Side closed decades ago, they left behind toxic sites that look harmless to the naked eye. Deriving its name from a deserted 67-acre...
Woodridge Jubilee: Mario Sneak Peek
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeMeet us at the free Community area of the Jubilee for pinwheel giveaways and Mario-related photo ops and fun--a little Mario sneak peek as we get ready for a BIG...
Free
Willow Stream Pool Birthday Party
Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo GroveIn honor of Willow Stream Pool turning 50 years old, we will be diving into the past and celebrating like it is the Summer of 1973. Come enjoy some fun...
Included in general admission
Juneteenth Celebration
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, SchaumburgJoin us for a community celebration of Juneteenth. Enjoy an afternoon of music, speakers, crafts, family activities and more. This program is a partnership between the Library, Schaumburg Township, Delta...
Free
21Minus: What Was, What Is
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, ChicagoDesigned by Chicago youth and curated and hosted by the MCA’s Teen Creative Agency (TCA), 21Minus is the MCA’s annual exposition of youth creativity and control. This year’s theme, What...
Bollywood Dance
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraLearn fun, basic Bollywood dance moves with Ms. Bianca. Ages 6-11.
Free
Orland Park Summerfest
Crescent Park 9705 West 143rd Street , Orland ParkThe event will kick-off on Thursday, June 15 with a Sensory Carnival Session for individuals with special needs. The carnival is open to the general public beginning at 5:30 p.m....
Live on the Plaza: Music with Katie Kostner
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldJoin us for an afternoon concert with award-winning local singer Katie Kostner. She will be performing a variety of hit songs on our Plaza.
Free
Juneteenth Celebration
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Farnsworth Avenue and Grand Boulevard, AuroraThere will be Music, Live Entertainment, African American History Tribute, Poetry, Story Telling, Food & Craft Vendors, Chess Tournament, Dance Contest, Bingo, Games, Prizes, Cake Walk, Double Dutch, and a...
Wave Wall Wax
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoChicago’s top DJs mix it up this summer with the Wave Wall Wax series, playing your favorite house & dance music every Saturday starting May 27 through September 2 at...
Free
Summer Music Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonLive 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
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