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Fish-O-Rama

Northside Park (Wheaton) 1300 N West St, Wheaton

Bring your fishing poles to the annual Fish-O-Rama! Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate in...

Free

North Ave Car Show

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett

On Saturday, 6/17 (rain date 6/18) head over to Bartlett Park, 102 N. Eastern Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Ignite the Courage North Ave Car Show....

Free
Event Series Fitness Dayz

Fitness Dayz

Various Locations IL

Try some of the park districtโ€™s fitness programs with a great workout in one of our parks! Outdoor Zumba: Try a Zumbaยฎ class and dance yourself out to a great...

Free

Family Fishing Derby

Lake Carriage Way 7425 S. Wolf Rd, Burr Ridge

Start a fun family tradition and introduce your children to fishing. Join us during Illinoisโ€™ โ€œno license neededโ€ week to fish in our well-stocked lake. Prizes will be awarded for...

Free

Family Fitness Day

Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, Barrington

Basketball 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 โ€“ $15

Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby

Busse Lake Boating Center 17 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village

Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes.

Free

Take Me Fishing

Bernas Park (Westmont) 200 E 57th Street, Westmont

Parents your kids want to go fishing! Come out to our Take ME Fishing event at beautiful Bemas Park and enjoy the lifetime activity of fishing as a family. Fishing...

Free

Hoffman Estates Chamber Fishing Derby

South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates

Cash 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 Ridge

Do 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, Barrington

Welcome 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
Event Series In the Grove

In the Grove

Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago

Welcome 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, Aurora

Celebrate 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

Juneteenth Celebration

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibit displays highlighting Black history, arts and culture.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Splash of Color

Splash of Color

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Stop 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

Juneteenth at Fox Valley Mall

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

We 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, Streamwood

Join Ms. Lauren for snacks and dancing in your favorite formal-wear.

Free

Kids Fest

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Join us at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion for inflatables, crafts, airbrush tattoos, and live entertainment by Jeanie B and the Jelly Beans! This event is perfect for ages 3-10 years....

Free

Family Picnic at the Farm

Safehouse Farm Alpacas 25638 W Chatham Road, Barrington

It 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, Chicago

When the steel mills on Chicagoโ€™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...

Juneteenth Family Festival

110th Street and Longwood Drive 110th & Longwood, Chicago

The Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival aims to honor our ancestors, celebrate African and African-American cultural heritage, unite our diverse community, and connect Chicago residents with resources and services.  ...

Geek Fest and Taste of Carol Stream

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

The Village is excited to announce that the upcoming Geek Fest and Taste of Carol Stream event, which will take place on Saturday, June 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00...

NNU Celebrates Juneteenth

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth as a community! We will have great music and inspirational speakers. Bring your family and friends! This event is free to the public! For sponsorship,...

Woodridge Jubilee: Mario Sneak Peek

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Meet 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 Grove

In 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

Roger C.Claar Performing Arts Center 375 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

Annually, members of the community form a partnership to host a Juneteenth festival the benefit of Bolingbrook and surrounding communities. This event provides a positive and peaceful forum for to...

Juneteenth Jubilee

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago

21st anniversary celebration. Interactive fun activities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

$5

Juneteenth Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Join 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, Chicago

Designed by Chicago youth and curated and hosted by the MCAโ€™s Teen Creative Agency (TCA), 21Minus is the MCAโ€™s annual exposition of youth creativity and control. This yearโ€™s theme, What...

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 Family Movie

Family Movie

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Bring a blanket, snack and pillow to enjoy a movie on our large screen. June 16 and 17: Moana July 21 and 22: Finding Nemo August 3 and 5: Puss...

Free
Event Series Orland Park Summerfest

Orland Park Summerfest

Crescent Park 9705 West 143rd Streetย , Orland Park

The 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....

Event Series Taste of Des Plaines

Taste of Des Plaines

Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines

Taste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, inflatable games and activities, beer tents, local food vendors and...

Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Join the crowd every Saturday afternoon with TWO FREE performances starting June 10 through September 2 at the Wave Wall Performance Platform for Navy Pierโ€™s exhilarating outdoor live dance performance...

Free

Live on the Plaza: Music with Katie Kostner

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join 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
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

Juneteenth Celebration

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Farnsworth Avenue and Grand Boulevard, Aurora

There 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...

Prospect Heights Block Party

Lions Park (Prospect Heights) 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

4:00-4:30PM DANCE COMPETITION TEAM SHOWCASE 4:00-8:00PM KIDS ZONE INFLATABLES & GAGA PIT 4:00-11:00PM FOOD TRUCKS, BEER & WINE GARDEN 4:30-5:00PM PET PAGEANT 5:00-6:00PM STROLLING CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT 5:00-6:00PM FREE BINGO 6:30-7:00PM...

Free

Wave Wall Wax

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Chicagoโ€™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
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 โ€“ 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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