Get Up ‘n Groove in the Park
Surrey Park 95 Surrey Drive, Glen EllynLet's dance and sing to various melodies in this music and movement program! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Free
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Storytime + Craft w/ Local Author Miranda Clark
Downtown BataviaJoin us for an exciting storytime + craft event with a local children's author, Miranda Clark! Enjoy listening to her story "You Are Kind" and interacting with the author. It's...
Free
The Magic of Sean Masterson
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeThe show combines sleight-of-hand, mind-blowing illusions and audience participation. Fun for all ages! Join us on the front lawn of Village Hall during the Farmers Market. In the event of...
Kohl Children’s Museum: Vibrations Exploration
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park RidgeExplore, design, and test musical instruments to discover how sound is created through vibration.
Free
Art Adventures
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North RiversideSign up and stop in anytime between 2:00- 4:00 pm to make a special summer project. For children ages 2 and up with an adult.
Free
Indian Family Dance Workshop
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonRegistration required; one registration per family Join Chitrahar for a fun and educational workshop: Bollywood, Bhangra, and More! Chitrahar Cultural Academy is a non-profit performing arts organization dedicated to promoting...
Take a New Look at an Old Book
Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, BellwoodJoin Ms. Sophia for throwback reading of old classic stories and a special craft.
Free
Fun with Zumba – Kids’ Edition
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldJoin this dance party filled with fitness fun. Move and groove to Latin American, hip-hop, and pop music.
Free
Super Hero Day
Heritage Park Family Aquatic Center 105 Community Boulevard, WheelingJoin us for this action packed day at the Family Aquatic Center! Meet some of your favorite super heros and get cool giveaways!
Included in general admission
Swedish Days Vintage Car Show
Downtown Geneva ILCar Show - S. Third St. (b/t South & Franklin) Vintage cars for all to enjoy. Interested in bringing your car? Line-up begins at 4 pm on Franklin (east of...
Free
Go Meadows
Various Locations ILThis is a FREE and easy way to stay active and connect with the community. Join us as we walk around the paths of Rolling Meadows. GO Meadows is open...
Free
World’s Largest Swim Lesson
Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman EstatesBe a part of an amazing global event as we work together with aquatics facilities and waterparks on six continents to learn important water competency and safety skills. Drowning is...
Beach Blanket BINGO
The Oasis Water Park 170 S Circle Avenue, BloomingdaleALL AGES – Spread out your favorite beach towel on the pool deck and get ready for some poolside BINGO! Prizes will be awarded to all BINGO winners!
Included in general admission
Family Night
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, DarienThemes change weekly. June 8: Giant Bubble Show June 15: Tie Dye June 22: Animal BINGO June 29: Mad Science July 6: Trolls World Tour Movie July 13: Outdoor Art...
Free
Live Music Series at the Lawn
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak BrookWe’ve got your Fridays 6-8pm covered this season with summer fun on The Lawn! Enjoy a lively night out with your family and friends while you vibe to the tunes...
Cruise Night
BMO Lot (Barrington) 210 W Station Street, BarringtonCruise Night is back each Thursday Night starting June 15 (except for National Night Out on August 3, more information to come!). Join host Bob the DJ for a perennial...
Family Entertainment Night
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood DaleJune 15: Mad Science - Up, Up and Away! - During this event, experiments demonstrating the principles of air and pressure will captivate the audience. A dry-cleaning bag that becomes...
Free
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Towne Square (Palatine) 150 W. Palatine Road, PalatineJune 22 - Simply Sound -(Katie Somers and Rod Guico) is a musical group based in the North Shore area of Chicago that performs the biggest pop hits of today as well as...
Free
Poetry in the Park: A Call for Poets
Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, BarringtonRegister for this free event HERE. Sponsored by the Barrington Cultural Commission. EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH POETRY! The theme for the Poetry in the Park Event is "Summer...Sunshine and Storms" Poems...
Free
Elmhurst Community Ride
Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., ElmhurstJoin members of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club for a fun summer ride on low traffic streets throughout Elmhurst. Riders are required to wear a helmet. Ages 14 and under must...
Free
Thursday Night Summer Concert Series
Roos Recreation Center 7329 W. Harrison St, Forest ParkYou can’t spell grooves with Roos, and we’re gonna be movin’ and groovin’ at the Roos Pavilion on select Thursday nights this summer at the PDoFP Summer Concert Series. These...
Free
Movie Screening
Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover ParkMay 25: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial - Steven Spielberg's masterpiece about a boy and his special bond with an alien from another planet. This edition includes all new bonus features, including...
Free
Promenade Concert Series
The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, BolingbrookThe Promenade concert series June 8 - August 31, 2023. Every Thursday night 7pm - 9 pm, located on The Row! For information on more events like this, check...
Free
Concerts in the Park
Countryside Park 61st & Kensington, CountrysideMark your calendar for Countryside’s Summer Concert Series! Acts start at 7pm, with the exception of the Fireworks show..…we will have an Opening Act that night! Where: Countryside Park, 630...
Free
Shakespeare in the Park
Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center 101 Schaumburg Court, SchaumburgJoin us this summer for Shakespeare in the Park! Goodly Creatures Theatre presents Love's Labour's Lost, a beloved comedy in which studious noblemen forbid themselves from romantic relationships in the...
Free
Summer Celebration Concerts
Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol StreamJune 15 - Spoken Four June 22 - Hello Weekend July 1 - Hillbilly Rockstarz July 13 - Second Hand Soul July 20 - 7th Heaven July 27 - Breakfast...
Free
Wheaton Municipal Band Concerts
Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, WheatonTreasured events for families throughout Chicago suburban communities The Wheaton Municipal Band is composed of some of the finest band musicians in the metropolitan Chicago area, playing a variety of...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Lions Park (Mount Prospect) 411 S. Maple Street, Mount ProspectGather friends and family for the best in Thursday evening entertainment! Our free concert series offers something for everyone and begins promptly at 7:30 PM. June 22 | 7th Heaven...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Central Park (Naperville) 104 E. Benton, NapervilleAll Performances are Free to the Public. Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Community Concert Center. June 1 - "A Salute to Our Armed Forces" June 8 - "Familiar Tunes" June 15...
Free
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