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Kids Fair

Erickson Elementary School 277 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale

Kids Fairs are a great opportunity for families to gather information and to learn about resources available to them. A variety of local and state vendors will be on hand...

Free

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora

Launched by the World Waterpark Association in 2010, this FREE global drowning prevention event promotes the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. Since its inception, more than 354,000 children...

Free

Bluey Bash

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler family with wackadoo games and activities.

Free

World Language Storytime: Spanish

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Enjoy a bilingual storytime with songs, stories, and other activities.

Free
Event Series Summer at the Shell

Summer at the Shell

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Celebrate music, drama, family, and the arts.  June 23 — Scott Piner Magic July 7 — The Headspin Guy July 21 — Miss Make Believe August 4 — Leonardo Music...

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

Start Your Rockin’ Collections

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Start a rock collection with Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art! Decorate a container, learn about different rocks and even bring in your own rocks for identification by an expert geologist!...

Sit On Down… with Storyteller Kelly Campos

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Experience a blend of folk & fairytales from the African Diaspora and other lesser-known tales with librarian, musician, poet and storyteller Kelly Campos....

Free
Event Series Free Summer Concerts

Free Summer Concerts

La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange

Each month this summer, bring your chair, food, and beverage and enjoy the concert! Take some time to enjoy this year’s museum exhibit too! All donations & tips will go...

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 Poolside Movie

Poolside Movie

Butterfield Park District Rec Center 21 West 730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard

Let's go to the movies at the pool. Grab the kids and some snacks and join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor movie at the aquatic center. What better...

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