Rock ‘N’ Run the Runway
Chicago Executive Airport 1080 S. Milwaukee Road, WheelingFood trucks, balloon artists, face painters, live music. Run the Runway: Race begins at 8:00am. Rock the Runway: Gates open at 5:00pm.
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Gone Fishin’ Derby
Wildwood Nature Center 529 Forestview Avenue, Park RidgeCome to Wildwood Nature Center for the Gone Fishin' Derby at the Maine Park ponds. Registration fee includes one container of bait (wax worms or night crawlers) and all participants...
$10
Family Fishing Day
Johnson Park (Elk Grove Village) 974 David Lane, Elk Grove VillageGet out your tackle box and fishing poles and join us for a free morning of fishing rain or shine! All state fishing codes will be applicable. Food is available....
Free
Outdoor Flea Market and Kids Toy and Clothing Resale
Darien Sportsplex 451 Plainfield Road, DarienCome and join us for our outdoor Flea Market and Kid’s Toy and Clothing Resale at the Darien Sportsplex. Sellers will be assigned 2 parking spaces, 1 for your car...
Free
Engineer Your Future
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoFind your passion for creative problem-solving and unlock your inner engineer! Connect with professional engineers to explore real-world challenges and produce creative solutions. Kids and families can discover interesting jobs...
included in admission
Fun Finance Fair for Kids
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraFinancial literacy CAN be fun! Come learn about financial wellness with learning opportunities, games, raffles, and snacks! Presented in partnership with KCT Credit Union.
Free
Town Square Concerts and Events
Schaumburg Town Square 200 S Roselle Road, SchaumburgSunset Yoga Thursday, June 1 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga in Town Square led by our certified yoga instructor, Marti Lahood. Rain location: Central Library Brass From...
Free
State ID for Minors
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, AuroraThe Secretary of State will be issuing State IDs for children 17 and under at this event. Please see the attached document for necessary items that need to be in...
Summer Family Scrapbook Drop-In Craft
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect HeightsMake a scrapbook* together for all your summer fun! *while supplies last *one per family
Free
Family Fun Tent
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonJoin us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for...
Free
Animal Amalgams with Cartoonist Mark Anderson
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonIt's a Mark Anderson Cartooning Class! Honestly, I have no idea what this class is...because you need to tell me! I'll ask for two animals and show you how to...
Live on the Plaza: The Art of Inflation: A Balloon Show
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, BrookfieldEnjoy awe inspiring balloon art and a bit of silliness with Magical Balloon-dude Dale Obrachta. Weather permitting, this event will take place outside.
Free
Oneness Fest
Good Templar Park 528 East Side Drive, GenevaJoin AWAKE: Oneness Tribe for 2 days of programs, holistic health & spiritual vendors, hands-on services, activities, live music, camping, and ONENESS! FREE Kids Korner with activities to entertain children...
Robots at the Library
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleVisit with a real, “live” robot! High school students from Roaring Robotics, Team 2704 of Naperville, a First Robotics Competition team, will demonstrate one of the robots they built to...
Free
La Grange Snack and Stroll
Downtown La Grange La GrangeBoth art and food lovers are invited to explore the tastes of La Grange in a whole new way as they stroll a whimsical public art exhibit on Saturday, June...
Free
Mission Math Drop-In
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, DarienFor grades 1–6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on...
Free
Volcanoes
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak BrookGeologist Sara Kurth presents an interactive lecture on volcanoes. Learn how volcanoes work and compare different eruption styles. The lecture will focus on recent eruptions and explore how volcanoes can...
$5 – $10
Bollywood Dance
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraLearn fun, basic Bollywood dance moves with Ms. Bianca. Ages 6-11.
Free
Mr. Freeze of Fermilab Science Adventures
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesA fun way to introduce young people to science, Mr. Freeze, aka Jerry Zimmerman, will inspire and educate with hands-on experiments and interactive activities.
Free
Pet Parade
The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, BolingbrookShow off your furry friend at The Promenade Bolingbrook's pet parade, set for Saturday June 24 Friendly pets are welcome (but no livestock), and space is limited to the first...
Free
Rock ‘N’ Run the Runway
Chicago Executive Airport 1080 S. Milwaukee Road, WheelingFood trucks, balloon artists, face painters, live music. Run the Runway: Race begins at 8:00am. Rock the Runway: Gates open at 5:00pm.
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
Duck Race
Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol StreamThe Carol Stream Parks Foundation is holding our Annual Duck Race on Saturday, June 24 at 7 pm at Coral Cove Water Park. “Adopt” a duck for your chance to...
$5
Bat Hike
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, BolingbrookBats are more than just a Halloween decoration; they are also essential for a healthy ecosystem. Join a naturalist as we learn about these fascinating creatures of the night. Go...
Free
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