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Paddle Day

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

Paddlers of all skill levels can experience nature by exploring these waterways. Equipment provided. Timed paddles. Ages 5 & up. Group reservations required. Meet at South Boat Launch.

Free

StoryWalk Popsicle Painting

Prairie Path Park 565 S. Stewart Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Celebrate the debut of the summer StoryWalk® book, Paletero Man, by using popsicles to create one-of-a-kind artwork! For grades k-5. In case of inclement weather, this program will take place...

Free

Stillman Nature Center: Who’s Who of Owls

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Naturalist Mark Spreyer of Stillman Nature Center introduces you to North American owls and other raptors. Learn about their amazing hunting adaptations, while special feathered guests illustrate just who’s who....

Free

Chalk the Walk

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Register for a sidewalk square around the library to show off your artwork.

Free
Event Series Art in the Park

Art in the Park

Edwin and Elsie Meyn Busse Park 21 S Emerson Street, Mount Prospect

Hop over to Pocket Park ready to express yourself with a fun outdoor-inspired art activity. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will...

Free
Event Series Old Movie Night

Old Movie Night

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

June 30: Join us for a screening of Annie (1982). Then, on July 1st, join us to watch the Annie remake from 2014! July 28: Join us for a screening...

Free
Event Series Lyons Fest

Lyons Fest

Veterans Park (Lyons) 4200 Lawndale Avenue, Lyons

Mark your calendars for Lyons Fest 2023! The festival will take place from Friday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides...

Event Series Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Enjoy a movie night at the library! The movie will be shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Register to save your spot but walk-ins are welcome if there is space...

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 – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...

Free

Food Truck Picnic at the Lake

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Join us for a FOOD TRUCK PICNIC AT THE LAKE while enjoying a concert by Maggie Speaks! Enjoy great food from all sorts of food trucks- pierogi’s, grilled cheese, Chicago...

Event Series Glow Swim

Glow Swim

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora

Enjoy a fun glow night at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center and receive your free glow swag.

$15 – $17
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

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