Mud Kitchen
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontCelebrate International Mud Day with some messy outdoor fun! We’ll make mud pies, paint with mud, and more. We will get dirty, so make sure to wear old clothes and...
Free
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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
Improv Playhouse: STEPS
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., BataviaJoin this all-inclusive improvised dance party! STEPS! is part improv show, part play, and part dance party extravaganza! Young audience members will join the fictional ABCD Dance Team as they...
Free
Kid’s Club
Randhurst Village 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount ProspectKid’s Club at Randhurst Village is back on select Thursdays this summer! Located outdoors in the courtyard across from Orangetheory Fitness, Kid’s Club will take place on Thursday, June 15...
Free
Insect Fest
Cummings Square 536 N. Harlem Ave, River ForestGo on a bug hunt, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, explore bugs through dance and music, and create your own insect!
Free
Taste of Park Ridge
Summit of Uptown 10 N Summit Avenue, Park RidgeThe Taste of Park Ridge Committee is thrilled to announce the dates for the 2023 Taste of Park Ridge! This sensational celebration of fabulous food, memorable music, and much, much...
Free
Storytime at the Farmers Market
Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon HillsCome visit us select Thursday mornings this summer at the Clarendon Hills Farmer’s Market! Grab a treat at the market, bring a blanket to sit on, and listen to some...
Free
Storytime at the Farmers Market
Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon HillsThe Clarendon Hills Public Library is hosting a Children’s Story Time Outdoors During the Farmers Market, the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 11:30am. JUNE 8, JULY 13, AUGUST 10,...
Kids Series in the Park
North Berwyn Community Center 1619 Wesley Avenue, BerwynGather your family and friends for a free afternoon of exciting entertainment at our 2023 Kids Series in the Park! June 8 - Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo July 13...
Free
Backyard Fun
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonBring the whole family for backyard games, races, and summer fun! Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.
Free
Sing Along Karaoke
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonDrop-in, no registration required. Sing and rock out to some of your favorite tunes!
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
Tie-Dye at the Park
Des Plaines Park District Administrative & Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des PlainesFor families with children of all ages. Join us outside of the Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street, for tie-dye fun! Bring 1 item to dye per person. Dress...
Free
Globetrotters: Uzbekistan
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington HeightsThere's a great big world out there - be a part of it! Get to know a new country every month by singing songs, playing games, and making crafts. This...
Free
Play in the Park
Various Locations ILJoin our Building Block Preschool Staff for outdoor games, crafts, group activities, and FUN! Don’t be surprised if you see some of our community’s special guests including Police Officer Ed...
Free
Family Bingo Night
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonGeared for children and their families. Let's play Bingo for the chance to win a prize!
Free
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...
Stories at Palatine Park District
Various Locations ILJuly 12 and 13: Gather at these different Palatine Park District locations for special, summer storytimes. All Ages. Registration through the Park District is required. Occurs at Oak Park. August...
Free
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
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
Music on the Hill
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover ParkFree family summer event! Bring a blanket and some chairs, and enjoy some outdoor music! Cool off with a treat from Kona Ice. For information on more events like...
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
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
Groovin’ in the Grove 2
Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo GroveLast July, the Buffalo Grove Jazz Band performed a special all-Jazz Band performance at Willow Stream Park, and it was a big hit with our audience. This year on July...
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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