Touch A Truck
Downtown Bartlett BartlettJoin Bartlett Police Department for the NNO Touch-a-Truck event on 7/15. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
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Unplug Illinois in Scoville Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak ParkUnplug Illinois is a campaign that encourages residents to unplug from their electronics and plug into play, exploration, and friendships! Come down to Scoville park with the family and and...
Free
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Nature Ridge Park (Bartlett) 1899 Westridge Boulevard, BartlettBring your kite and help us celebrate Unplug Illinois. Unplug Illinois is a public service campaign designed to encourage people to get out, unplug, play and engage one another through...
Free
Fitness Dayz
Various Locations ILTry some of the park district’s fitness programs with a great workout in one of our parks! Outdoor Zumba: Try a Zumba® class and dance yourself out to a great...
Free
Chalk Drawing Contest
Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange ParkCommunity Park District of La Grange Park, along with park districts across Illinois, will be celebrating Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 15. Celebrate with us at Unplug and Chalk...
Free
Unplug Illinois: Find It at the Farmstead
Riverview Farmstead Preserve Book Road and Hassert Boulevard, NapervilleYou might have seen the buildings at Riverview Farmstead, but how close have you really looked? Our naturalists challenge you to dive into the details and history of the settlement...
Free
Chalk It Up Lemont
Downtown Lemont LemontJoin us for fun chalk art, ice cream, and a DJ! Each participant will be given one pack of chalk and assigned a chalk-block work space. Participants are also welcome...
Free
Unplug North Berwyn
Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, BerwynWe encourage you to ditch your electronic devices and "UNPLUG" to enjoy everything that the North Berwyn Park District has to offer. Come celebrate Unplug IL day with us! Outdoor...
Free
Go Fly a Kite
Bolingbrook Park District 201 Recreation Drive, BolingbrookJoin in the fun as we partner with Chicago Kite/Kite Harbor to fill up the skies with kites of all shapes and sizes. Let's see how many we can fly...
Free
Family Field Day
Centennial Recreation Center (Addison) 1776 W. Centennial Place, AddisonJoin us for our Family Field Day. We will have games, water balloons, and snacks. The event will be at Centennial Recreation Center. In case of inclement weather, the event...
Free
Nature Detectives: Animal Homes Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonLook high and low for signs of animal homes during this fun scavenger hunt on our trails. Drop-in.
Free
Splash of Color
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineStop by to create your own Dive Into Reading -inspired art piece. Use your imagination to create underwater adventures with ocean animals or a relaxing beach scene. Want to show...
Free
Summer Craft and Vendor Fair
The Moose Lodge (Des Plaines) 601 N Main Street, Des PlainesFeaturing local artists and crafters. This event is free and open to the public. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.
Free
La Grange Craft Fair
Downtown La Grange La GrangeThe 49th annual Craft Fair returns to La Grange on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16. Named one of the top craft fairs in America, it will feature hand-made...
Little Miss Ann Family Concert
Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers GroveLittle Miss Ann plays upbeat, interactive fun songs that kids will sing, jump and dance along to! This program will be held outdoors at Fishel Park, weather permitting! The rain...
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
The Kid-Ups
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonThe Kid-Ups band performs an energetic live show of children's music blending in a little humor, storytelling, and audience participation. Bring the whole family! No registration required.
Free
Unplug Illinois Day
Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, RoselleDitch your electronic devices and join us for unplug Illinois day! We have a day full of fun activities. for the community to get outside and enjoy the parks. We...
Free
Unplug Illinois: Fit and Fun Fest
West Chicago Park District ARC Center 201 W National St, West ChicagoUnplug with the West Chicago Park District and enjoy a day of fitness and fun! Free activities, entertainment, and more!
Free
Super Saturday: Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingAges 4 and older with a caregiver. Shadow puppeteer Matt Sandbank brings poetry to life with hilarious shadow puppets in "A Wild Goose Chase" featuring interactive vignettes and verses showcasing...
Free
Totally Untidy Toddlers
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynRecommended for ages 6 month+ Get messy and get baby learning! Join us for fun, themed sensory activities designed for our youngest friends. Come dressed for mess!
Free
Unplug and Play Day
South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman EstatesOn July 15, ditch your electronic devices and “unplug” to enjoy outdoor fun with HEParks! Ninja course races, sensory activities by Village Health and Human Services Ben and the Tatar...
Free
Unplug Illinois
The Woodlands at White Oaks Park 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood DaleJoin Wood Dale Park District and plug into fun at White Oaks Park at 111 S. Wood Dale Road including crafts, games, and more. Wings and Talons will present a...
Free
Scrap Crafts Saturdays
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller ParkOpen to all ages. Limit 2 Craft Per Participants. While Supplies Last. No Registration Required. Join the library during the summer to help use up our leftover extra crafts from...
Free
Spy for a Day
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeDrop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a top-secret day filled with decoding messages, agility courses, and more! Come put your spy sleuthing skills to the test!
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
Frozen Swim Party
Bartlett Aquatic Center 620 W Stearns Road, BartlettCome join Elsa and Olaf during their visit to the Bartlett Aquatic Center! There will be plenty of games and activities for everyone to enjoy throughout the aquatic center. Make...
included in general admission
Classic Collectors Car Show
Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., BarringtonThe best of the best are rolling into downtown Barrington Cruise on in for the fun! Reach a VIP audience of Classic Car Collections and Barrington area families for a...
Free
Outdoor Block Party: Self-Love Series
Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South HollandEnjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more. Light of Loving Kindness will host yoga from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Experience West African dance styles with songs...
Free
Chalk the Walk – Unplug Illinois Day
Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, ElmhurstWe'll celebrate Unplug Illinois Day at the pools by chalking the sidewalk. Everyone is invited to help us fill the desk space at East End and Smalley Pool with chalk...
Included in general admission
LEGO Gone Wild
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, BolingbrookCure cabin fever by exploring the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests and more. Discover how winter can be a great time in nature and how animals...
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
Hare Today, Tortoise Tomorrow
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeJoin Tortoise as he makes new friends and takes on new challenges attending Animal High. Tortoise must find courage and determination when he competes against the confident and boastful Hare....
Free
Puzzlepalooza: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaHey jigsaw puzzle fans, does your team have what it takes to put together a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less?! Team registration required. Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts!...
Free
Lightning Bug Glow Party – FULL
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., BataviaLightning Bugs or fireflies? This fantastic evening will start with a pizza dinner followed by some games and activities before heading outside to the campfire to try and catch some...
$10 – $15
Open Air Cinema – FULL
Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, BloomingdaleJoin us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Stratford Crossing's Open Air Cinema! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us on Saturday, July 15th. Gates open...
Free
Dive-In Movie
Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, AuroraEnjoy the movie Frozen while splashing around and enjoying the Aquatic Center’s features. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. Children under 12 years of age must...
$15
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