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Dog Days of Summer

Beck Lake East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines

Enjoy a doggy canoe paddle, nature walk, paw print painting and more! Dogs must be pet/person friendly and remain on leash. Dog Personal Flotation Devices not provided.

Free

Children’s Business Fair

NIU Naperville 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville

The Children's Business Fair gives enterprising young people an opportunity to bring their business ideas to life. The Children's Business Fair allows kidpreneurs to pitch their products and services to...

Science Saturday: The Liquid Nitrogen Show – FULL

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Excitement goes up as the temperature drops in this ultra-cold show! Witness instant phase changes and identify the differences in states of matter as they succumb to the frigid world...

Free

Art of Inflation Balloon Show

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Watch in wonder as Magical Balloon Dude, Dale Obrochta, whips up whimsical, inflatable works of art right before your eyes. It's 'pop' culture at its finest! Tickets available at the...

Free

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Toon Time Travelers

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

It's a Mark Anderson Cartooning class! Come with me as we travel through time! Maybe we'll visit the pyramids! Maybe we'll walk with the dinosaurs! Maybe we'll go far into...

Free

Fun in the Sun for Little Stars

Triphahn Community Center 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates

Bring the entire family for crafts, snacks, games, balloon art, tie-dying, raffles, and more! Come check out our classrooms as tours will be available for those looking for a great...

Free
Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For 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

Car Show

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

See a wide selection of classics and classics-in-the-making. Talk to the owners of each vehicle and learn what it takes to find, restore, and maintain these amazing cars. Live music...

Free

Dream Scriber’s Debut

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Join us for the exciting debut of young writers who have completed the 12-week Dream Scriber’s program. The young authors will be selling their books, and light snacks and beverages...

Free

Trolley Storytime

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

Join the Kids' Library staff on the Elmhurst Trolley for a traveling round of stories, songs, and more. Trolley Storytime will begin at the Park and York trolley stop and...

Free
Event Series Family Movie

Family Movie

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Bring a blanket, snack and pillow to enjoy a movie on our large screen. June 16 and 17: Moana July 21 and 22: Finding Nemo August 3 and 5: Puss...

Free

Summer Concert at the Cabin

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Enjoy a performance by a local band of seasoned musicians on the grounds of our log cabin! Cheryl & The Down Home Boys will perform their interpretation of Americana -...

Free
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

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