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Event Series Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Grab a blanket and join us outside for stories, music and bubbles! This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting.

Free

Pop-Ups in the Park

Victory Park (Arlington Heights) 1313 S. Harvard Avenue, Arlington Heights

Celebrate National Coloring Book Day by coloring in the park! All supplies will be provided by Park District staff.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in...

Free
Event Series Summer at the Shell

Summer at the Shell

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Celebrate music, drama, family, and the arts.  June 23 — Scott Piner Magic July 7 — The Headspin Guy July 21 — Miss Make Believe August 4 — Leonardo Music...

Free

Battle of the Books

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park

The Public Library Battle of the Books will be held at La Grange Library. Email childrens@lplibrary.org or teens@lplibrary.org with any questions you may have.

Free

World Cup Tape Flags

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

It's World Cup time! Use washi tape and watercolors to make a flag of your favorite team's country.

Free
Event Series Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, Elmhurst

Enjoy a super day at Smalley Pool during Wacky Wednesday, 1-4 pm! Fun and games for kids of all ages. Regular daily admission rates apply. June 14 - Superheroes June 28...

regular admission

Nature I Spy

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

I spy with my little eye….a nature scavenger hunt! Use our clues to find what’s “hiding” on our Library lawn. Bring the whole family. Register one name per family. BALibrary...

Free
Event Series Summer Sounds

Summer Sounds

Roosevelt Collection Shops 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago

Live music, local eats and fun for all ages, the Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt Rd., is proud to announce an all-new Summer experience to be hosted select Wednesday...

Free
Event Series Scout Family Nights

Scout Family Nights

Hinsdale Community Pool 500 W Hinsdale Ave, Hinsdale

Calling all scouts! Celebrate all your hard work and enjoy three free nights at the pool this summer! On select dates, you and your family can enter Hinsdale Community Pool...

Free
Event Series Wednesday Nights Live

Wednesday Nights Live

Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, Elmhurst

Join your friends and neighbors under the Umbrella Sky installation for Wednesday Nights Live this summer in City Centre! Some of the region’s best tribute bands will be in the...

Free
Event Series Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Veterans Park (Lyons) 4200 Lawndale Avenue, Lyons

Music in the Park is back! Join us starting this Wednesday, July 12 - Wednesday, August 30 for our weekly Music in the Park. Each week a different band will...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, Barrington

Join us at Citizens Park (511 Lake Zurich Road) beginning July 5 for our FREE Concerts in the Park Series presented by BMO Harris Bank. July 12: Serendipity July 19:...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights

Bring your lawn chair, blanket and picnic snack and enjoy outdoor music. June 14 and July 5: Community Band July 19: Arlingtones August 2: Community Band   For information on...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Mayfair Park Mayfair & Wakefield Streets, Westchester

Food and drinks will be available onsite for purchase during the event; additional food vendors will be added. August 2: The 1985 August 9: Vintage Vinyl August 16: Suena Latin...

Free
Event Series Wednesdays at the Plaza

Wednesdays at the Plaza

Millennium Plaza (Aurora) 21 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora

Wednesdays at the Plaza will return to Millennium Plaza for five weeks from July 12 through Aug. 9. The free summer concert series starts at 7 p.m. and features popular...

Free
Event Series Live Music Concerts

Live Music Concerts

Roger C.Claar Performing Arts Center 375 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

It's summer! Grab a blanket, food and come out to enjoy various Chicago area bands!  May 31 - Funky Mojo Daddy (Blues) June 7 - The Red Roses (Indie Pop)...

Free
Event Series Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Bensenville Village Hall 12 S Center Street, Bensenville

Everyone’s favorite free, family summer concert series, Music in the Park begins in June and has something to offer for all musical tastes. Music in the Park will be held...

Free

Flick and Float

Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates

Flick and float Hawaiian Style! We are planning on showing Moana and having a Hawaiian theme. We will close pool at 630pm and reopen at 8pm for movie. Movie will...

Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Batavia Riverwalk 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

Summertime movies along the Batavia Riverwalk are back! Bring your child, blankets, pillows, and snacks and enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors! Movies will...

Free

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