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Indoor Recess

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Did you know you could play hopscotch, shoot a basketball, or even walk the balance beam, here in the Kids Room? Stop by for some fun playground activities!

Free

Back to School Celebration

DuPage Airport 31W775 North Avenue, West Chicago

Join DuPage Airport and the City of West Chicago on Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2705 International Drive for a fun-filled day at the airport...

Free
Event Series Summer First Fridays

Summer First Fridays

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

What’s better than summer nights? Summer nights filled with creative play! This summer, we’re staying open LATE on the first friday of June, July and August. Join us at Wonder...

Included in general admission

Time with the Authors

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program by meeting local children book authors! Join us for a reading and performances by live book characters. Books and autographs will be...

Free
Event Series Central Park Story Time

Central Park Story Time

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Bring a blanket and positive vibes to Central Park for a drop-in story time with songs, dancing, and fun! Ages 1-8 with caregiver. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Flop Ball Fridays

Flop Ball Fridays

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

What is Flop Ball? Think hacky sack but flat! The Flop Ball is a flat, round, sand-filled hand sack that is manipulated using the back of your hand. Players (ages...

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays...

Free
Event Series Endless Summerfest

Endless Summerfest

Gordon Park Ogden & Tilden, La Grange

Admission Fee to the Fest grounds at Gordon Park: $5 after 5pm on Friday; $5 after 3pm on Saturday & Sunday. Seniors 60+ FREE before 5pm. Kids under 16 FREE....

Event Series Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Festa Italiana returns to Naperville this Summer season! It’s time to channel your inner Italian and celebrate the music, food, culture, and spirit of Italy. Come with an empty belly...

Floatchella

Splash Country Water Park 195 S Barnes Road, Aurora

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Splash Country Water Park. Bring your own float or use one of ours and enjoy the music provided by a DJ. Snacks, beverages...

$15
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

First Friday: Unity Expo Children’s Activities

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

This First Friday, join us for children's games, activities, and a meet and greet with a very famous mouse! Snacks will be available while supplies last. In partnership with the...

Event Series Sounds of Summer Concerts

Sounds of Summer Concerts

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Every summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake...

Free
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
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Free! Purchase your popcorn & drinks starting at 7:00p. Movies begin as soon as it’s dark (around 8:00p). Bring blankets & chairs, a picnic dinner, kick back and enjoy lake...

Free

Middle School Lockdown

Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream

Have fun after hours - race down the water slide and make the biggest splash off the diving board before cooling off with an ice-cold soda from the concession stand.

Event Series Late Night Swim

Late Night Swim

Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream

Is the summer afternoon sun too hot to handle? Join us after hours for an extended day of splashtastic fun.

Event Series Flick N’ Float

Flick N’ Float

Sunset Pool (Geneva) 710 Western Avenue, Geneva

Begins at 8:00PM. Twilight Admission Rates Apply. June 16 - Turning Red July 14 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever August 4 - Luca   For information on more events like...

Event Series Summer Blast Pool Parties

Summer Blast Pool Parties

Pavilion Aquatic Center 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Youth Committee will sponsor and supervise two FREE TEENS ONLY pool parties this summer at Rainbow Falls. Teens will have the entire park to themselves. Age entering...

Free
Event Series Poolside Movie

Poolside Movie

Butterfield Park District Rec Center 21 West 730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard

Let's go to the movies at the pool. Grab the kids and some snacks and join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor movie at the aquatic center. What better...

Included in general admission

Movie in the Park

Chestnut Park (Franklin Park) 10105 Chestnut Avenue, Franklin Park

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars in a beautiful park setting.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

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