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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 Movie Mania

Movie Mania

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in movie for families with children of all ages Catch a movie matinee and stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes. June 14: The Bad Guys...

Free

Move Your Body on the Green

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Let’s move and groove outside today!

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

Family Painting Night

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Sip juice boxes and create a work of art together in this fun paint-by-numbers family program. (One registration per family. To register, visit the Children's Services Desk or call 630.685.4181.)

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 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
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

Family Game Night Pajama Party

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Enjoy board games, snacks, and a Pokemon-themed scavenger hunt in your pajamas! All ages. Drop in.

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

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

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