Special Summer Fun Days
Sunset Pool (Geneva) 710 Western Avenue, GenevaWednesday, June 21 - National Selfie Day - Take a selfie and Tag @Genevaparkdistrict on Instagram or Facebook and get a free soft-served ice cream when you show it to...
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Events Calendar
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Lyman Woods Nature Program
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveJuly: Are there any creatures around today that are as big as dinosaurs? Let's find out! We will be learning how paleontologists dig up old dinosaur bones, and how we...
Free
Rubber Ducky Bubble Party
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesJoin us for bubbles and songs!
Free
Polish Story Time
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonThe Language Labs will provide a Polish language story time, including some basic Polish instruction, and a craft. Register.
Free
Get Moving: Stories in the Park
Various Locations ILBring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District...
Free
Summer at the Shell
Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West ChicagoCelebrate 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
BINGO
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., BataviaCome to the Library for indoor Bingo. We’ll provide Bingo cards and fun. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Free
Five Dollar Fridays
Hinsdale Community Pool 500 W Hinsdale Ave, HinsdalePool admission is only $5 all day for residents and non-residents on select Fridays this summer. Pool members simply use their pool pass.
$5
Back-to-School Event
Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Genevaoin us for our FREE Back-To-School event at #GenevaCommons on Friday, August 11th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM in front of the Bell Tower. We’ll be handing out awesome...
Free
Story Time in the Garden
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkDrop in and celebrate summer at this outdoor story time in the Library's Memorial Butterfly Garden. Ages 1-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
Free
Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City
Various Locations ILAdler staff and volunteers bring the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join...
Free
Smoke and Irons Music Fest
Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, BartlettFree Admission. Live Music. Food Trucks. Beer & Beer Tasting. Craft Show. Kids Activities. All proceeds go to Ignite the Courage, a non-profit, 501(c)3 charity organization created and run by...
Frida Destination
Downtown Aurora AuroraFree to the public! High-scale Frida sculptures, roaming Fridas, folklore dancers, mariachi band, Frida performances, artisan vendors, live music, and more.
Live Music Series at the Lawn
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak BrookWe’ve got your Fridays 6-8pm covered this season with summer fun on The Lawn! Enjoy a lively night out with your family and friends while you vibe to the tunes...
Back To School Party In The Park
Walker Park (Burr Ridge) 425 S. Wolf Road, Burr RidgeREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Summer is not over until we say it is! Let’s have one more memorable night together before school starts. This event will include games for the kids,...
Free
Wonder Works 20th Birthday
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkWhy let the kids have all the fun? We're planning a birthday bash for adults 21 and older to help us celebrate 20 years of creativity and learning through play...
donations accepted
Movies and Food Trucks
Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, GenevaEnjoy 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
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, ChicagoExperience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Free
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