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Event Series Meet up for Monarchs

Meet up for Monarchs

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

Do you want to play in the dirt? Meet us outside the library for some time in the gardens. We are improving our library gardens for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies.

Free

Back to School Bike Ride

The Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling

Wheeling Park District and Village of Wheeling are partnering to bring you the first community Back to School Bike Ride. Utilizing the beautiful forest preserve trails that run along the...

Free
Event Series Kindergarten Kickoff Party

Kindergarten Kickoff Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

This special celebration is for kids entering kindergarten this fall. Come party with us to recognize this big step forward! We will have fun activities, games, and crafts to get...

Free

ScribbleJim of ScribbleMonster

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Jam with ScribbleJim of ScribbleMonster and Wimee's Words as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club. Sing, dance, play and share ideas at this collaborative music play concert! On...

Free

Parent and Child Woodland Ramble

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Explore the secrets of the woods as we look for cool plants and creatures great and small!

Free

End of Summer Book Sale

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

The Schiller Park Public Library book sale is back! Check out the wide selection of gently used books and materials for sale and stock up!

Free

Family Expo

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

Kids activities, youth performances, mini therapy horses and dogs, music, food, refreshments, and giveaways.

Free

56 Artisan Fix

Lions Park (Mount Prospect) 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

In partnership with the Mt. Prospect Park District, we present a family-friendly day of food, live music, and shopping! The Artisan Market hosts a collection of juried artists displaying their...

Old Naperville Day Block Party

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville

Proclaimed by Naperville City Council and Mayor Steve Chirico, Old Naperville Day is an annual block party celebrating the friends, family, and neighbors who make up one of the best...

Back to School

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago

Celebration will include: Storytelling Music Arts & Crafts Face Painting Back to School Gif

$5
Event Series Crafting with CAE

Crafting with CAE

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton

Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.

Free

Back to School Supply Drive

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg

School District 54 welcomes your support with donations of school supplies to help students thrive this year. Please join us at Woodfield Mall to donate new school supplies to District...

Free

Mid-Kids Graphic Novel Meet Up

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For grades 1–6. Drop by the library to talk about some of your favorite graphic novels and enjoy some snacks with friends. Our Youth & Teen Resource Services Librarian highlights...

Free

Pond Safari

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

Along the pond’s edge is vegetation, leaves and good old muck. It makes the perfect habitat for aquatic insects, tadpoles, crayfish and more! Join a naturalist to discover what lies...

Free

Studio 60056: Back-to-School Edition

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Decorate a folder and pencil to start the new school year with style! We'll provide an idea and supplies; then you create your own masterpiece!  No registration necessary. While supplies...

Free

End of Summer Bash

Festival Park 132 S Grove Avenue, Elgin

The City of Elgin continues its summer concert series at Festival Park in downtown Elgin with the End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 19th. Back by popular demand, the...

Free

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