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Event Series Lilac Time

Lilac Time

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard

Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses....

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

DuPage River Sweep

Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca

Mark your calendar and join a wonderful community tradition. The DuPage County River Sweep is an annual cleanup event that encourages citizens to improve local waterways by removing debris and...

Free

Growin’ Green Garden Market

SCARCE 800 S Rohlwing Road, Addison

Do you LOVE gardening? Are you new to gardening? Kick off your gardening season at SCARCE. Visit our market for eco-friendly garden supplies and advice to help you grow green!...

Free

Free Comic Book Day and May the 4th Fanfest

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Calling all superheroes and Jedi masters! Let's celebrate the fandom and comic books! Crafts, free comics, and more! While supplies last. Do you love comic books, superheroes, and intergalactic warriors?...

Free

Spring Artisan Marketplace

Arts in Bartlett 215 S Main Street, Bartlett

3rd annual Spring Artisan Marketplace downtown Bartlett offers the finest from 65+ local artists, cottage food purveyors, crafters and specialty vendors during this first-of-the-season indoor/outdoor market. Free to attend and...

Free

Free Comic Book Day

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

Help us celebrate the visual magic of comics! Drop by the Library all day to pick up a free comic while supplies last.

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Stop in to pick up a free comic book. Children may stop by the Youth Services Desk for a free comic book today, while supplies last.

Free

May the Fourth – Star Wars Day

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Feel the Force Awaken! We will have Star Wars and comic book themed games and crafts.

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows

Come and pick up a free comic book at the Ask Me Desk! While supplies last. We thank Beyond Tomorrow Comics in Palatine for their continued support! Be sure to...

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Comic book shops around the world are giving away comic books free today ? no strings attached ? and we're joining the fun! Celebrate Free Comic Book Day and stop...

Free

Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day

Various Locations IL

Pow! Zap! Pew pew! We're celebrating this double holiday with free comic books and all day Star Wars movies! Visit any library location and take home your favorite comic while...

Free

Characters on Water Street

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville

The Force will be strong in Downtown Naperville on MAY THE 4TH from 9:30AM-11:30AM as costumed characters from a galaxy far, far away will take over Water Street for a...

Free

Stay and Play at The Library

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. For kids 0 to 5...

Free

Touch a Truck

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Touch-A-Truck is your child’s chance to see their favorite big trucks and things on wheels, interact with the drivers, and take pictures. There will also be a raffle and themed...

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Join us in the Arts and Culture Center and geek out with some free comics and a trivia contest. Participants for trivia have between the hours of 10a-2p to fill...

Free

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd , Wheaton

This event is perfect for the avid kite-flier or for someone looking to spend a day in the park! Go Fly a Kite is a great event for beginner kite...

Free

Touch-a-Truck

Towne Park 100 Jefferson Street, Algonquin

Algonquin Recreation is excited bring back our Touch-a-Truck Event at a New Location for 2024! This year the event will be at the Algonquin Public Works Facility for even more...

Big Trucks

Family Aquatic Center (Palatine) 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

Does your child like trucks? Here’s a perfect opportunity for your child to see trucks and other vehicles up close. Some of the vehicles may include a fire truck, police...

Free
Event Series Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst

Join us for the 27th annual Art in Wilder Park, an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year. This highly anticipated free two-day...

Free
Event Series Cicada Program

Cicada Program

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

Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June...

Included in general admission

Touch a Tractor at Crabtree

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Interact with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain Crabtree.

Free

KidFest

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

KidFest is a FREE, fun, family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. This is a FREE event located at Citizens Park. When you and your family arrive...

Free

May the Fourth Be With You

West Chicago Public Library 118 W Washington Street, West Chicago

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Star Wars themed activities, games, and a visit from a special Sith guest! For families. ¡Ven a celebrar el Día de Libos de...

Free
Event Series Mexico Fest

Mexico Fest

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Governments of Chihuahua, Nayarit, and Querétaro, Mexico Fest will feature music and dance performances from Mexican artists. Explore a...

Free

Polish Constitution Day Parade and Concert

Grant Park Jackson & Columbus , Chicago

Saturday, May 4th, 11:30 a.m. – Polish Constitution Day Parade Columbus Drive, from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street, Chicago, IL Saturday, May 4th, 2:00 p.m – Chicago Chopin Foundation Grand...

Free

Country in the Park

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove

Spend a spring day at Country in the Park — part of the annual Downers Grove Historical Society’s FoundersFest celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games...

Free

Spring Fest

Bock Neighborhood Center 1223 W. Sharon Lane, Schaumburg

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun, food trucks and fantastic activities that will make your heart bloom! Free admission for all ages; a $5/person activity bracelet will be...

Free

May the Fourth Festivities

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

Drop in for fun Star Wars activities, create a Star Wars craft, and play Star Wars games. Costumes encouraged! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free

Star Wars Day: May The 4th Be With You

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

In a galaxy far, far away or at The Elmwood Park Public Library come celebrate Star Wars Day! Youth Services will have crafts, snacks, trivia, and prizes! Don't forget to...

Free

Minds Matter: Mental Health Fair

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

In partnership with the Township of Schaumburg Mental Health Board, join us to learn about different mental health topics from local organizations. Crafts and activities will also be available for...

Free

Spring into Life at Camp Fire

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

Explore nature at this free family event. Enjoy archery, a scavenger hunt, roasting marshmallows and more. Stop by the library table to say hello, play games and grab a giveaway.

Free

Palatine Children’s Chorus – Spring Concert

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Palatine) 200 N Plum Grove Road, Palatine

The Chorus, a program of Palatine Park District, is dedicated to encouraging all children to discover the joy of music and the excitement of performing.

Star Wars Family Bingo

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Celebrate Star Wars in your own galaxy with a fun game of bingo with friends and family! Feel free to come dressed in your favorite Star Wars apparel while you...

Free

Jr. Road Rally

Warrenville Park District 3S260 Warren Avenue, Warrenville

On your mark, get set, GO! We are turning the Recreation Center Parking Lot into a racetrack. Children ages 3-8 are invited to bring their personal Power Wheel and compete...

free to attend, fee to participate
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert 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 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...

Free
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