Lilac Time
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, LombardFriday, 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
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Parent Education Workshop
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkPlease join us for discussion, tips, and tricks on how to best support our incoming kindergarteners and their families. The museum’s play specialists will offer child care for those who...
Free
Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynFeaturing a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva ILEuropean-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Great Midwest Train Show
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, WheatonFor over 40 years the nation’s largest monthly model train show. See over 500 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts, and more for sale, as well as...
$7
Market on Canal
Downtown Lemont LemontWe’ve waited all winter to be reunited with the amazing vendors at Market on Canal. We are so proud of this sweet, outdoor vintage and handcrafted market that includes over...
$5
Bike Ride and Safety Day
The Depot/Safety Town 611 York Road, ElmhurstJoin the Elmhurst Walk & Rollers for Bike Safety Day and Rodeo on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elmhurst Depot on York Road...
Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair
Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, LombardWe are excited to be celebrating Lilac Times Arts & Craft Fair 2024! We are anticipating over 140 vendors, we will have food, entertainment, and a Family zone. Platinum and...
Free
Art in Wilder Park
Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, ElmhurstJoin 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
Kids Time at the Museum
The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, LisleINVESTIGATION: Fun with art! Kids can create their own artwork surrounded by art and artifacts from the museum collection.
Free
Touch A Truck Family Festival
Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Boulevard, GlenviewBe part of the BIGGEST fundraising event of the season! Join us for a day filled with hands-on excitement for the whole family. Children learn about trucks, cars and other...
$25 – $35
Mexico Fest
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoIn 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
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North RiversideJoin us for a fun, culturally rich Cinco De Mayo celebration surrounded by friends, neighbors and community. Featuring: Mariachi singer Luis Alfredo Folkloric Dancers from La Academia Mexican Dance Academy...
Free
Spring Festival
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River ForestEnjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
Free
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineUsing over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for the weekend!...
Free
Sand Ridge Service Days
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandJoin us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28:...
Free
Frog Frenzy
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonMay: Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. June: Hear who is croaking in the night.
Free
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Participation Celebration
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeWhether you’ve read one book or 1,000, join us as we celebrate with special stories, songs and a craft. If you finished our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program within the...
Free
Cinco de Mayo
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkHoly guacamole, it’s Cinco de Mayo! Let's celebrate this holiday with games, music, crafts and some guacamole! Learn more about Cinco de Mayo and its importance in Mexico and the...
Free
Take Note Spring Concert
Lisle High School 1800 Short Street, LisleAll you need is love. Join TAKE NOTE as its singers take you on an outstanding musical journey with songs about LOVE...and many more you know and love! Tickets will...
$10
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