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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Downers Grove Farmers Market
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers GroveOn Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the...
Free
Oak Park Farmers Market
Pilgrim Church Parking Lot 460 Lake Street, Oak ParkThe Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 18 through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church...
Free
Palatine Farmers’ Market
Palatine Train Station 137 W Wood Street, PalatineThe Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4. The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...
Free
Mutt Strutt 5K and 1-Mile
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, LombardThe Lombard Park District presents its 18th Annual 5K and 1-Mile in conjunction with Lilac Time. Participate with or without your dog in either of these exciting events! Registration includes...
$28
Batavia Farmers Market
Downtown BataviaThe Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market...
Free
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Downtown Arlington Heights N Vail Ave and W Fremont St, Arlington HeightsWe are excited for our upcoming season! Our 2024 season is May 11- October 12 from 8:00am- 12:00pm. Shop locally grown products, cheese, handmade pastries, and much more! For...
Free
Lisle French Market
Downtown Lisle ILThis 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
Wheaton French Market
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonFresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Western Springs Touch-a-Truck
Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western SpringsRoll up to the Tower Green and experience the thrill of sitting in big trucks! Children will be allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel and meet...
Free
Trees for Glen Ellyn
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen EllynJoin the Park District’s forestry team to learn about an exciting new volunteer opportunity. Participate in planting and caring for trees in our parks. Learn the correct way to plant...
Free
Public Works Open House
Mount Prospect Public Works 1700 W Central Road, Mount ProspectThis annual event features games, a facility tour, and displays that demonstrate how our water and sewer system, parkway trees, buildings, streets, can meet PW Paws, the Public Works Department...
Free
Public Works Open House
Bolingbrook Public Works 299 Canterbury Lane, BolingbrookJoin us on Saturday, May 18th for the Village of Bolingbrook's Public Works Open House! Fun for ALL ages, come out to get a behind the scenes look at our...
Free
Fishing Derby
Swan Pond Barrypoint Road and Fairbank Road, RiversideThere are two age groups for the derby: 5 - 8 & 9 -12 All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All age groups...
Free
Community Bike Ride
North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington HeightsJoin the Village of Arlington Heights Commissioners for a bike ride in Arlington Heights. Celebrate spring with crafts, games, rides live music and entertainment. This dual event is free fun...
Free
Shoe Swap – Go Green La Grange
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeCome swap your old styles for new ones! Go Green La Grange will accept all seasonally appropriate footwear to share with the community. They will also accept unusable shoes to...
Free
Disability Pride Storytime
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookCelebrate Disability Pride with us in this special storytime, followed by a sensory playtime!
Free
Kindness Day
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookAll events are drop-in and do not require registration. Letters of Kindness May 5–18 Spread the word: we’re writing kind letters! Drop by to write letters to people in our...
Free
Bike Rodeo
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen EllynKids will learn about bicycle safety and rules of the road through fun drills and activities at multiple stations. Participants must bring their own bike and wear a fitted bike...
Free
Touch-A-Truck
Heritage Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 1S325 Ardmore Avenue, Oakbrook TerraceCome explore all the different kinds of trucks that are around your community at this free event! Kids are welcome to climb, honk and get up close. For information...
Free
Let’s Go Fly A Kite
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonBring a kite over to Barrington Road Pond to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Free
Plant Craft in the Garden
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon HillsJoin us for a drop-in family craft activity in the library's garden. Decorate your own flowerpot while The Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Plant Sale at...
Free
Parks and Public Services Day
Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo GroveJoin us as we combine Kids to Parks Day with the Village of Buffalo Grove's Public Works Open House! Bring the whole family to this free event to watch live...
Free
Kids to Parks Day Celebration
Fabbrini Park 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman EstatesCelebrate National Kids to Parks Day with a FREE day of outdoor fun at Fabbrini Park! This nationwide day encourages kids and families to explore their local parks and enjoy...
Free
Engineering and Public Works Open House
Schaumburg Public Works Department 714 S Plum Grove Road, SchaumburgResidents and children are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at what skills, tools and equipment are required to maintain the village's infrastructure. The event will include touch-a-truck, equipment displays, informational...
Free
Mari-Rae Sopper Gymnastics Show
Palatine Community Center 250 E. Wood Street, PalatineEnjoy this showcase in honor of Mari-Rae Sopper, a former Palatine Park District gymnast and coach who lost her life in the events of 9/11. The event features both Recreation...
$3
LTCC Spring Auto Show
Lyons Township HS North Campus 100 South Brainard Avenue, La GrangeType of Show: This is an All Vehicles Show Open To The General Public. EVERY PENNY WE RECEIVE will be going to support Lyons Township Car Care so we can...
Free
Huge Spring Neighborhood Yard Sale
Stevenson Park (Oak Park) 49 Lake Street, Oak ParkCome out and find your treasurers or make some cash. The Park District will advertise the sale through electronic signage, flyers, and day of signage.
Cantigny Spring Fest
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonCelebrate the season with Spring Fest at Cantigny! Enjoy the park with a visit to our beautiful gardens. Stop by McCormick House as we host our first-ever marketplace inside the...
$12
Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art and Craft Fair
Lincoln Square 4400 N. Lincoln Avenue, ChicagoThis event, hosted by Special Service Area 27, is free and takes place on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and School Street. Returning to Chicago on Saturday this northside event features...
Free
Greek Storytime with The Language Labs
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardDrop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the...
Free
Día de los Niños
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville¿Estás listo para divertirte? This all-ages program will feature a variety of fun activities for children centered around literacy, play, and celebration of the Latino culture and traditions. This program...
Free
Cicada Program
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkWonder 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
Flying 4 Kids Statewide Kite Fly
Soehrman Park Willow Springs Rd and 71st Street, LaGrangePRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by May 10th. Pleasant Dale Park District is coordinating with the Illinois Association of Park Districts in the annual Flying 4 Kids Statewide Kite Fly. This is a...
Free
Sidewalk Art Contest
Gregg House Museum 117 South Linden Avenue, WestmontExpress Your Self! Let’s color splash the sidewalk in front of the Gregg House Museum into a dazzling mosaic of design. We’ll provide the chalk; you bring your ideas and...
Free
Pollinator Day
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkVia the Village Website- The Village of Franklin Park will host its first annual Pollinator Day on Saturday, May 18, from 11 AM until 1:30 PM at the Gazebo on...
Free
City of Northlake Open House
Northlake City Hall 55 E North Avenue, NorthlakeCome join the city of Northlake Police Department, Public Works Department, & Northlake Fire Protection District for a Day of Family Fun! In the event of inclement weather, the backup...
Free
Swing Into Spring
North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington HeightsThe Village's Special Events Commission invites residents and neighbors to attend the Swing into Spring event, on Saturday, May 18th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at North School Park. Swing...
Free
Nature Block Party
Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, ChicagoJoin us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Free
Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
Downtown La Grange La GrangeClues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As...
$45
What’s Blooming on Harrison
Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak ParkWhat’s Blooming on Harrison will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Oak Park Arts District RAIN OR SHINE. This year’s street festival will include an artisan fair...
Free
Swing Into Summer
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoSummer is just around the corner, with a handful of popular outdoor sports perfect for families to enjoy together! From Pickleball to Wiffle Ball, Baseball, Softball, and Golf, there’s something...
Free
Spring Road Pet Parade
Wild Meadows Trace Park Intersection of York Street and South Street, ElmhurstPet Adoption Organizations Onsite. Monetary Donation Drive for Local Animal Shelters. Concessions Available. Awards for Pet Contests, Vendors, Food, Crafts.
Free
Health and Wellness Fair
Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, BloomingdaleThe Bloomingdale Park District is joining this year's Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fair: A Celebration of Mind & Body. THe fair will be a fun and engaging...
Free
Spring Clean Flea Market
Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen EllynShop the sale at our new Spring Clean Flea Market! Discover quality items from community members who are selling, bartering, or trading their gently used goods. Admission is free for...
Free
Teaching Garden Planting Day
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonWork side by side with Master Gardeners to learn basic gardening skills, and help us plant our garden! Gloves and tools provided. Registration suggested.
Free
Paws at the Library
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodWho doesn’t love dogs! Come meet and play with therapy dogs and pet the stress of final exams and the school year away. Drinks and treats are to be served....
Free
Spring Tea Party
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., BerwynRecommended for ages 3+. Registration is required. Don your best outfit and bring your grownup to enjoy a special afternoon tea party at your library! Mayores de 3 años. Es...
Free
Open LEGO Building
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., ElmhurstDrop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration.
Free
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount ProspectCome view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....
Free
Spring Ice Show
Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin ParkA community event for all ages! If you haven't seen one of our annual shows, you've been missing out! Each year, the Ice Arena presents a "near professional" production for...
$10
Summer Concert Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonLive 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
Downtown Lisle Car Shows
Downtown Lisle IL2024 Downtown Lisle Car Show Dates: May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 6:00 - 9:00 PM These fun and family-friendly events are the perfect way to...
Free
Movies in the Park
Various Locations ILBring your blanket, lawn chair, friends and family for these special outdoor movies! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Movies will begin after dusk. May 18 - Space Jam at...
varies
Spring Series: Of Joy
Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Street, ChicagoHubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) announced program selections for Spring Series: Of Joy, the final installment of Season 46, Abundance. The engagement will include four unique works, once again showcasing...
$15 – $110
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