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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

Bubble Time

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Learn how to make your very own bubble wand. Try different materials and shapes, and test your creations as you go!

Free
Event Series Barrington Art Festival

Barrington Art Festival

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Welcome the return of summer at the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee/breakfast, then soak in unique art from...

Free
Event Series Prairie Arts Festival

Prairie Arts Festival

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg

The 35th Annual Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale will be held over Memorial Day Weekend outdoors on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher...

Free

Turtles of Will County

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, an interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed...

Free

Cicada-Palooza

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.

Free

Grand Opening of Arndt Park Pool

Arndt Park Aquatic and Recreation Facility 1990 White Street, Des Plaines

Join our leadership team for a day of celebration as we showcase the grand opening of Arndt Park Pool! β€’ 10:30a Ribbon cutting β€’ 11:00a Pool open to public β€’...

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

Insect Architects

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.

Free

Bike Rodeo

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

The Bike Rodeo is an annual event for children to test their skills on a course designed by the Illinois Secretary of State. The event includes raffles and giveaways, plus...

Free
Event Series Sensory Friendly Movie

Sensory Friendly Movie

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noise...

Free

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come 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
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and...

Free
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
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head...

Free

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