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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free
Event Series Cream of Wheaton

Cream of Wheaton

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton

Entertainment | Carnival | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors Discounted carnival wristbands will be sold at the Community Center and DuPage County Historical Museum in mid-May....

Annual Fishing Derby

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine

Please come out and enjoy a morning of family fishing fun at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area!  Trophies for largest fish caught by weight, smallest fish by length, and most...

$6 – $8
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

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

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

LaGrange Pet Parade

Downtown La Grange La Grange

The La Grange Pet Parade began in 1947 by the La Grange Chamber of Commerce, whose president was Ed Breen of Breen’s Cleaners, intending to bring the community together around...

Free

IKES Fish for Fun

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin

You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event subject to weather. Ages 15 & under. In partnership with...

Free

Family Day at Lake Park

Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Come out and enjoy everything that beautiful Lake Park has to offer! β€’ Fun Family Activities β€’ Golf and Foot - Golf on the 18-hole course β€’ Paddle boats and...

Free

Prospect Heights Community Day

Prospect Heights Police Department 14 E Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

Fire and Police Station Tours, Public Works Equipment Display, Children's Activities and Clown, Raffle.

Event Series Cicada Adventures

Cicada Adventures

Various Locations IL

The 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike! Cicada Adventures will take place...

Free
Event Series Milking Demonstrations

Milking Demonstrations

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

See the farm’s heritage Shorthorn cows hand-milked the 1890s way. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration....

$5

Summer Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

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

Celebrate Summer Reading with live music and free tacos! Meet live birds, and much more. Β‘Celebre la lectura de verano con mΓΊsica en vivo y tacos gratis! Conozca aves vivas...

Free
Event Series Nature Play For All

Nature Play For All

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

Children of all abilities can play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden during this special Nature Play for All weekend event, organized...

Included in general admission

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Get ready for Summer Reading and join us at the library for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Food and beverages will be served along with fun games for the whole...

Free

Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest

Glen Ellyn Historic Center 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn

The 9th Annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest is Saturday, June 1, from 10-3 p.m. The location is Historic Stacy's Corners, 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. Great vintage vehicles...

Free
Event Series Cavalcade of Planes

Cavalcade of Planes

Bolingbrook Clow International Airport 130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook

At the Cavalcade of Planes you will enjoy all kinds of fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. You can experience...

$3 – $5

Summer Kickoff Party

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Sign up for Summer Reading and celebrate the season of sunshine at this all-ages outdoor event! Register for a reminder email or drop in. What's happening? Summer Reading sign-up Button...

Free

Summer Library Adventure Kick-off

Indian Trails Public Library - Indian Trails Branch 99 E. Palatine Road, Suite A, Prospect Heights

All ages. Kick-off the Summer Library Adventure with a craft project, games and snacks. Sign up and get your reading log at the Branch or on the Beanstack app. No...

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

Churchville Schoolhouse Open House

Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

Celebrate the end of the school year with family-friendly festivities at the historic Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse! Listen to the Conrad Fischer Singers and learn to dance a Virginia reel with...

Free

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Enjoy summer treats, crafts, activities, and sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge. All ages with an adult. No registration required.

Free

Summer Learning Kickoff Celebration

Lemont Township Community Center 16300 Alba Street, Lemont

We are kicking off our Summer Learning Challenge with a showcase of amazing creations by the Windy City LEGO Users Group at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba Street.

Free

Unity Day Festival of Cultures

Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates

Join the Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission for the 2024 Unity Day: Festival of Cultures on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Village Hall to celebrate the...

Event Series La Grange Carnival

La Grange Carnival

Downtown La Grange La Grange

Our lively community carnival has been a La Grange tradition for over three decades and features spectacular rides with LED light displays, family favorites like bumper cars and Ferris wheel,...

Free

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Enjoy complimentary fun including an ice cream truck, a remote control car racing challenge, an inflatable slide, music, and more! Held in main parking lot. In case of rain, will...

Free

Summer Reading Kick-off and Ice Cream Social

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy some strolling magical...

Free

Get Booked

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

Join us for a new spin on our summer reading program. Come & get booked here at the library! There will be snacks, activities and chances to win books and...

Free

Live Music on the Plaza with Katie Kostner

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Kick-off summer with live music by a local favorite, Katie Kostner. Weather permitting this event will be held on the Library's Plaza.

Free

Summer Challenge Kick-Off: The Big Balloon Show

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Kick off Summer Challenge with Smarty Pants! Join us for award-winning balloon twisting, innovative balloon fun, and a one-of-a-kind event! Kick-off this year's Summer Challenge with the Big Balloon Show...

Movie – Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks!

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

Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Chicago Dance Month kicks off with an opening celebration featuring a dynamic mix of performances from companies and artists that span genres and countries. Featured performances by: La Mecca Dance,...

Free

Turner Park Grand Opening

Turner Park (Roselle) 81 E. Devon Avenue, Roselle

Ribbon Cutting at 3:30pm. Live Music - Semple from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Bounce house, crafts, food and beer.

Free
Event Series Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park

Turner Park (Roselle) 81 E. Devon Avenue, Roselle

June 1 - Semple June 20 - Our So Called Band August 16 - Croozin' The Loop For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor...

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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