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The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...
Let's build together! Stop by the Early Childhood Program Room to play with some of our special building blocks!
New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For...
On select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days...
Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of...
Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement...
Off site program located at Twenty- Sixth Street Woods- West (26th St., east of S. 25th Ave.) Listen to a nature- themed book read aloud to kids and families, followed...
Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event...
Enjoy a 20-minute storytime and browse in the bookmobile.
Jeanie B! performs her original music encouraging audience participation with singing and dancing while building literacy skills. Space is limited.
Join our outreach staff and the Bookmobile this summer for a variety of programs, stories, and games. Free drop-ins, no tickets necessary, all ages welcome. June 5 - Mess Fest...
Join us for the South Park Turtle’s birthday party celebration! Enjoy refreshments and fun prizes in honor of Murtle’s birthday. Aquatic events are open to all ages! Regular pool admission...
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free,...
UPDATED START TIME: 11:00am Bring your lunch. Inflatables, games, music, splash pad.
Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...
Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and...
For families with children of all ages! Join us at Central Park, 1555 E. Thacker St., to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge! Events Schedule: 1-3pm: Bubble Stations 1:30-3:30pm: Face...
The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue. ...
Learn to draw all sorts of amazing cartoon animals in action! Kangaroo rats jumping! Flic-Flac spiders cartwheeling! Mantis shrimp punching! Flying squirrels knitting! (Just kidding, they fly!) It’s pure zoological...
Local farmers market with a variety of stands. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
The 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...
Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or...
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about...
Bring your summer spirit, enjoy FREE treats, and create lasting memories at Wood Dale Park District’s Central Park. It’s a perfect blend of play and sunshine for a memorable day....
This drop-in playtime features a special, immersive theme to explore and pretend play. The Youth Department program room will transform into a unique, child-size world that's the perfect space to...
Prepare to dance the night away this summer as Pier Dance returns! Let loose and learn new moves with this exciting series of free dance lessons. Each week, you’ll dive...
This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on...
*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June...
Join us Every Wednesday (weather Permitting) 6-9 for a Free, Fun, Family Event. Bring your car or come check out the cool classic cars, enjoy a great meal with fellow...
Come join us for an unforgettable summer experience! Our series showcases talented artists and musicians from various genres, providing a perfect opportunity for you to relax, unwind and enjoy the...
Teen Record Label Showcase Thursday, May 30 • 6-7 p.m. A live music showcase from the talented teen musicians of the Library's Teen Record Label. Rain location: Central Library FeelGood...
Join us for fun and fitness! FREE & open to the public! Family Zumba class with Lucy.
The BG Singers Encore! presents “Kaleidoscope,” a collection of pop, oldies, musical theater and pieces from the Great American Songbook. Selections include Carly Simon and John Denver medleys, standards made...
Your family and friends will enjoy music from a variety of bands from the Chicagoland area. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and a picnic basket. Get ready to hear some...
Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important...
The complete summer includes Main Stage Concerts on Friday nights, Family Picnic Series on Tuesdays at noon, Battle of the Bands, Palatine Concert Band Shows, and Outdoor Movie Nights –...
Summer is around the corner, and we can't wait for FREE, live music! Check out the lineup for our Wednesday Night Summer Concerts, every Wednesday starting June 5th at 7:30pm...
Enjoy family friendly films in our beautiful parks under the stars. Bring your own chairs or blankets and sit back and enjoy the show. Movies begin at dusk. Come at...
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...
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