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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 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

Chicago Congenital Heart Walk

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago

Join passionate walkers, teams, sponsors, and volunteers as we walk to support The Children's Heart Foundation's mission: to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding...

Free

Winfield Fire Department Touch-A-Truck

Winfield Fire Department Highlake & Winfield Roads, Winfield

  For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Family Fishing Derby

North Terrace Lagoon 300 N Westmore Avenue , Villa Park

Bring the family, a picnic basket and enjoy this fun event with a chance for everyone to “catch the big one.” A fishing license is not necessary, but don’t forget...

Free

Park Ridge Community Health Fair

Hodges Park (Park Ridge) 101 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge

This community health fair, hosted by the Park Ridge Community Health Commission, City of Park Ridge, and Park Ridge Park District, offers activities for the whole family! Health, Dental, Fitness,...

Free

Community Garage Sale

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

The Berwyn Park District will be hosting a Community Garage Sale at Proksa Park this Summer! This is the perfect opportunity to Spring Clean and have all those unwanted items...

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

Family Pride Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Love is love! Cultivate kindness, inclusion, and celebrate who you are at this family-friendly event. Dress up, dress down, or come decked out in rainbow colors to show your support....

Free

Student Craft Sale

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Calling crafters and makers! Participate in our Student Craft Sale for the chance to sell your handmade creations in our library marketplace.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

Kick off our Summer Reading Challenge with a bang! Games, prizes and more while supplies last!

Free

Chicago Red Stars Family Fan Fest

Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark Street, Chicago

The Chicago Red Stars are hosting a family fan fest at Gallagher Way, outside of Wrigley Field, ahead of the club’s match Saturday, June 8, against Bay FC. Fans, family,...

Free

Nanny Nikki and Friends

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing, and to bring life to classic children's songs as well as some original music. Join her and her friends Dapper Don...

Free

Vintage Car Show

Oak Park River Forest Museum 129 Lake Street, Oak Park

Come see dozens of beautiful and rare vintage automobiles on display on the streets around OPRF Museum when we present the third annual Vintage Car Show, co-sponsored by the Oak...

Free

Dinopalooza

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

The Dino Days of Summer return this June with Dinopalooza. Join us in celebrating the newest member of our flock, the Chicago Archaeopteryx, before it takes off for the rest...

Included in general admission

Art in the Park

Berwyn Gardens 2100 S. Grove-Wisconsin, Berwyn

Art in the Park is a celebration of art, food, music, nature, and community. This event is rich with creativitty as the park is filled with delicious aromas from a...

Free
Event Series Riverside Arts Weekend

Riverside Arts Weekend

Guthrie Park (Riverside) 28 Bloomingbank Road, Riverside

Make plans to come enjoy the experience this summer! We look forward to bringing back the juried art fair, along with having a children’s art project, food and drink vendors,...

Free
Event Series Burr Ridge Art Fair

Burr Ridge Art Fair

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge

The Burr Ridge Art Fair takes place at Village Center, a beautiful upscale lifestyle venue combining high-end living with stores and restaurants. Juried artists from around the country will be...

Free
Event Series Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Art Fair Lincoln Avenue and W Wisconsin Street, Chicago

The Old Town Art Fair has been voted America’s #1 Art Fair multiple times!* Stroll the charming, tree-lined streets of Chicago’s historic Old Town Triangle District. You’ll discover 200+ nationally...

Free
Event Series Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days

Lockport Central Square 222 E. Ninth St, Lockport

Lockport Old Canal Days Carnival. Food. Rides. Games. Family Fun. Mega Pass Unlimited Rides all Four Days. $55.00 pre-sold prior to event date; $65 purchased at the event. Once Mega...

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

An up-close, live, and extremely interactive experience learning about reptiles and amphibians from around the world.

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

Party at PARC

Prairie Activity and Recreation Center 24550 W Renwick Road, Plainfield

Join us at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center for the kick-off bash of the summer, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 8! The event features: Fun activities Touch-A-Truck Inflatables...

Free

Festival del Niño

National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th Street, Chicago

Join us on Saturday, June 8th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for Festival del Niño, a family-friendly field day celebrating our community’s children and healthy, happy lifestyles. This family-friendly...

Free

Piyesta Pinoy

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

Join Outreach at Piyesta Pinoy, a yearly celebration of Filipino culture. We’ll be there with fun giveaways, and you can even sign up for the Summer Adventure.

Free

DG Pridefest

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove

Get ready to celebrate PRIDE in style at EQDG's PrideFest 2024! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, from 12 to 3pm at Fishel Park. This event is in partnership...

Free

Meet Chicago Northwest – Family Day

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg

Come play at Meet Chicago Northwest Family Day! On Saturday June 8th from 12pm - 3pm in Grand Court at Woodfield Mall! A FREE children's event bringing together Chicagoland's BEST...

Free

Multicultural Festival

Warrenville City Hall 3s258 Manning Avenue, Warrenville

The Warrenville Park District is excited to bring our community together to share a variety of cultures through a variety of informational booths, performing arts, and food trucks. Entertainment Schedule:...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply...

Included in general admission

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 West Fest Carnival

West Fest Carnival

Maine West High School 1755 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines

West Fest 2024, June 6-9, Family Fun! Kiddie Midway, Spectacular Rides, Games, and Food. Unlimited ride wristband specials and individual ride tickets available. Learn more at mwathleticboosters.org or fantasyamusements.com.

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 Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live...

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

Cicada Social

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia

Celebrate a birthday 17 years in the making! Don't miss out on this extraordinary party with self-guided activities set up around the nature center to help us learn more about...

$12 – $15
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Various Locations IL

Bring 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
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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