Just for Kids Fishing Derby
Blackwell Forest Preserve WarrenvilleBring the family to this friendly fishing competition just for kids 15 and younger with raffles and prizes for the biggest catches. Ages 15 and under with an adult. Free....
Free
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Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount ProspectGet the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. β 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes...
Free
Touch-A-Truck
Battistoni Beam Polivka Orthodontics 922 S. La Grange Road, La GrangeJoin Battistoni Beam and Polivka Orthodontics as we host this FREE event. We hope to see you there!!! Rain or shine. For information on more events like this, check...
Free
Oswego Country Market
Oswego Country Market 15 Main Street, OswegoShop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market. ...
Free
Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynFeaturing a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Free
Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva ILEuropean-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Free
Elmhurst French Market
Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, ElmhurstThe Elmhurst French Market will be located at the municipal lot at 180 W. Park at the corner of Park and Prospect. The duration of the market would be Sundays...
Free
Milking Demonstrations
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West ChicagoSee the farmβs 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
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandLearn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Free
Summer Sunday Series: Coffee + Music
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkThis summer on Sundays from 10 β 11, Wonder Works Childrenβs museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults...
Included in general admission
Riverside Arts Weekend
Guthrie Park (Riverside) 28 Bloomingbank Road, RiversideMake plans to come enjoy the experience this summer! We look forward to bringing back the juried art fair, along with having a childrenβs art project, food and drink vendors,...
Free
Burr Ridge Art Fair
Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr RidgeThe 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
Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Art Fair Lincoln Avenue and W Wisconsin Street, ChicagoThe Old Town Art Fair has been voted Americaβs #1 Art Fair multiple times!* Stroll the charming, tree-lined streets of Chicagoβs historic Old Town Triangle District. Youβll discover 200+ nationally...
Free
Wells Street Art Festival
Old Town North Avenue and Wells Street, ChicagoArt enthusiasts are guaranteed to find plenty of inspiration when the early summer showcase that is the Wells Street Art Festival celebrates its 49th year. Held on the eponymous strip...
Free
Old Canal Days
Lockport Central Square 222 E. Ninth St, LockportLockport 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...
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory β you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Community F.U.N. Commission’s Third Annual Kites and Kicks
Rotary Park (Villa Park) 650 E. Wildwood Avenue, Villa ParkJoin us at Rotary Park on Sunday, June 9th, 2024 for an all-ages community kickball game and kite flying event with kites to decorate for the first 30 fliers. There...
Free
Global Arts Festival
Jim Jenson Pavilion 620 W. Stearns Road, BartlettArts in Bartlett hosts its annual Global Arts Festival, featuring cultural entertainment, foods, activities and a craft show.
Pick-A-Park
Various Locations ILEnjoy a Sunday afternoon exploring Schaumburg by picking a park (or two or three) to visit! Each park will offer a different activity and giveaway for all ages. Families can...
Free
Aurora Pride Parade
Downtown Aurora AuroraMark your calendars for June 9th and come on down to downtown Aurora to celebrate love, equality, and diversity with us! The parade kicks off at Noon, so be sure...
Free
Art and Culture in the Park
Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove VillageJoin the Elk Grove Park District for our Art & Culture Festival! This event is sure to stimulate your senses and open the door for our communities' cultures to come...
Free
Boating in the Park
Lake Ellyn Boathouse 645 Lenox Rd, Glen EllynRent a kayak, canoe, or a pedal boat. Boating in the Park is open to all ages, however, all boating participants required to properly wear and fit into the provided...
$10
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival
Humboldt Park Division Street and California Avenue, ChicagoJoin us at Fiestas Patronales PuertorriqueΓ±as in Humboldt Park for a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture, featuring music, dance, carnival rides, and delicious food!
$10 β $20
Garden Party and Ice Cream Social
Gregg House Museum 117 South Linden Avenue, WestmontGet into the spirit of summer with flowers, fun, and tasty ice cream at the Gregg House Garden. Inspire your inner passion for gardening as you stroll through the historic...
Free
Fairy Tale Fiesta
North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North RiversideCalling all princes and princesses. If you had the chance to meet Elsa and Anna, Cinderella or Belle, which would you choose? On Sunday, you donβt have to choose β...
Free
Penny Plunge
Pool on Pacific 9715 Pacific Avenue, Franklin ParkJoin us as we scatter money and tokens at the bottom of the pool. Swimmers get to keep the change they find and turn in tokens for prizes. Limit one...
Included in general admission
West Fest Carnival
Maine West High School 1755 S Wolf Road, Des PlainesWest 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
Live on the Lake
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoEnjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicagoβs best bands, along with regional and...
Free
Whatβs On The Menu?
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Summer Concert Series
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonThis concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful...
included with parking
Summer in the Park
Various Locations ILSundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.
Free
Concerts in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak ParkJoin us for some free, family-friendly entertainment in Scoville Park! Sunday concerts run from 6:00-7:30P with set up beginning at 4:30P. The Park District of Oak Park provides an easily...
Free
Concerts In Your Park
Various Locations (Naperville) NapervilleConcerts in Your Park is a Sunday evening summer music series for families and neighbors; each concert is held at a different neighborhood park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets...
Free
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